The Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway this Saturday was a rollercoaster, and Carson Hocevar was right in the thick of it, battling for the lead with the big dogs. The young Spire Motorsports driver ran up front all night, leading 26 laps and looking like he might just steal his first Cup Series win. But a late caution and worn-out tires flipped the script, leaving him in seventh, his eighth top-10 of 2025, but a gut-punch for a guy who could taste victory. And his team radio comments have NASCAR fans worried.

Over the radio, Hocevar’s frustration boiled over, “Got ran up… That was clearly f***ed anyways.” His raw outburst, capped with “Just want to f***ing light myself on fire,” hit fans hard, showing the emotional toll of coming so close yet falling short. Bristol’s

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