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Why Was Carson Hocevar Fined $50,000? NASCAR Releases Video

Why Was Carson Hocevar Fined $50,000? NASCAR Releases Video

Summary

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar received a $50,000 fine for endangering safety personnel during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. After spinning out, he attempted to rejoin the race while safety workers were attending to his car. This is his second such fine, following an earlier penalty for inappropriate comments made during a live stream.

Key Facts

  • Carson Hocevar, a NASCAR driver for Spire Motorsports, was fined $50,000.
  • The fine was due to him revving his car's engine and spinning its tires near safety workers after a spin-out.
  • This incident occurred during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.
  • NASCAR released video footage to explain the reason for the fine.
  • Hocevar previously received another $50,000 fine for comments made during a live Twitch stream.
  • He is not participating in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
  • Chase Elliott is leading in the current NASCAR playoff standings.

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