The boiling tension has finally entered the home turf. Since his 2024 rookie season, Carson Hocevar has primarily been known for ruffling the feathers of his Cup Series peers. From spinning out Harrison Burton in the 2024 Daytona race and landing a hefty fine to annoying multiple drivers simultaneously this year in Atlanta, Hocevar’s antics knew no bounds. But last weekend in Watkins Glen, his aggression finally reached his own team, Spire Motorsports.

The No. 77 Spire driver has been like a beacon of light for the team. Carson Hocevar’s jaw-dropping stats are no mystery. In 2024, he clinched 6 top tens and 1 top five en route to a Rookie of the Year award. In 2025, he is doing even better, but at the cost of friction with his teammate.

Fireworks go off inside Spire Motorsports

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