Carson Hocevar

MARNE – Portage’s Carson Hocevar has hit the bigtime now that the recent Gull Lake High School graduate is racing fulltime in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The 18-year old is 10th in the point standings with two top-fives, and he nearly pulled off his first NASCAR win in the most recent race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28 when he finished second.

With his third victory of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, John Hunter Nemechek reaffirmed Kyle Busch Motorsports’ mastery of 1.5-mile intermediate tracks on Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Nemechek held off Sunoco rookie Carson Hocevar over a closing 10-lap green-flag run after a violent crash at the...

Carson Hocevar recorded his best finish yet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 18-year-old Portage native finished second to John Hunter Nemechek in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200. But Hocevar told Fox Sports 1 after the race that he was hoping for more.

DARLINGTON, S.C. — As he drove off pit road with 34 laps remaining, Carson Hocevar’s promising evening appeared to be sunk. The side skirt on his No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet had begun to dangle and needed fixing. He was summoned back to pit road and went from the top five to 28th place.

LiftKits4Less.com 200 | Darlington Raceway Race Advance. Team: No. 42 Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado. Hocevar on Racing at Darlington: “I’m really excited for the chance to race at such an historic track,” said Hocevar. “I know Darlington definitely has a reputation for being a challenging track, but I’m looking forward to it. Our Johnny Benson throwback scheme looks awesome – it’s cool to throw back to another Michigan racer. I’m hoping we can make him proud on Friday.”

The No. 42 Chevrolet driven by Carson Hocevar will carry the Luther’s BBQ colors at Kansas Speedway. Luther’s BBQ is a lively restaurant with a scratch kitchen in Fort Scott, Kansas. Smoking BBQ low and slow, Luther’s BBQ uses the best ingredients and provides a great atmosphere. “I’m looking forward...

Richmond Raceway 250 | Richmond Raceway Race Advance. Team: No. 42 Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado. Hocevar on Racing at Richmond: “There’s always a little more confidence when we go back to a track that I was able to race at last year,” said Hocevar. “I learned a ton here last season and feel good about Saturday’s race in our Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet.”

Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt | Bristol Motor Speedway Race Advance. Team: No. 42 Bryan Clauson Tribute/Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado. Hocevar on Racing at Bristol: “I’m really excited about this race, and obviously this is a really special paint scheme,” said Hocevar. “Bryan meant a lot to me; I’m honored to have known him and hope that we can make him proud on Saturday night. I am thankful that we will have a chance to get on track and get some practice before we have our heat races. I think it’s going to be a fun race and hope that we can put on a good show for the fans.”

Carson Hocevar will run a special paint scheme honoring Bryan Clauson in this weekend’s Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway. “Bryan Clauson was a hero of mine and I got a chance to learn from him in quarter midgets,” said Hocevar. “I really look at how big of an impact he had on the racing community and how he handled himself on and off the track.”

Fr8 Auctions 200 | Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Advance. Hocevar on Racing at Atlanta: “I learned a lot at Las Vegas in my first mile-and-a-half track in one of these trucks, that I really think will help me this weekend at Atlanta,” said Hocevar. “Our Overton’s Chevrolet looks great – a huge thank you to Marcus Lemonis and the whole family of Camping World brands for the support of our team and the Truck Series. The whole Niece Motorsports organization is working hard to continue to make our equipment better every single race. I have been able to spend time on the Chevy simulator, and have talked to my teammates to prepare for Saturday’s race. I’m excited to get on track.”

Circle B Diecast announced they will grace the hood of Carson Hocevar’s #42 Chevrolet at Las Vegas this Friday night.

Portage teenager Carson Hocevar raced to a fifth place finish in his 2021 Truck season debut at Daytona Speedway. Hocevar qualified 12th for Friday night's 250 mile race. The 18-year-old Hocevar said the plan for the four Niece Motorsports drivers was to stay at the rear of the pack for most of the night in hopes of avoiding an early wreck at a track known for "The Big One."

BrakeBest Brake Pads 159 At DAYTONA Presented by O’Reilly | Daytona Road Course Race Advance. Team: No. 42 The Shores Resort & Spa Chevrolet Silverado. Hocevar on Racing at the Daytona Road Course: “Last Friday was a dream come true,” said Hocevar. “I’m looking forward to heading back to a track that I was able to race at last season. I definitely learned a lot in our first trip to the road course last season. I know our team has worked hard to put together a strong piece. I’m looking forward to another solid weekend.”

Portage’s Carson Hocevar made history Friday night at Daytona International Speedway in more ways than one. Hocevar, a Gull Lake High School senior, became the youngest driver to start a race on the track’s oval since he was 18 years and 15 days old. He also became the youngest driver...

DAYTONA BEACH, Mich. — Portage, Michigan native Carson Hocevar didn't disappoint in his Daytona super speedway debut. Hocevar, who just turned 18 at the end of January, came home fifth in the NASCAR Truck Series race on Friday night. "This is pretty huge to have a shot there at the...

Team: No. 42 Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado. Hocevar on Racing at Daytona: “I’ve been ready to go racing since we left Phoenix,” said Hocevar. “I’m really excited and thankful to my partners, Scott’s and GM Parts Now, along with everyone at Niece Motorsports for the opportunity this season. I learned a lot last year and am looking forward to building on that this season, starting this weekend at Daytona.”