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“He Just Doesn’t Come Off as Genuine”- 23XI Insider Calls Out Carson Hocevar’s Authenticity After Latest Drama

Carson Hocevar does not care about making friends in NASCAR. After he brake-checked Austin Cindric last Sunday at Martinsville, it also became evident that the Spire driver is fine with making enemies as well, and that did not sit well…

By Rahul Ahluwalia · Essentially Sports

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Freddie Kraft criticized Carson Hocevar for lacking authenticity after controversial incidents during the Martinsville Speedway race.
Hocevar brake-checked Austin Cindric during the race, causing damage that forced Cindric to retire from competition.
Spire Motorsports suspended Hocevar for the Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway following the race controversy.

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23XI Racing spotter Freddie Kraft criticized Carson Hocevar's authenticity on the "Door Bumper Clear" podcast following controversial incidents at Martinsville Speedway. Hocevar brake-checked Austin Cindric, ending Cindric's race, and faced accusations of intentionally spinning out while being lapped by William Byron. Kraft labeled Hocevar's post-race explanations as insincere.

Following the incidents and resulting negative publicity, Spire Motorsports suspended Hocevar from competing in the NASCAR Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Justin Haley will replace Hocevar in the No. 77 Chevrolet, impacting Hocevar's 13th-place position in the season driver standings.

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