Carson Hocevar wins third Money in the Bank 150 at Berlin Raceway, achieving a record that underscores his dominance just days before the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Michigan International Speedway. On Tuesday night, at his home track in Berlin, Michigan, Hocevar claimed his third career victory in the prestigious Money in the Bank 150 presented by Baker Auto Group, solidifying his place in the event‘s history and securing a $15,000 winner’s purse in the UARA National Super Late Model race.
Hocevar, hailing from Portage, Michigan, started seventh after an eight-car invert and swiftly navigated his way to the front. He overtook Brian Campbell on lap 43 and maintained his lead for the remaining 107 laps on the challenging Berlin Raceway oval. This victory was especially meaningful, as it broke a three-way tie with Campbell and Bubba Pollard; all three drivers previously held two wins each in the Money in the Bank 150, a streak spanning the event’s first eight years. Hocevar becomes the first to achieve three wins in the nine-year history of the race.
Full-Time NASCAR Cup Driver Returns to His Roots
Despite now competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with Spire Motorsports, Hocevar’s racing roots remain deeply tied to Berlin Raceway. Coming off a Battle at Berlin win just last August, his recent success at his home track is particularly significant.
“It’s super cool to be the first three-time winner. Hopefully, everybody enjoyed the show.”
—Carson Hocevar, Driver
Tuesday night’s race featured a tactical duel between Hocevar and Campbell. Both drivers managed the pace and tested each other’s limits, with Hocevar at one point encouraging Campbell to push harder by signaling out his window. Their familiarity with the Berlin oval and each other was evident throughout the contest.
“It was fun to race with Brian [Campbell],”
—Carson Hocevar, Driver
Hocevar’s confidence behind the wheel was clear as he described the back-and-forth strategy, focused on maximizing his own speed while tracking Campbell’s performance.
“It’s super fun to be that confident in the car. I know if roles were reversed, if I saw somebody waving, I would want them to go. I felt like I was pushing myself too hard. I wanted to make sure he wasn’t burning his stuff up.”
—Carson Hocevar, Driver
Contenders Challenge Hocevar in Intense Berlin Race
As the laps wound down, Brian Campbell faded from second after an adjustment during the final pit stop, opening the door for Andrew Scheid to make a late surge. With 32 laps remaining, Scheid passed Campbell and finished second. This marks another milestone for Scheid, following his recent win in the Super Late Model weekly event at Berlin, as he measured himself in a field that included two NASCAR Cup Series drivers and national Super Late Model contenders.
“At a big show like this, you’re not going to come out and win these right away,”
—Andrew Scheid, Driver
Scheid reflected on his personal progress, improving from a 16th place finish in last year’s Money in the Bank 150 to a strong runner-up result this time. He acknowledged the teamwork and car preparation that helped him achieve second place, while remaining determined to reach victory lane in future marquee events.
“To have this improvement from last year’s Money in the Bank with a 16th place finish. We got it in a good window last week. Nick and Brad made perfect adjustments all day long, gave us a great car for qualifying, gave us a great car in the race, and we were able to put up a P2. For now, we’ll be happy with this, but we’re going to be right there soon. We’re going to keep fighting, we will not stop until we’re in victory lane for one of these big shows.”
—Andrew Scheid, Driver
Brian Campbell ultimately crossed the line in third position. Despite a car that performed well in practice, a late adjustment didn’t yield the results his team hoped for, yet Campbell still expressed pride in his effort and that of his team representing Berlin Raceway.
Other Top Finishers and Race Highlights
Finishing fourth was Erik Jones, another notable alumnus of Berlin Raceway and now a full-time competitor in the NASCAR circuit. The Byron, Michigan native qualified on pole but started eighth after the invert and found it difficult to work back through the field as his car’s handling proved challenging.
“You know, it’s a new car for us and we just kind of struggled with the balance,”
—Erik Jones, Driver
Despite the setup challenges, Jones focused on taking positive lessons forward for future races at Berlin, particularly the upcoming Battle of Berlin 250.
“Build a notebook, try to get better for the [Battle of Berlin] 250. I feel like we learned about this car, and need to button it up and get a little bit better.”
—Erik Jones, Driver
Fifth place went to Tyler Rycenga, with Terry Senneker coming home sixth. Early leader Chase Burda, who paced the first 36 laps from his second-place starting position, ultimately finished seventh. Joe Bush, Dylan Stovall, and Michael Atwell rounded out the top ten among a talented field of drivers that included a mix of local talents and national-level competitors.
Looking Ahead to NASCAR Weekend and Future Races
With this third Money in the Bank 150 victory behind him, Carson Hocevar now shifts his focus to a major double-duty weekend at Michigan International Speedway, as he will compete in both the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series races.
“We’ve got the Truck race to try to start the double, and hopefully we can do the triple. Real thanks to all the race fans I see against the fence. Thank you so much for coming out during the weather with us. Berlin does such a great job.”
—Carson Hocevar, Driver
The UARA National Super Late Model calendar continues with the Motor Mountain Masters 150 at Jennerstown Speedway, scheduled for Thursday, June 19. Many eyes remain on Hocevar, who continues to impress both at his home track and on national stages, as well as drivers like Andrew Scheid and Erik Jones, who are building their own stories at legendary ovals like Berlin Raceway.
