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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. frustrated with Carson Hocevar after Nashville wreck
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started the Nashville Cup race in 13th place in the regular season rankings and was 10 points above the playoff cut-off line. Despite not being particularly fast this season, Stenhouse and his single-car team have shown impressive consistency, maximizing their resources. Holding an average finish of 16.8 with the second-highest laps completed among all drivers, Stenhouse’s luck took a turn for the worse in Nashville. In Stage 2, he was hit by Carson Hocevar, causing him to crash and finishing last at 39th place with just one point.
Stenhouse expressed disappointment at the incident, stating that Hocevar’s move was unexpected and that it will not go unnoticed. In response, Hocevar showed no remorse, attributing the collision to a common racing maneuver and expressing willingness to review the replay with Stenhouse. The tensions between the two drivers have set the stage for a potential confrontation in the future.
