NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar has been handed a $50,000 behavioral penalty for violating the regulations during the race at Kansas Speedway last weekend. The incident occurred after the No. 77 Delaware Life Chevrolet of Spire Motorsports spun on Lap 260 of the Hollywood Casino 400.
Hocevar was affected by multiple flat tires due to the spin, and thus, he remained stationary by the track. When the safety personnel reached him for assistance, NASCAR officials reported that Hocevar revved his engine and spun his tires while attempting to rejoin the field. This happened when the safety workers attended to his car.
Competition officials handed Hocevar a $50,000 fine for a violation of Sections 4.4.B&D: NASCAR Member Conduct in the NASCAR Rule Book. The 22-year-old driver was running P13 when the incident occurred. Eventually, he finished the race in 29th place.
This isn’t the first time Hocevar has been handed a high-value fine of this nature. Back in June, he came under fire after the race at Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez for calling Mexico City a