Why NASCAR Fans Don't Like Carson Hocevar

[@CarsonHocevar]

Booo! I am not a fan! 😅

[@slowturtle11fan7]

Carson hoes with bars🗿

[@RadioFlyer117]

The real one?

[@asherwiggin6456]

@@RadioFlyer117 looks like it.

[@auburnltl7452]

It's the man himself! Congrats on your Texas win!

[@kadenlemon495]

This is the real deal?

[@nascarfan4888JJ]

*DISCLAIMER* This is in no way a hate video on the person Carson is. He seems like a very cheerful, nice, and intelligent guy. This video is a showcase of some of his incidents on the race track and explaining why many fans have turned against him over the last couple of years. This is in no way an attack on him as an individual. I tried to be fair in this video by objectively showing different perspectives in certain accidents and holding him accountable for others.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

I still don't think he's as cheerful as people claim he is though and can literally say that same thing for Noah Gragson. Pfft

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Snowflakes are everywhere. More Woke than asleep.

[@Pfefferkuchenman]

“Here’s all the bad things he’s done BUT DONT BASH THE GUY HES AN INNOCENT SWEET PUPPY THAT DESERVES LOVE AND SUPPORT” gtfoh 🙄😂😂😂

[@kailaniandi]

But you titled it that way, for the likes shares and comments. Some people get to race, and some just trying to get some yt status

[@siltstridersftw]

I was at the truck race at Martinsville that night and what I saw was on purpose. But I still think Hocevar is a great guy, just gets hotheaded a lot.

[@johnvandeventer8668]

I defended Carson for that Texas incident. As a Zane Smith fan, he, Nick, and Carson were all going for it and it’s the final lap

[@GodzillaLegendary-kf8vn]

As a Carson fan I defended him plus you could tell Nick got loose from getting too aggressive

[@dedo7326]

Now as a Carson hater, this year he has been better and as much as I would love to blame Carson it definitely wasn’t his fault.

[@dedo7326]

And honestly I would like Carson if when he drivers dirty he doesn’t wreck himself I like a good dirty driver not a sloppy one

[@Mydennyatemylogano]

I love Hocevar!!! at texas when the 2 leader wrecked themselves Hocevar was there to win!

[@NascarRacingFan5]

I would like him a lot more if he cleaned up his driving. He is talented no doubt, but he has a history of having "lapses in judgment" that result in other cars being wrecked. If you're gonna drive like that, you gotta win more and not just be a nuisance to others.

[@hhollyd66]

I love him! Can't wait to see him move up the ranks.

[@tmthylthm]

Why fans hate him? The dude has an overwhelming amount more fans than he does haters. He's like Chastain. Drives just like the people his fans hate. But their cult-like fans will stick to them no matter what.

[@christopherbouchard4121]

The multiple RRs and the multiple self spins are unacceptable in this sport. That's why I hate him. He does dumb shit almost every time he gets in the car. And what did he do to deserve that seat?

[@joshjackson797]

No. There’s a difference in an aggressive driver and one who drives with no respect or regard for their peers.

[@tmthylthm]

@@joshjackson797 both of them are the same way. When you go 10 straight weeks being involved in a major wreck and half of them are your fault, you're no longer just an "aggressive driver."

[@bighand1530]

While both Ross Chastain and Carson Hocevar have their flaws, I can certainly see and understand the appeal for both of them.

[@jvnfrrr]

carson is a great guy!

[@DaytonaPrototypes]

The Texas thing was on Nick Sanchez. He was sideways and in the grass an hour before Hocevar got to him.

[@Greatshamefamiry]

This aged REALLY well

[@JacobHeadMusic]

Yep. He’s caused two more incidents since this video was published.

[@Ember2remember]

I loved watching Carson at Berlin Raceway, back when i worked camera there. This is actually not something id ever thought of with Carson. Im still going to be a big fan of his as a homer, but yeah some of that seems inexcusable. On the upside ill be watching a bit more closely to the truck series because of this video!

