In NASCAR, every lap has the potential to stir up a storm in the garage, and lately, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had his eye on one driver in particular: Carson Hocevar. The rookie’s debut season has been anything but quiet. With an intimidator-style approach, Hocevar has kept himself front and center week after week. From bold overtakes to door-to-door skirmishes, Hocevar has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the sport. But after his latest on-track run-in, even some of his biggest supporters are starting to wonder if he’s crossing the line.

This time, Hocevar’s target, or, depending on your view, his opponent, was Michael McDowell. The clash at Watkins Glen produced as many social media replays as it did puzzled looks from the garage. On Lap 52, while battling for position

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