r/NASCAR • u/Ask_Spectrum Hocevar • 1d ago
AMA Hey r/NASCAR! Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 77 Spectrum Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, is here before he heads back to Talladega. Ask him anything!
Hey r/NASCAR! We’re Spectrum, and we’re excited to cohost an AMA with u/carsonhocevar, driver of the No. 77 Spectrum Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports.
It’s been a big year for Carson. He picked up his first career Cup Series win at Talladega in April, beating Chris Buescher to the line by just 0.114 seconds, and went on to earn his first spot in the Chase. Now he’s heading back to where it all started on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Carson will be live in this thread on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET to answer your questions. Ask about superspeedway racing, that photo finish, the windowsill victory lap, race weekend life or anything else.
Can’t make it Tuesday? Drop your questions below ahead of time and upvote the ones you want him to see. Carson will answer as many as he can when he goes live.
Proof: [PROOF PHOTO]
Follow Carson:
X: https://twitter.com/CarsonHocevar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonhocevar/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsonhocevar
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u/nascarfan85 Jeff Gordon 1d ago
Since you do a lot of iRacing- how similar is it to the factory sims in terms of realism, and how close does iRacing come to real life? It’d be great to get your take on this since you’ve done the sim so much!
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u/Scrubasaurus13 Larson 1d ago
Throughout your career, are there any drivers who you’ve raced against who you’ve felt deserved more of a shot than they received? Be it due to funding, team availability, or what have you?
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u/Single_Raise_6163 Hocevar 1d ago
Howdy Carson, got a few here for you.
Will you make a cameo in Days of Thunder 2?
Are there any sponsors/paint schemes you hope to run at some point in your career?
If you had to pick a nickname for yourself other than Hurricane, what would it be and why?
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u/coffeeshopslut 1d ago
Who's the hardest driver to pass while making your way through the field, or going through lapped traffic?
Who's the nicest driver to you?
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u/Juventus7shop 1d ago
What’s something drivers have to think about regularly throughout a race that most fans are oblivious to (or at least unaware of the frequency)?
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u/dal3jrjr 1d ago
Spectrum employee here, Can you get the green light from Spectrum if we can race our bucket trucks around Daytona.
Would be cool if you do a high viz hoodie I can wear for work
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u/Dmacthegoat 1d ago
Hi Carson! My questions to you are:
. You have had a few Spectrum paint schemes so far this season. Which one is your favorite?
. Your go to Chili’s order?
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u/sierra_madre_martini Suárez 1d ago
What would you be doing if you weren’t a NASCAR driver?
PS love the mail truck acquisition!! from a mailman
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u/tdauphinee 1d ago
I have heard a lot of drivers talk about sim time and it seems (from the outside) those who take that seriously generally do better on race day. What things are you doing during the downtime to prep between races? And what is Spire doing as a whole to improve even more for next season?
Thank you for all of the excitement - you’re the first and only Chevy driver I have ever owned diecasts and merch for. The Talladega win got my kids into racing and we can’t wait to see more.
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u/that_racing_guy Chastain 1d ago
Once the property is entirely finished, what’s the first thing you’re going to do on it?
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u/TheEarlNextDoor Suárez 1d ago
During Watkins Glen weekend, do the drivers fly out and meet their motorhome at the track or do you ride in the motorhome from charlotte to glen? If flying, is their a nearby private air strip or do you fly into Rochester?
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u/BlueEyesBryantDragon 1d ago edited 1d ago
Hey Carson, my niece got me to start following you on social media this year, and I've become a big fan.
Your career stats are a bit of a slow burn. You went three Truck seasons without a win while still winning Super Late Model races on the side, then won four times in 2023 and moved to Cup. So my question is...
Did anything change for you between 2022 and 2023, and did running late models during those Truck years help your development as a driver?
Also, other than Sabrina Carpenter, what music do you listen to before a race to get psyched up?
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u/Charte09 Kyle Busch 1d ago
Who’s the hardest to race against in Super Lates or just any pavement late model you’ve raced?
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u/WinterMage42 1d ago
I just wanted to say thank you for signing this at Bristol during Trackside Live (:
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u/UsedVacation6187 1d ago
I know you're into NASCAR history and watching older races. Just curious what's your favorite race of all time if you had to pick one?
I know that's a hard question to answer, so, if you can't pick a race, what's your favorite year?
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u/Immediate_Lie7810 Chase Elliott 1d ago
Thanks for doing this Carson! What is going to be your next car purchase?
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u/souljaboitellemwoahh Hocevar 1d ago
Why do you still seemingly use a G920 for the sim when you have access to better resources?
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u/womwomwurin 1d ago
is there a secret iRacing league that past and present nascar drivers participate in?
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u/AH_Josh 1d ago
Carson,
When you got the call to take a cup seat what was your reaction? Thoughts, emotions, all that.
I've had the privelage of getting a few LMSC rides and my first thought is "I hope I don't crash this teams only car".
Also Spectrum can you spot me and pay my bill, tight on cash, thanks.