[@vincentfegley6068]

his commentary on the chili bowl was good and fun. He seems like a good dude.

[@seanwilson9117]

I'm a pretty big Hocevar fan. Dude outperforms his equipment consistently and is a throwback to how people use to run up through the ranks before you could just buy a spot with KBM or JGR.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Not a throwback he proves the point other drivers have been making which is no respect.

[@SuperJ002]

He's awful

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

I just wish he was respectful. He's talented, but lacks respect. Hopefully soon he'll race hard with respect

[@seanwilson9117]

@@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT I think honestly he would mellow out a lot if he got a better ride and didn't have to be driving at 105% all the time just to be competitive. Having more car underneath him would allow him to pick his battles a lot more diligently.

[@breakyourlimits7290]

​@@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT lemme guess you're either a logano, keselowski, or Busch fan

[@jakebkilgore2086]

I'm pretty neutral on him, but I'm sure his racing will improve and clean up as he gets more experience climbing up the divisions. He's that fast

[@jeremyc9229]

I liked him last year, and before. I liked the nice guy with the hats and stuff. This year, when he drove in cup, I listened to his scanner, it reminded me of a young Kyle Busch. I am now a first time Busch fan, btw.

[@cito1101]

I still have a lot of respect for the kid, but yes, he needs to clean up his actions whenever he's out on the track. That way, he'll gain the respect of other drivers, and possibly fans as well that have turned against him

[@CrewGuyPJ]

he is doing the same s**t he did in late models.

[@mr.michigan9289]

Fair assessment, I'm a Hocevar fan, it's easier to pull the rein's back on a driver than try to speed them up, he's learning some lessons which will only make him even better, he's potential is high and some competitors fear that, I like that the negative is not rattling his cage much, he's strong!

[@kevinhuneycutt9691]

He’s the next big thing. I’m a fan. I had the opportunity to meet him and he was super cool.

[@cornholio47]

Carson has done fine. One of my personal favorite truck drivers and he’s a fellow Michigander. Much love to that #42 truck ♥️

[@auburnltl7452]

Honestly, I like Hocevar. He is seems like a nice guy and is quite the character. Though I do think he can be a bit immature at times, he is a young driver and does have some learning to do and don't get me wrong some of his actions have been inexcusable. Again, he's a young driver and young people in particular do stupid things. Still, I think I'm going still be a fan of his for a good bit and wish him nothing but the best moving forward.

[@Mighty9fan81]

I Wouldn't hate on carson hocever but I actually I like carson hocever he did win at texas motor speedway

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Not sure how much longer Carson Hocevar is gonna stay in NASCAR but he's proving the point many drivers have made that drivers don't have any respect. Ben Rhodes and Stewart Friesen are also proving that point too and they just can't see it. Pfft

[@dennyhamlinnascar6346]

imo he will always have a seat as long as the check clears.

[@brianburns7630]

Friesen..? You don't know what you're talking about.

[@HunterCarsten]

the martinsville one im unsure if it was bc of the tire or not

[@AxelSqueeze]

His aggressive driving is partly the reason he's excited and why I like him.

[@arendrollo]

Ugh, NASCAR fans tend to always so inconsistent. Carson is my favorite driver in the truck series, and I definitely see him as a promising prospect and getting up to cup sooner than later. He’s got talent, personality, and grit. Yes he’s made a few dumb, bone-headed, and head-scratching moves, but he’s a young guy in a truck below his talent and this happens. I think Carson will grow from these incidents, and that these bad moments will end up progressing him and his career for the best.

[@whitesoxyea]

Naw I became a fan last season, so glad he picked up that W this season. Homies of Hocevar!

[@SouperGoose62]

I'm a massive preece fan... Nuff said 😂

[@carrieglardon5822]

The Texas incident wasn't Carsons fualt since Sanchez came up on him plus it was the final lap and they were fighting for the win

[@mynameishuhhhh]

Carson’s My Favorite Truck Series driver, so seeing him do some stupid shit like that is kinda a red flag, i genuinely hope that he grows from this.

