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Zane Smith crashes into Carson Hocevar at NASCAR Cup race

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Zane Smith crashes into Carson Hocevar at NASCAR Cup race

Summary

During the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway, Zane Smith expressed frustration after a collision with Carson Hocevar in the closing laps. The incident occurred with 15 laps remaining when Hocevar's car slid up the track, impacting both Josh Berry and Smith. The race featured multiple lead changes and was marked by tense racing at the backend of the top ten. Officials have not confirmed any penalties or further investigation into the incident at this time.

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By the Numbers

•Smith was running eighth when the crash occurred.
•The collision involved cars number 77, 21, and 38.
•The NASCAR Cup race had multiple lead changes.
•The incident added drama in the final laps of the event.
•No penalties have been announced related to the crash.

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11:53 PMMotorsport.com — Zane Smith furious as he slams into Carson Hocevar after NASCAR Cup race

What they're saying

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With 15 laps to go following the final restart at Phoenix Raceway, there was a chaotic moment at the backend of the top ten. Zane Smith was running eighth in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race as he raced off into Turn 3 with Josh Berry on his back bumper. Suddenly, the black No. 77 of Carson Hocevar slid up the track, colliding with the side of Berry's No. 21 and the back of Smith's No. 38. All ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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