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u/kinda_alright Bell 1d ago
Hey Carson, if you were in WWE or AEW who would you like to face (past or present) and in what type of match would it be?
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u/ajhahn2004 1d ago
Carson, do you like rocket league? If so, Fennec or Octane? let’s run duos sometime
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u/Redriley89 1d ago
One crucial question I have for knowing what characteristic traits a human possesses is:
What is your favorite kind of cheese? - That is if you are not lactose intolerant.
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u/Solid_Grass_6927 Logano 1d ago
Is Gragson playing it safe to build a notebook and save money? If you get the chance with all your speed please push the 71 to the line! Mikey!
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u/Sunflower_Jessie 1d ago
unlimited bacon but no bacon or unlimited games but no bacon?
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u/Yay_nascar_donuts 1d ago
Hey Carson! After your retirement, do you see yourself having a future in the UFC or the WWE? Thanks!
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u/MyNameIsNotNotChuck 1d ago
Contrary to the other guy’s question, unlimited bacon but no games, or unlimited games but no games?
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u/Packogdoches Hocevar 1d ago
Is there any sponsor that used to be in the sport/has never been in it before that you’d like to have on your car?
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u/DaDominator32 Larson 1d ago
After the tank, now the mail truck whats next? You gonna own a Oscar Mayer Weiner Mobile?
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u/KyleSmooth-Ice-4581 Kyle Busch 1d ago
Will you get back at Corey Heim next year for spinning you out at San Diego?
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u/Jack_On_The_Track 1d ago edited 1d ago
- How are you liking the Hocetank?
- Pretty cool that you’re an Acceleracers fan. Got a favourite character from the series?
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u/RickyBobbyIRL 1d ago
At the Cup Series level, everyone is obviously an incredibly talented driver. What do you think separates the guys who consistently run up front from everyone else? Is it more about raw talent, understanding the car, confidence, or something fans don't really see?
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u/Joey_Williamz 1d ago
Hey Carson! I've had the incredible opportunity to watch you race since you were in late models, cool to see you racing in cup now.
My question for you is when you came to Wisconsin, what was your favorite track to go to?
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u/PreeceTakesFlight 1d ago
How do you keep the consistent mindset of just not caring what other drivers think of you?
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u/Technical_Bonus_9696 Allmendinger 15h ago
Do you watch cartoons/animated shows, and if you do, which is your favourite?
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u/Living_Reputation_63 Kyle Busch 14h ago
Carson, on a scale of 1 to 10, how worried should your spotter be when you say ‘I have an idea’ over the radio?
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u/Pitiful_Fox5681 Hamlin 14h ago
Yo, Carson! I'll be there cheering for you in Talladega. What have fans done at races that has caught your attention and made you chuckle?
Have a great, safe, fun race!
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u/crushcastles23 We all miss you Beez. 14h ago
If you could go back in time and wreck one driver at one race, who would you wreck?
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u/Blazethesol52 12h ago
As a current Holland Mi resident, I’m curious what your favorite West Michigan beach town is and if you ever come back to visit during the summer? Myself I love South Haven and Grand Haven. Was actually in Grand Haven at Toasted Pickle when you got your first win at Dega this Spring, good memories for sure
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u/Additional_Fig_693 11h ago
Who was the driver you looked up to before you made it to Nascar? And now that you're a full timer in Cup, who would you go to for advice/insight?
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u/NeenTxNonchef 9h ago
I know the answers to half of these questions just from being a fan, watching a few streams on Tw**ch, and listening to other interviews you’ve done. Who do you go to when you have a question about: racing? Relationships? Heartbreak? How did you meet Jordan your roommate? Thanks for the answers and your time!!
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u/Wafflecide 6h ago
Would you be interested in a NASCAR classics division? Running older cars like montes or grand nationals?
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u/i_run_from_problems Harvick 5h ago
Has any indycar team owner approached you for an indy 500 ride, and would you take it if the right package came together?
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u/Magnaflux 1d ago
When you order a meatball sub at a local pizzeria or restaurant, would you request for to have mayonnaise on your meatball sub?
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u/HMS_FiggyEarnhardt Chase Elliott 1d ago
What is one rule you'd like to see NASCAR change?
What was the "big" break of your career?
Can we expect to see Chili's more next year?🌶
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u/Campman92 Erik Jones 1d ago
Can you elaborate on Mrs. Blaney’s allegations that you have had a criminal record of domestic abuse and it was paid off?
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u/alextheluchador Suárez 1d ago
Carson, are you worried that you'll have to register your hands as lethal weapons after Bristol?
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u/IGuessBro00 3h ago
Totally funny aside but I told my friends Carson was my new guy since Kyle passed, and every time he does good I gush about it. Well, one time we were playing Fortnite and I was watching the race and when my buddy went down he shouted out “Tasukete (help me in Japanese), Hocevar-San!” And since then Hocevar-San has become one of my online aliases.
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u/1-800-DADJOKE 1d ago
Of the 36 current full-time Cup drivers, what's your estimate on how many are regular posters on here, including burner accounts? Don't need names, just a number.