Spire Motorsports suspends NASCAR driver for season finale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 19:50 · Archive

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar has been suspended for the season finale after accusations of dangerous driving at Martinsville Speedway.

Spire Motorsports has suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, citing a need for professionalism at the Cup level. The suspension follows racing incidents at Martinsville Speedway the previous Sunday.

Hocevar was accused of intentionally brake-checking competitor Austin Cindric following a restart, causing multiple collisions that destroyed Cindric's car. Cindric finished 36th. Cindric radioed his team that Hocevar 'had a mental breakdown' during the incidents, though he declined media interviews. Earlier in the same race, Hocevar was also accused of intentionally spinning his car to bring out a caution flag and disrupt other drivers' pit strategies.

Hocevar denied the brake-checking was intentional, saying he 'got lost there for a second'. Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson said the decision reflected the team's values: 'To us, however, this isn't about money or points. We believe in respect. Our integrity matters.' Justin Haley will replace Hocevar in the finale.

How it is being reported

• Spire Motorsports suspends NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for finale following racing incidentsSpire Motorsports has suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, saying “racing at the Cup level is a privilege, and it comes with an expected level of professionalism.”.News4Jax · 3 Nov, 19:17
• Spire Motorsports suspends NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for finale following racing incidentsSpire Motorsports has suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, saying “racing at the Cup level is a privilege, and it comes with an expected level of professionalism.”.Clickorlando · 3 Nov, 19:17

In this story: Carson Hocevar · Austin Cindric · Christopher Bell · Justin Haley · Spire Motorsports · Martinsville Speedway · Homestead-Miami Speedway

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