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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer returns to NASCAR on Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s paint scheme
Ricky Stenhouse's No. 47 Chevrolet will display the stars, stripes and Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. For the second time this season, Real American Beer will sponsor Stenhouse's ride. The Hulkster-owned brand and the Hyak Motorsports driver first joined forces in March at Las Vegas. Advertisement 'Brother, Michigan knows how to go full throttle — and so does Real American Beer,' said Hogan, a WWE Hall of Famer, co-founder of Real American Beer and resident of Clearwater, Florida. 'We're back on the track, back in the fight, and there's no better time to crack one open and let it rip.' Jimmy Hart, Hogan's former wrestling manager and the man nicknamed 'The Mouth of the South,' will be walking around the infield, passing out cold ones with a megaphone in hand all weekend. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, launched the beer in June of 2024. 'Motorsports fans have been some of our loudest supporters from day one,' CEO Terri Francis said. 'This partnership is part of our strategy to meet them where they are — on the road, in the stands and in the beer aisle.' LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Real American Beer Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by) Stenhouse is no stranger to drink-related sponsorships. SunnyD and NOS energy drink have been frequent flyers on his hood this season. Advertisement Like the first race he linked with Real American Beer, Stenhouse's machine will be dressed in red, white and blue — this time, with a flag motif — with the brand's logo on the side. At Nashville last Sunday, Stenhouse posted his first DNF of the year. He received a bump on the left-rear quarterpanel from Carson Hocevar before sliding backward into the wall on Lap 106. That ended his evening. He was none too pleased afterward, saying he planned to address the incident with Hocevar. The FireKeepers Casino 400 is scheduled to go green shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday. 'We didn't get the result we were after in Nashville, and that's frustrating, for sure,' Stenhouse said. 'But this team's got heart. We've put in the work this week, and we're heading to Michigan with a clean state and a fast Real American Beer Chevy.' This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR paint scheme: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. links with Real American Beer
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Escalates Nashville Clash to Hocevar's Team Owner
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. revealed on the Motor Stardom Show that he hasn't received a call from Carson Hocevar after the clash during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Sunday's race saw Carson crash into Stenhouse Jr. from behind. The Hyak Motorsports driver then lost control and crashed into the wall, leading him to finish last in the race. Hocevar, meanwhile, finished the race in second place. Stenhouse Jr. entered Nashville in 13th place in the standings. However, the incident has caused him to slip to 18th place, below the playoff line. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Sports reported Stenhouse Jr.'s comments after the race, who hinted at a payback in the future. He said: "A lap or two before, he [Hocevar] tried to dive in there from about 10 car lengths back and then that time, I just opened my entry a little bit and he over-charged the corner and drilled us in the rear bumper. "I'd say it's not out of the norm from him, but I definitely wasn't expecting that at that point of the race. It's just a bummer for us." He added: "Bummed our day ended like that. Definitely will have something to do about it at one point." Two days after the incident, Stenhouse Jr. confirmed on the Motor Stardom Show that he hadn't been approached by Hocevar. He said: "I've been in this sport a long time and if you make a mistake like that, you generally pick up the phone as quick as you can, especially if you feel bad about it. If you don't, you just roll on with it. No, I've not gotten a call from him. "I've talked to his owner. Jeff Dickerson and I are super tight. I haven't gotten a call from him, so to my point, he doesn't really care about it which is fine." No call yet from Carson Hocevar yet to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Watch full episode now -> — RJ Starcevic (@RJStarcevic) June 4, 2025 Dickerson reacted to the incident on the Door Bumper Clear podcast. Expressing his disappointment, he said: "Here's what I said. Man, you didn't need to do that. You just didn't need to do that. "It wasn't going to cost him anything to let Ricky back in line. I just wish he would have cut him a break. "I have a personal relationship with Ricky and so I don't want that to you know cloud it." With no communication from Hocevar, it remains to be seen if Stenhouse Jr. confronts him on or off track this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Stenhouse Jr. Hints Payback Is Coming for Hocevar After Nashville Clash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has hinted that he would respond to Carson Hocevar's move during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. The Hyak Motorsports driver lost control in P17 and crashed into the wall after Hocevar made contact with his car from behind. The onboard footage from Hocevar's car suggests that the incident could have been prevented. Unfortunately for Stenhouse Jr., the mishap cost him positions and crucial points as he finished last in the race. However, it seems as though the clash may not have ended at Nashville, considering Stenhouse Jr.'s statement that hints at an imminent action on his part. Speaking after the race to NASCAR On Prime, he said: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee."A lap or two before, he [Hocevar] tried to dive in there from about 10 car lengths back and then that time, I just opened my entry a little bit and he over-charged the corner and drilled us in the rear bumper. "I'd say it's not out of the norm from him, but I definitely wasn't expecting that at that point of the race. It's just a bummer for us." He added: "Bummed our day ended like that. Definitely will have something to do about it at one point." Hocevar's aggressive move