“Ugh, I just have f—— idiots around me … tired of this s—.” Carson Hocevar’s radio transmission during the Iowa Corn 350 race showed his frustration. However, that was wildly ironic, given the storm he brewed yet again among his rivals. This time, he ruffled the feathers of the famously calm Zane Smith, whose car Hocevar clipped while racing side-by-side. Despite Hocevar’s nonchalant approach, a NASCAR insider noted that people may also grow tired of his ‘s—‘.

Undoubtedly, Carson Hocevar has ruled the headlines in the 2025 Cup Series season. From annoying Kyle Busch and other veterans in Atlanta to drawing the ire of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in Nashville, Hocevar’s actions have spiced up storylines. However, these actions may feel heavy on the garage – echoing another Cup driver’s past.

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