Zane Smith intensifies rivalry with Carson Hocevar ahead of NASCAR race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar's ongoing rivalry took center stage ahead of the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on July 10. Smith reaffirmed his strong criticism of Hocevar in a recent podcast, voicing frustration not only about their on-track clashes but also Hocevar's behavior post-incident. Their tension escalated after a Lap 32 collision at Chicagoland Speedway, which prompted NASCAR to schedule a meeting with both drivers before the upcoming race. The outcome of this meeting could either cool tensions or set the stage for further conflict during the race.
- •Zane Smith will meet with NASCAR officials before the race on July 10.
- •Collision between Smith and Hocevar occurred on Lap 32 at Chicagoland Speedway.
- •Smith criticized Hocevar's driving and post-incident behavior on a podcast.
- •Hocevar responded to Smith's comments during a Twitch livestream.
- •Upcoming race expected to feature close-quarters drafting amidst their rivalry.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith Say NASCAR Meeting Changed Nothing
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Zane Smith Doubles-Down on One-Sided Feud with Carson Hocevar Ahead of Quaker State 400
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Rivalry Isn’t Cooling Down as Zane Smith Doubles Down on Carson Hocevar Criticism
"Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith met with NASCAR officials before Sunday's Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, but both drivers made it clear afterward that the meeting did little to change their ongoing rivalry.
"Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith will meet with NASCAR officials before Sunday's race at EchoPark Speedway, but Smith made it clear this week that he has no interest in putting their rivalry behind them.
"NASCAR brought four drivers to the hauler this week ahead of Sunday’s race at EchoPark Speedway in an attempt to […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:28 AMCarson Hocevar, Zane Smith Say NASCAR Meeting Changed Nothing
Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith met with NASCAR officials before Sunday's Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, but both drivers made it clear afterward that the meeting did little to change their ongoing rivalry.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:08 PMZane Smith Doubles-Down on One-Sided Feud with Carson Hocevar Ahead of Quaker State 400
NASCAR brought four drivers to the hauler this week ahead of Sunday’s race at EchoPark Speedway in an attempt to […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 1:24 AMNASCAR Rivalry Isn’t Cooling Down as Zane Smith Doubles Down on Carson Hocevar Criticism
Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith will meet with NASCAR officials before Sunday's race at EchoPark Speedway, but Smith made it clear this week that he has no interest in putting their rivalry behind them.
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