NASCAR has suspended driver Carson Hocevar for the season finale race following a controversy at Martinsville Speedway. The sanctioning body announced the penalty on November 3, 2026, though specific details of the Martinsville incident were not immediately disclosed.
Hocevar, who competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will miss the championship-deciding event as a result of the disciplinary action. The suspension comes at a critical point in the season with the title on the line.
NASCAR officials have not released the exact nature of the violation or the specific rules Hocevar is alleged to have broken during the Martinsville race weekend. The driver's team has not yet issued a public statement regarding the suspension or potential appeal options.
