Spire Motorsports has benched driver Carson Hocevar, a move that reverberated through the NASCAR Cup Series garage. The decision was highlighted during Cup Media Day on September 2, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Hocevar fielded questions from media. The team's action is seen as a disciplinary signal to competitors across the series. Further details regarding the reason for the benching and its duration were not disclosed in the initial report.
Spire Motorsports Benches Carson Hocevar, Sends Message to NASCAR Garage
