Summary
NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar received a $50,000 fine for revving his engine and spinning his tires while safety workers attended to his car during a race at Kansas Speedway. He previously received a similar fine for negative comments made about Mexico City during a livestream. Hocevar's team, Spire Motorsports, also issued fines and mandatory training as a response to his remarks.
Key Facts
- Carson Hocevar is a NASCAR Cup Series driver.
- He was fined $50,000 for actions during the Kansas Speedway race.
- The specific incident involved spinning tires while safety workers were present.
- Hocevar finished 29th in that race.
- Earlier, he received another $50,000 fine for calling Mexico City derogatory names on a livestream.
- His team decided to donate the fine for the livestream incident to three Mexican charities.
- Hocevar must also complete cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training.
- Spire Motorsports emphasizes respect as a core value.
