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NASCAR selects Carson Hocevar as star of 'RISING' docuseries season 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

NASCAR selects Carson Hocevar as star of 'RISING' docuseries season 2

Summary

NASCAR has announced that Carson Hocevar will return as the central figure in the second season of its docuseries 'RISING', set to debut in August. Hocevar, along with Connor Zilisch and Brenden Queen, will feature in this season, highlighting the next generation of NASCAR talent. The decision to focus on Hocevar underscores his prominence in the sport, especially given his contentious and engaging presence throughout the 2026 season. The first season achieved over 11 million views, showcasing NASCAR's push to connect younger fans with emerging stars. The series will first stream on Xumo Play before becoming available on NASCAR’s YouTube channel.

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Status Watch

•Carson Hocevar returns for season 2 of 'RISING'
•New season features Hocevar, Zilisch, and Queen
•First season of 'RISING' generated over 11 million views
•The series debuts in August exclusively on Xumo Play
•Hocevar is recognized as a leading personality in NASCAR

Latest Updates

7:26 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Just Made Carson Hocevar the Face of Its New Docuseries

What they're saying

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Carson Hocevar will return for Season 2 of NASCAR's "RISING" docuseries, a sign of how important the young Spire Motorsports driver has become to the sport's future.
— Yahoo Sports

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