[@sabirahemphill-garcia1676]

To be honest, when he first came onto the scene, I knew he was going to be the champion in the sport, and I always compare him to Matt DiBenedetto because the amount of time it took him to win a race I am OK with however, he drives I am OK without ever he races on the race track people need to stop hating and give this kid a chance. I don’t care what people think of him, but in my book he’s definitely going to be the next seven time NASCAR champion Mark my words.

[@bighand1530]

We shall see. As of now, he is 20 years old in the Truck series with two wins.

[@jakefravel4664]

Young ambitious driver. Ty Gibbs was the same way but cleaned his act up this year I think the same will happen for Hocevar

[@SillyBrigade]

He’s kind of like Chastain when the melon man first raced in cup as well

[@joeah99cr21]

This would be a good series for other guys like Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Corey Lajoie, Ross Chastain, Matt DiBenedetto, Jeb Burton, Ty Gibbs, etc

[@tmthylthm]

Not really Denny since there's only 1 real reason why he's hated and that's Martinsville 2017. He's been a relatively clean driver his whole career and normally only wrecks people if it's retaliatory.

[@GodzillaLegendary-kf8vn]

What the hell did Corey LaJoie do? 💀💀💀

[@GodzillaLegendary-kf8vn]

Other than a 2013 and 2017 incident tell me what did Corey LaJoie do?

[@ATK10155]

He is a great example of a kid who hasn't be whipped for saying or doing whatever he wants. When somebody gets his hands on him and breaks his teeth, Promise you he'll be the sweetest fella on the track.

[@rodcoulter997]

Got aliitle #3 in him..He just wants to go fast and win.”…Rusty Wallace-Days of Thunder. Carson is a modern version of Jeff Gordon…

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

He wears hats sometimes? Criminal! 😎🙃

[@nascargavin8]

Carson turning Fogleman was just after they crossed the checkered flag.

[@andybiz4273]

Hocevar is a good guy and a good driver. Now, if you did a video on "Why NASCAR Fans Don't Like Ross Chastain", then you'd have a more popular video.

[@CharlesB9496]

i think a big part of it is just hate to hate

[@MoltenRage41]

I don't hate the kid I just hope he changes his racing-style he's a talented kid he has a personality but he has to get his anger management under control I understand it's hard to do that I have the same issue the best way to control it is by not letting the small things get to you I hope someone that can tell him about hey don't let the small things get to you don't let drivers beating and banging you get to you if you just control that you'll be they even better driver Plenty of drivers have to go through that phase of having to control their anger and they became better drivers it's not impossible for him to redeem himself it's not it's never impossible.

[@tnwhiskey68]

I dont like him but I feel like he is getting his name out there. Unfortunately in the lower series, they have a lot of wreck to win guys but that's what propels them to the next level.

[@CarBitGTSaxen]

What? I thought the guy was loved until the incident at Martinsville

[@Pestkowisko]

well i did not know i would love this guy so much, this is real nascar racing, dirty but clever, i feel like people nowdays take nascar like f1, no contact, letting people pass you, road courses etc, real nascar is racing on ovals, spinning oponents, driving dirty and learning how to wreck someone without wrecking urself

[@noahcoleman5556]

I like him as a person, and I was really rooting for him to win a race (which he finally did), but he has GOT to STOP pulling these shenanigans. If he does this again, I would like a suspension, because he is not getting the message with a fine or even parking.

[@OwenSoundJrAttack]

He's nice and fast

[@Dmat76]

Met him know a lot about him. Know his family, great guy, great Racer. You couldn't have a more pure heart person out there, winning races. He rocks and is great with his fans.

[@shorttrackthing6919]

Dude i love Carson Hocevar

[@tfsamrtguy]

I find it ironic how Preece intentionally wrecked Larson at Dirt Bristol.