drew Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s attention, who also expects Stenhouse Jr. to respond. He said: "Well, I hear a guy that doesn't know that he ran into the back of somebody and wrecked them. Hey, I'll call it like it is. I like Hocevar a lot. Kid's awesome. Ran second tonight. I like his attitude, I like his personality, and I like his style. "But yeah, I think he could have cut the 47 a break, and he chose not to do that. "That's his way that he wants to race. He's not very apologetic about it. A lot of people are going to love that. A lot of people are going to love how he races and how he does his job. "From what I saw tonight, I think he probably could have gave Ricky an opportunity there and continued to race. And he'll have to hear that side from Ricky, and it will be interesting to see how that plays out." The 39th-place finish for Stenhouse Jr. means he is now 18th in the standings, while Hocevar is placed one place above in 17th place. Considering Stenhouse Jr.'s comments, it remains to be seen how he would deal with Hocevar in the upcoming race weekends.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch return to scene of All-Star fight, one year later
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. held court at the back of the Hyak Motorsports hauler Friday afternoon, feet kicked up along a row of director's chairs. His placement in the garage was just about where we last saw him at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where he tussled with Kyle Busch at the end of last year's NASCAR All-Star Race. Mention of that proximity made Stenhouse smile and motion with his thumb to his right. 'The trailer's in the same spot,' he says, but it seems the altercation was a few doors down. Advertisement RELATED: All-Star Weekend schedule | Paint Scheme Preview The hot-button moment from last season was an All-Star Race powder keg, resulting in a $75,000 fine to Stenhouse for throwing and landing a punch that ignited a brawl among the rival crews. A year removed from that post-race fracas, the pair of one-time combatants arrived back at North Wilkesboro to open the All-Star festivities with cordiality restored and some added perspective. 'Oh yeah, we've talked,' Stenhouse told 'I mean, I've apologized to him for like, 'hey, sorry that kind of got out of hand.' And on the other hand, he's like, 'yeah, it's kind of deserving, right?' So he knew what he did on purpose, and so I would say we both probably could have done things different, but yeah, just part of it.' The heart of the issue stemmed from contact between the two drivers shortly after the green flag waved. Stenhouse's No. 47 Chevrolet took the brunt of the fender-banging, and he parked his car in the Richard Childress Racing No. 8 pit stall in disgust with just two completed laps in the books. Advertisement Stenhouse ominously hinted that he'd handle the situation in post-crash interviews, and because the 0.625-mile track has no infield tunnel for pedestrian or vehicle traffic, he had the remaining 198 laps to consider his next course of action. After Busch dismounted on pit road, Stenhouse was waiting to greet him and the conversation escalated from there. 'I wouldn't say regrets. I think I would still be fired up if I got crashed on Lap 1 again this weekend — on purpose, obviously,' Stenhouse said, looking back. 'So I mean, if you get crashed on accident, it's one thing. Crashed on purpose is a totally different thing, especially an exhibition race, not going for the win. So yeah, I mean, definitely no regrets. I think I gained a decent amount of fans out of it. It cost a little bit, but yeah, it's part of it. I think, hopefully this year, I don't plan on being out the first lap and plan on making the end of the race, so hopefully that all works out.' Busch, winner of the 2017 edition of the All-Star Race, said that the two have sorted out the differences they had back then. 'I haven't looked back on any of it, but him and I have just soft-spoken, just kind of how we were beforehand,' Busch said. 'If there's occasions where we're next to each other at driver intros, you know, it's no big deal. Just is what it is. Move on and put that behind us.' Advertisement One year later, the two drivers are in close quarters again — this time, with their positioning in the Cup Series Playoffs standings. After next weekend's Coca-Cola 600 (Sunday, May 25, 6 p.m. ET, Prime Video, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the circuit will be exactly halfway through the regular season, and the competition for postseason spots is already ratcheting up. MORE: Power Rankings | All-Star memorable moments Stenhouse is on the plus side of the bubble, 14 points up on the provisional elimination line. The single-car team has made the most of its consistency, with no DNFs and a sixth-place result two weeks ago at Texas being the most recent of their two top 10s. 'We're thrilled where we're at, because I know that we've got more potential in our race car,' Stenhouse said. 'We haven't nearly got the speed out of our car that I feel like we have in it somewhere, so we're continuing to look for that. We're continuing to try and figure out how we can qualify better. That'll make our race days go better, but we're executing, we're finishing races well, making sure we get to the end and capitalizing on that. So if we can get our car speed better, then I think that'll put us right where we need to be come season end, obviously, depending on winners and things like that, but to be where we're at right now in points, we're definitely thrilled.' Advertisement Busch is still mired in the longest winless streak of his career, which reached 69 races since his last triumph (Gateway, 2023). He's currently the first driver outside of the provisional 16-driver playoff field — minus-7 behind RFK Racing's Ryan Preece — and though he's cooled since an early-season stretch of three consecutive top-10 finishes (Atlanta, Circuit of The Americas, Phoenix), he's been encouraged by the attention to details so far. 'I mean, I would presume it's just a lot of little things, you know?' Busch said. 'So that's basically what you're dealing with in this day and age — just so many little details. If you can find 100 small, tiny details, then that's going to all add up. So guys at the shop have been doing a good job and working on all of that, whether it's car build or little things in the setups and whatnot. Then, that's where it's coming from.'
