Spire Motorsports has benched driver Carson Hocevar, a move that reverberates across 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 benching signals a significant stance from the organization regarding on-track conduct or performance expectations. The development was reported by Jackson Fryburger for Lead Lap Racing on November 3, 2026.
Spire Motorsports Benches Carson Hocevar, Sends Message to NASCAR Garage