[@TheRacingEnthusiasts]

Ikr full circle 😂

[@tfsamrtguy]

@The Racing Enthusiasts Larson bounced back the next week, though.

[@Pen2ke]

Lmao stfu. Larson should learn how to stop cutting ppl off

[@sledgehammerk35]

To be fair, Preece has been run into a lot and finally had enough. Doesn’t make it right, but it’s understandable. Denny even called out Larson on the way he races sometimes and he got an absolute chewing out in the competition meeting at HMS for the way he raced his teammates.

[@tfsamrtguy]

@@sledgehammerk35 If Preece can't stand to be raced hard, he shouldn't be in the Cup series.

[@joeshelton1077]

I like Hocevar, he is a calm, cool, and collected. He's got a great talent. Sometimes he needs to settle down.

[@Kubush1]

Carson is the man

[@STEN47HOUSE]

3:40 you left out a pretty important factor imo, which is that he pulled out to like a 5 second lead with just a few laps to go. I assume being so close to winning just for a caution to come out had an affect on the way he was driving on the restart.

[@JacobHeadMusic]

How many times have we seen this happen in the Cup series? You don’t see guys driving over their heads just because of an untimely caution.

[@94nolo]

I freaking love this guy

[@wethermanofmemes]

Im telling you, MOONCAR Was (Is) Carsons peak

[@Racinrasslinfan36]

If Carson keeps this up he’s gonna get his shit pushed in during his xfinity starts

[@braggman08]

I’m a Carson fan but he’s got a good teacher *cough* *cough* Ross Chastain

[@jimboshrump]

I love him more for all of these reasons

[@walleyeman50]

The fact that they have made cars and trucks safe still doesn’t give you the right to wreck people continually, what a jerk. .

[@Indizzinator]

I think he has the old style and personality of drivers from like the 90s to early 2000s where he’s basically out there for himself and will try anything that being said I don’t think he should be doing the stuff he does half the time like spinning out on purpose

[@talhadevyt]

Im a huge hocevar fan but i really want him to like stop doing the stuff to cause yellows cuz i know he has talent to win

[@alexwood7141]

Carson Hocevar is my best friend. I've known him since we were 6 years old and I am never afraid to tell him my opinion. I'm always honest with him, and the incident with Bickle was actually Bickle's fault when Bickle admitted that he didn't like Carson because of his success. Carson also has a fanbase that is quite toxic, something he sees as concerning. Due to him being stalked by Gio Trapani, he's become very on the fence about who he interacts with. Carson has a lot of talent and he's going very far. He just needs to calm down and stop making decisions without thinking. When we were growing up, he worked harder than anyone else in the garage area. We would BS about how we were going to race in NASCAR together before I had a life (and career) altering accident. He has what it takes, TRUST ME!! I've seen it firsthand, but as I said a second ago, he needs to stop making stupid mistakes that make him look like a hothead.

[@mdfreeman4799]

The autistic kid who quit Kroger?

[@evolveVIII]

I like him. He is like Chastain and Danna Patrick.

[@tanker335]

When you say fans, you must mean you. You didn't give a single example of what any fan thinks one way or the other.

[@coca-colatrackhousewarrior9925]

If Carson ain't first he's last

[@bloodykills7509]

How did Matt Dibenedetto became hated?

[@KellieLeigh48]

He had an opinion on religion and politics and woke social media canceled him

[@PaperBanjo64]

@Epileptic Bumblebee 48 yeah it wasn't real NASCAR fans just Reddit soy boys.

[@alexspitznaugle6387]

There's a fine line between your Noah Gragson's and your Ty Gibbs's and Carson Hocevar is flirting with it

[@jasonbu]

clicked on this video to say i like Carson Hocevar

[@bentacc9217]

Who is that guy?

