Carson Hocevar - Heart of America 200 Race Recap
Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Michigan) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
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Start: 20th | Finish: 31st | Points Standings: 16th
Hocevar on Saturday’s Race at Kansas Speedway: “We needed a good run tonight with our Worldwide Express team. We showed a lot of speed, even after the damage to the right-front, and would’ve likely finished inside the top-five if not for the wreck. That’s just part of it and we’ll aim to rebound at Darlington next week.”
Race Recap: Carson Hocevar came into the Heart of America 200 at Kansas Speedway excited about his chances to find victory lane of the second time this season. His No. 42 Worldwide Express team finished practice and qualifying in 6th and 20th, respectively. Once the green flag flew, Hocevar climbed inside the top-15, battling a tight-handling Silverado for a majority of the first stage. A late caution flew in Stage One and crew chief, Phil Gould, would call the driver down pit road for four tires, fuel, and a massive adjustment to help the handling. Hocevar was able to use his fresh tires to his advantage and weave through the traffic ahead to finish ninth in Stage One.
The second stage was near identical to the first— the green flag flew until a caution halted the action with ten laps to go. Hocevar would use this caution to fix damage to the nose of his truck from contact with Hailie Deegan earlier in the run and rally for a 16th-place finish in the stage.
The No. 42 team decided to come down pit road under the stage break for tires and fuel and Hocevar quickly moved himself into the top-five. But, an unfortunate end to the day loomed over Hocevar as he was caught in a massive pileup on the Frontstretch with 56 laps remaining in the event.
Hocevar would finish 31st in the event and fall to 16th in the driver’s championship standings.
About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.
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About Worldwide Express:
The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S. , with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.