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Stenhouse Jr. Fed Up Giving Hocevar Free Publicity
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Highlights
- Hocevar spun Stenhouse with 10 laps remaining in Mexico City.
- Incident marked second collision between Hocevar and Stenhouse recently.
- Stenhouse lost six to seven positions due to late-race spin.
- Stenhouse sits 61 points below playoff cut, one behind Hocevar.
- Both drivers plan to race more cautiously at upcoming Pocono race.
- Stenhouse focuses on points racing, avoiding further on-track incidents.
Not fully aware of the local regulations, he avoided a physical altercation and kept the exchange limited to words. He shared that past confrontations, such as one at the All-Star Race, have made him rethink how he handles these situations to avoid additional penalties or problems.
Stenhouse has grown weary of discussing Hocevar and the string of incidents. He stated that he is “tired of giving the kid any publicity,” expressing frustration over having to answer questions about Hocevar in the media at three of the last four races.
Stenhouse now prefers to focus on points racing and putting his team back in playoff contention rather than trading more words or incidents with Hocevar.
Looking ahead to The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono, both drivers seem aware that they may need to give each other more racing room. Hocevar has stated that he will probably give Stenhouse extra space if their paths cross during Sunday’s race.
The No. 47 team knows that the margin for error is shrinking as the points battle grows tighter. The incident in Mexico added another layer to an already complicated relationship between the two teams.
With six or seven valuable finishing positions lost and playoff hopes fading, every point matters for Stenhouse.
The next few races provide key opportunities to recover, with Pocono standing out as a chance to get back on track.
Stenhouse remains focused on the playoff picture, knowing that only consistent results and avoiding more on-track drama will help close the gap. The competition continues Sunday at Pocono, where the pressure will be high, and both drivers will be looking for clean races to help their teams advance in the championship standings.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
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