Stenhouse Confronts Hocevar Following Mexico City Race Incident
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. expressed his frustration with Carson Hocevar after the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, a confrontation captured on in-car cameras.
During the race, contact between the two drivers occurred on lap 90 when Hocevar, seemingly losing control, collided with Stenhouse, causing a spin that ultimately affected both drivers’ finishes. This incident marked the second time in three weeks that Hocevar had spun Stenhouse, following a similar situation in Nashville.
Post-race, Stenhouse approached Hocevar, who remained in his car, and voiced his displeasure in a heated exchange. Key comments included Stenhouse stating, "I’m going to beat your a** when we get back in the States," to which Hocevar admitted fault by responding, "I washed up." Stenhouse reiterated his frustration, emphasizing the repeated nature of the incidents.
Final results for the race saw Stenhouse finishing in 27th position, while Hocevar concluded in 34th, underscoring a challenging day for both competitors. This string of events adds further tension as the series progresses into upcoming races.
