| Car Number | #77 |
| Team | Spire Motorsports |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 11, 2002 - Portage, Michigan |
| Age | 23 |
2026 Season Stats
Career Stats
Biography
Carson Hocevar is a young talent from Portage, Michigan, who impressed in the Truck Series before earning his Cup opportunity with Spire Motorsports. At just 23, Hocevar showed flashes of brilliance in the Truck Series with three wins while driving for Niece Motorsports, establishing himself as one of the brightest young stars in NASCAR's pipeline.
His promotion to the Cup Series with Spire reflects the team's investment in young talent. While the No. 77 Chevrolet may not be the most competitive equipment in the garage, Hocevar has shown the ability to outperform expectations and deliver results that exceed what would be expected from his team's resources. His aggressive style and willingness to race hard have drawn comparisons to Ross Chastain's early career.
Hocevar's Michigan roots connect him to NASCAR's strong Midwest heritage. He is learning the Cup game quickly and has the raw speed to eventually compete for wins with better equipment. His development is one of the more interesting storylines to watch in the Cup Series as he builds toward his prime racing years.
Interesting Facts
- From Portage, Michigan - part of NASCAR's strong Midwest talent pipeline
- Won three Truck Series races with Niece Motorsports
- One of the youngest full-time Cup drivers in the 2026 field
- Known for aggressive, hard-nosed racing style in the lower series
- Part of Spire Motorsports' youth movement in the Cup Series