Carson Hocevar made headlines this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway by capturing two Xfinity Fastest Lap awards, showcasing his impressive speed and adaptability across both the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. This remarkable achievement came during a packed race weekend, with Hocevar setting the fastest lap in both the Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 on Friday and the highly competitive Cup Series Würth 400 on Sunday, elevating his status as a driver to watch.
On Friday night, Carson Hocevar delivered an outstanding performance in the Craftsman Truck Series, completing his fastest lap on lap 131 with a time of 29.742 seconds. Despite finishing 17th in a race ultimately won by Corey Heim, his speed was enough to claim the Xfinity Fastest Lap distinction for his team. Because Hocevar is now earning points in the NASCAR Cup Series, he was not eligible for the bonus driver point in this event. However, Spire Motorsports, his Truck Series team, did benefit from the owners’ point, much like the team did earlier in the season at Bristol.
Transitioning seamlessly into Sunday, Carson Hocevar continued his strong Texas showing in the Cup Series by recording a blazing 28.556-second lap on the second circuit of the Würth 400. Starting from pole position, Hocevar led the opening 22 laps and picked up valuable stage points in both segments. His momentum, however, was interrupted late in the race following an incident involving Ryan Preece, which relegated him to a 24th-place finish. Still, this marked Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity Fastest Lap Award—a notable milestone, considering his Spire Motorsports teammate Michael McDowell has secured the award three times this season.
While Carson Hocevar’s dual Fastest Lap wins turned heads, the NASCAR Xfinity Series event saw Justin Allgaier claim his third Fastest Lap honor of the season during the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300. Allgaier set a 29.824-second lap on lap 114 while leading a dominant stretch, ultimately finishing 35th after an on-track incident.
Thanks to his exceptional speed and focus, Carson Hocevar’s weekend at Texas stands as a testament to his upward trajectory in NASCAR. The recognition from these dual Xfinity Fastest Lap awards not only boosts his confidence but also brings momentum to Spire Motorsports as the racing season continues. With upcoming events at Kansas Speedway fast approaching, Hocevar’s performance suggests more exciting results could be on the horizon, further raising expectations among fans and teams alike.
