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11 hours ago
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NASCAR Fans React To Carson Hocevar's 'Classy' Announcement
NASCAR Fans React To Carson Hocevar's 'Classy' Announcement originally appeared on The Spun. Carson Hocevar has been dominating the headlines the past few days in the NASCAR world. It all started with his comments about Mexico during a since-deleted stream on Twitch. Advertisement Prior to last Sunday's race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the talented driver for Spire Motorsports referred to Mexico as a "s--hole." Fans were obviously upset with his remarks. Even though Hocevar apologized for his comments about Mexico, he was still disciplined by Spire Motorsports on Tuesday. Hocevar received a $50,000 fine for his remarks on Twitch. That money will be donated to three organizations that serve communities in Mexico. He'll also be tasked with completing cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training. Instead of complaining about this punishment, Hocevar took accountability for his actions. Advertisement "Whoa everybody, the truth is the truth. I said something that not only was wrong, I said it without even laying my own two eyes on CDMX or turning one lap in an actual race at an amazing facility that welcomed me with open arms and I go and say that? Thank you for the support but I'm not sure we're on the same page," Hocevar wrote on X. "You guys want me to be me? It was me who said it and it was me who apologized after actually taking the time to explore the city and feel the passion of every fan in attendance. "I appreciate the opportunity to learn and I knew before this weekend what respect means to this organization and I didn't meet the standard so I got what I deserved. I hate learning these lessons in the public eye and bringing any negative attention to Spire or me. We've been fast just about every week and I'm sure I have plenty of mistakes left in me. I appreciate growing up in front of all of you and you guys get to see the good and the bad. I'm just me. I'm trying. It just doesn't always go the way I want and I bring a lot of this on myself. However, I love being in this garage, with this team surrounded by the best drivers and fans in the world. See you in Pocono." NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 NASCAR Day Giveathon Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2024 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by)NASCAR fans praised Hocevar for this statement. They found it to be very classy and mature. Advertisement "Everyone makes mistakes at times, life is about learning, owning up, and growing," one fan replied. "Go to Pocono and do your thing, your fans love you and appreciate you no matter what!" "Great job taking responsibility for your actions," a second fan said. "It takes a lot to do that. Hang in there kid." "Every driver should be as real as Carson is. The kid is making fans every day by being himself, owning his mistakes, and learning from them," another fan wrote. "You've truly gained a fan with how you've handled this. Very mature response from you," Advertisement Hocevar will try to win over fans this Sunday at Pocono Raceway. As of now, he's 21st in the Cup Series standings. Related: Bubba Wallace Shares Candid Thoughts on NASCAR's First Mexico City Race NASCAR Fans React To Carson Hocevar's 'Classy' Announcement first appeared on The Spun on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
NASCAR driver forced to apologize over insulting Mexico remark as he's hit with punishment
Following the NASCAR Cup Series' first race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City over the weekend, Spire Motorsports' Carson Hocevar was fined for insulting comments about the track and the country. Hocevar was on a live stream in the days prior to finishing 34th out of 37 drivers at the track that is best known for hosting the Mexico City Grand Prix in Formula One. When asked for his thoughts on the race, Hocevar went off on the organizers, the track itself, and the city - which he described as a 's**thole' before even taking a lap around the track. 'If the travel was better, if getting here was easier, if you felt safer getting to and from everywhere, if it wasn't such a s**thole, if the track limits were a little better enforced, if it was going to be a little bit better of a race, and it wasn't so easy to, or feel so locked down like you can't leave anywhere, it'd be a great experience,' the 22-year-old Michigan native said live on a Twitch stream. After his disparaging comments, Spire Motorsports slapped Hocevar with a $50,000 fine and placed him in mandatory cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training. 'These actions are consistent with Spire Motorsports' core value of RESPECT, which is something we proudly display on every race car, team uniform, trackside hauler, and digital channel,' a statement from the race team read. 'Respect is not a slogan. It is a daily expectation that we "walk the walk" in how we speak, compete, and serve the communities that welcome our sport. Carson Hocevar's recent comments made during the livestream fell short of that standard.' The team said that NASCAR was informed of their discipline of Hocevar and did not impose any further punishment. Hocevar fully apologized back on Sunday, saying in part, 'My opinion has changed. I am embarrassed by my comments.' Nearly two hours after Spire posted their statement - and received plenty of backlash - Hocevar publicly admitted fault again. 'Whoa everybody, the truth is the truth,' he began. 'I said something that not only was wrong, I said it without even laying my own two eyes on CDMX or turning one lap in an actual race at an amazing facility that welcomed me with open arms and I go and say that? 'Thank you for the support but I'm not sure we're on the same page. You guys want me to be me? It was me who said it and it was me who apologized after actually taking the time to explore the city and feel the passion of every fan in attendance.' The fine Hocevar will pay is being distributed to the Mexican Red Cross, the Mexican United Way, and Un Kilo de Ayuda - a nonprofit combating childhood malnutrition and supporting early-childhood development. Hocevar sits 20th in the NASCAR Drivers' Championship standings - with his best results being second-place finishes at Atlanta and Nashville. The series heads to Pocono in Pennsylvania this weekend.
