Spire Motorsports is in the spotlight as NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass forecasts a bold victory for the team ahead of the 2025 Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway, scheduled for Friday, May 2. Pockrass named Carson Hocevar, who drives full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series but is making his first Truck Series start of the year for Spire Motorsports, as his top pick to capture the checkered flag in what’s set to be an intense 167-lap battle at 8 pm ET.
Hocevar’s racing record at Texas Motor Speedway gives Spire Motorsports real reasons for optimism. With a previous win, a top-five finish, and an 11th-place showing in just three Truck Series starts at Texas, Hocevar’s proven ability on the challenging track places extra confidence in Pockrass’ prediction. Reflecting on Hocevar’s 2025 Cup Series run, Pockrass noted,
Carson Hocevar has tasted success at Texas Motor Speedway,
highlighting both his potential and the faith the NASCAR world is placing in Spire Motorsports.
Supporting his projection, Pockrass also outlined his top five for the race, naming Corey Heim, Daniel Hemric, Nick Sanchez, and Brandon Jones as worthy contenders behind Hocevar. Heim, in fact, enters the Texas race as the betting favorite with +160 odds, whereas Hocevar follows closely at +300, showcasing the genuine belief in Spire Motorsports for this pivotal Truck Series event.
Viewers can catch live television coverage on FS1, while SiriusXM Radio provides in-depth radio broadcasting to bring the energy of Texas Motor Speedway straight to fans. With the season’s momentum building and Spire Motorsports emerging as a major story, the implications of a Hocevar victory could shift the landscape of the 2025 season, inspiring hope and renewed excitement for both the team and broader NASCAR audience. The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as Spire Motorsports aims to seize their moment in the Texas spotlight.
