Carson Hocevar - O'Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap
Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Michigan) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
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Start: 11th | Finish: 12th | Points Standings: 7th
Hocevar on Saturday’s Race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: "This race was a total team effort. From our lap four incident with the tire down, to the various incidents we were in because of the wet weather, this team fought. We were multiple laps down for most of the race and for us to finish just outside the top-ten is great. If we want to chase a championship, we need to be able to battle adversity like this."
Race Recap: Carson Hocevar was strong throughout the weekend at Mid-Ohio. A 2nd-place practice time was backed up by an 11th-place qualifying effort Friday afternoon. But, a weekend that started out smooth didn’t continue into the race on Saturday.
Just four laps after the green flag flew Saturday afternoon, Hocevar cut a left-rear tire after being involved in contact with another truck. But, the calamity didn’t end there for the No. 42 team. Just laps later, Hocevar was involved in another incident which resulted in substantial damage to his truck. After three pit stops for repairs in Stage One, Hocevar would finish the stage in 36th.
As the race went on, Hocevar was able to regain positions as well as the laps he lost from being involved in various incidents. The Michigan-born driver would go on to finish 34th in the second stage and regain another lap as he stayed out under the yellow.
The final stage produced a handful of yellows, but fortunately for Hocevar, he was able to get back on the lead lap and break into the top-20 for the first time since Stage One. In the end, Hocevar and the No. 42 team would finish in 12th after a chaotic road course race.
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.