[@kadenlemon495]

Hocevar lost me after about the second time he spun himself out and the fact that he’s proven to be an overall dirty driver. He can’t take bump and runs so he thinks the solution is to right hook people and he has the ram throw everybody to finally pull off the win. He finally did it everybody and yet I can’t be happy for him because his aggression is in lots of what I hate about the truck series. NASCAR not only needs to put their foot down with him but they need to really put their foot down with that series has a whole because it’s just terrible at this point. I don’t even wanna watch most of the races and I don’t care when I miss them anymore. Why should I bother with s series that only has 2 or 3 drivers that act like they’ve got some sense?

[@PaperBanjo64]

I'm not seeing how the Charlotte one was him being the bad guy, he was just pushing hard and got loose, Preece was just an innocent victim of a racing deal.

[@BelowTheYellowLine]

He's a great person and a very talented driver, but he has pulled some very stupid stunts on the track. He needs to clean those up before a Cup owner will even glance at him.

[@billbrasky1288]

Matt DiBenedenno???

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

My young friend Elfyn Evans won the World Rally Championship Rally Croatia over the weekend just. He's in the running for World Champion. Here's hoping. See Dirtfish vids. 👍

[@kailaniandi]

How can I hate someone I was unaware existed until this post? So no I don't.

[@jonmoore7721]

You can do this video with any driver out there

[@michigan__railfan]

I like Carson what's yalls problem?

[@qb1210]

Big fan here!

[@nickhahn5412]

Its hard to explain away that many wrecks. More since the video.

[@TankSlappr]

Carson Hocevar did a lot of disagreeable things because he was desperate for a win imo. Now that he has that monkey off his back I'm expecting him to make more rational decisions on track. As he gets more comfortable in his setting he can rely less on aggression and more on execution.

[@nikopappas8484]

Hovercar is probably the most interesting thing about the truck series right now, and for so that I like him, but man. Bubba Wallace has done about half of these things and gets 500% more hate. It's ridiculous and hideously transparent.

[@stewpuddy4161]

Nascar fans want a driver with personality until they get one. I like Carson, and yes, he needs to mature. But I'm a fan.

[@officiallydave4290]

As someone who is completely neutral, I’m not sure I 100% agree that he is a “dirty” driver. He is an “eye for an eye” driver. Most of his notable incidents have not been a result of his wrecking cars who are driving him clean and faster than him.

[@andrewwinslow9315]

I like him, but he Seriously needs an attitude Adjustment. he's not making friends on track. He has a great personality and is a really nice guy off track, but he has a temper issue and it is bad.

[@StartAndParkProductions]

Welp the comments sure ratio’ed this one

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

This is all 200mph stuff, isn't it?

[@tomrobinson199]

Michigan made makes me a fan

[@brandonpennington1983]

Carson said his self he was shocked they havemt suspended him, this proves that he knows he shpuldve been penalized

[@watermelonfmb]

i went to that texas race in person and i think sanchez got loose

[@joseNunez-yh5ro]

Carson Hocevar the new Noah Gragson.

[@josephd9190]

Well who’s is part time teammate? Chastain,explains why he dumps people he learned from the best.

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

I love him. I also hate Brett Griffin so

[@Studio23Media]

He can't take a spin any more convincingly than that?? 🤔🤣

[@ethanholton5728]

What has Matt dibenedetto ever done to not be liked

[@ErebosOnTwoWheels]

Now do the same video for JHN.

[@Patrick_Star_-qb2tt]

He’s a great driver he just needs to grow up, figuring he’s only like 20 something. It’ll happen naturally

[@VictorELayne77]

I cannot be the only one who reads his name first as H o v e r c a r.

[@yahoocupseries]

I like him

[@FMecha]

Some have pointed out the irony of a serial right-hooker getting a Cup ride because of someone else (Elliott) being parked for right hooking another driver. Just imagine if Hocevar drove the 9 instead of the 7.

[@billbrasky1288]

I like Carson. He’s a bit immature but that’s ok for a guy his age.

[@leonardzeiler7417]

Love the Dude❤

[@2011derricks]

Reason #1 why fans don't like him. He looks like MICHAEL JACKSON! :P