Carson Hocevar
Carson Scott Hocevar, born January 28, 2003, in Portage, Michigan, is an emerging American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Spire Motorsports. Known for his aggressive driving style and rapid rise through the NASCAR ranks, Hocevar has established himself as a notable young talent in American motorsports.
Early Life and Background
Growing up near Michigan International Speedway, Hocevar began racing at the early age of seven, starting with quarter midgets where he achieved significant success, including 79 feature wins and 15 national championships. At twelve, he progressed to racing late models at Berlin Raceway, winning the Outlaw Late Model championship and later the Super Late Model championship. His grassroots accomplishments laid a firm foundation for his advancement through professional racing series.
Career
Hocevar made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in 2019, initially driving part-time. He joined Niece Motorsports in 2020 and competed full-time in 2021 and 2022, delivering competitive performances and multiple top finishes. In 2023, he won his first Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway and secured additional victories at Nashville, Richmond, and Homestead, finishing third in the final points standings. Hocevar moved up to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2024, driving for Spire Motorsports. That year, he earned his first career Cup Series top-10 finishes, including a career-best third place at Watkins Glen, ultimately winning NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors. In early 2025, he continued to improve with career-high finishes, including a second place at Atlanta and securing his first Cup Series pole at Texas.
Off-Track Ventures
Details about Hocevar’s off-track business ventures are limited in public sources. Like many young NASCAR drivers, his focus largely remains on racing and driver development, with endorsements and sponsorship engagements supporting his professional career.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Carson Hocevar is between $1 to $5 million dollars
Personal Life
Carson Hocevar is currently dating Holley Hollan. Carson Hocevar’s parents are Scott and Amy Hocevar.
Recent Controversies
In 2024, Hocevar faced a fine of $50,000 and a 25-point deduction after spinning Harrison Burton during a caution lap at Nashville. Additionally, following a race incident with Corey Heim, tensions escalated resulting in retaliatory contact, though penalties were mainly directed at Heim. In 2025, Spire Motorsports fined Hocevar $50,000 and mandated cultural sensitivity training after comments made about Mexico City during a livestream. These incidents reflect the competitive and emotional nature of NASCAR racing but do not overshadow his professionalism overall.
Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025
In his rookie Cup season in 2024, Hocevar earned multiple top-10 finishes, including a career-best podium at Watkins Glen, and secured the NASCAR Rookie of the Year award. He set a record for the best starting position in Spire Motorsports history by qualifying second at Darlington. In early 2025, Hocevar continued his ascent with a second-place finish at Atlanta and earned his first career pole at Texas Motor Speedway. Despite some on-track incidents and penalties, he remains a promising young driver with strong performances and growing experience at NASCAR’s highest level.