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Spire Motorsports warns of potential conflict between Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Spire Motorsports warns of potential conflict between Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar

Summary

Tensions between Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar have drawn concern from Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson regarding the potential impact on other competitors. The friction stems from an incident at Darlington Raceway during last Sunday’s Southern 500 where contact from Hocevar caused a crash involving Keselowski. Dickerson publicly suggested that Chris Buescher and his No. 17 team could be caught in the fallout of the dispute. Buescher, who does not actively monitor social media, reported receiving significant notification about the comments on Thursday. The situation remains a point of focus as the series continues its schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Brad Keselowski crashed after contact from Carson Hocevar at the Southern 500.
•Jeff Dickerson suggested Chris Buescher could be affected by the ongoing tension.
•Buescher was alerted to the comments on Thursday.
•The incident occurred at Darlington Raceway last Sunday.

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What they're saying

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Chris Buescher doesn’t spend a lot of time on social media but his phone started blowing up on Thursday when Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson suggested that his No. 17 team could get collected in the emerging tension between Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar. Keselowski crashed as a result of contact from Hocevar early in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway last Sunday. He was ...Keep reading
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