Kyle Larson news
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The gist
Kyle Larson accused Carson Hocevar of spinning deliberately before the New Hampshire race to get on TV. The accusation highlights ongoing tensions over Hocevar's aggressive driving style.
Background
During the pace laps of the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Carson Hocevar spun out on a rain-slicked track. Kyle Larson, appearing on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, claimed the spin was intentional, saying it was '1000% just to get on TV.' This is part of a broader pattern of criticism Hocevar has faced for his aggressive driving.
How it unfolded
- Aug 23, 2026Carson Hocevar spun out during pace laps before the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- Aug 25, 2026Kyle Larson on the Door Bumper Clear podcast accused Hocevar of spinning deliberately for TV attention, saying '1000% just to get on TV.'
- Aug 28, 2026RFKRacingDigest reported Larson's accusation, calling Hocevar an 'idiot' in the headline.
Who’s saying what
- Kyle Larson
- Larson believes Hocevar's spin was intentional, saying 'I don't think you have to totally neuter him but I almost feel like he's at the point now where... it's going above what he really is.'
- Brett Griffin
- Spotter Brett Griffin said Hocevar is 'doing it for attention, click or views' and that 'he does a lot of dumb (expletive) all the time.'
Still unverified
Larson's claim that Hocevar spun intentionally is an opinion and has not been confirmed by Hocevar or NASCAR officials.