Carson Hocevar charged by way of the sphere at Nashville after beginning twenty sixth, reaching as excessive as second on the finish earlier than seeing the checkered flag. He did not get there with out some drama as Hocevar ended Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s day after some mid-race contact, drawing the ire of the fiery driver of the No. 47 Chevrolet.
Nonetheless, Hocevar’s march continued, climbing as much as seventh by the top of the second stage. The No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet carried out a profitable undercut within the last spherical of green-flag pit stops, leaping all the best way as much as second place on observe.Â
He began slicing away at margin held by eventual race winner Ryan Blaney, however he stalled out after encountering a wall of site visitors. He ended the race together with his second runner-up end of the yr after Atlanta, nonetheless looking for his first profession win after 59 profession begins.
“It simply proves how robust this group is to go from the frustration final week to having a very dangerous qualify draw, qualifying actually dangerous and sticking by way of it and having a shot. A shot, like a straightaway,” mentioned Hocevar.Â
He was referencing the Coca-Cola 600, the place he was additionally able to contending for the race win. Sadly, he suffered an engine failure on a mid-race restart whereas battling for the race lead.
“However simply pleased with this group, Ziegler Auto Group, all people that places [something] into this race automobile,” continued Hocevar. They deserve good finishes. I believe our common with this automobile is like thirty eighth (with that sponsor). So it is a large improve.”
He thanked a number of different workforce members earlier than persevering with: “I used to be in all probability being much more vocal on the radio than I wanted to be, however you are simply attempting so arduous and looking for one thing that’s simply not there. One spot brief once more, which is — no less than hopefully it is a step in the best course.”
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