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Carson Hocevar Addresses Mexico City Controversy After Hefty Fine
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar has opened up on the live stream incident in which he made inappropriate remarks about Mexico City. This followed disciplinary action by his team, Spire Motorsports, which imposed a $50,000 fine on him.
The statements were released after the NASCAR race weekend in Mexico, where Hocevar finished in 34th place. The 22-year-old driver called Mexico City a "s**t hole" on a Twitch live stream, which prompted his team to release a statement on X. Now, Hocevar has also posted a statement on the social media platform, admitting that it was wrong of him to say what he said. He wrote:
"Whoa everybody, the truth is the truth. I said something that not only was wrong, I said it without even laying my own two eyes on CDMX or turning one lap in an actual race at an amazing facility that welcomed me with open arms and I go and say that? Thank you for the support but I'm not sure we're on the same page. You guys want me to be me?
Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Totalplay Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Totalplay Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Jaime Lopez/"It was me who said it and it was me who apologized after actually taking the time to explore the city and feel the passion of every fan in attendance. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and I knew before this weekend what respect means to this organization and I didn't meet the standard so I got what I deserved. I hate learning these lessons in the public eye and bringing any negative attention to Spire or me.
"We've been fast just about every week and I'm sure I have plenty of mistakes left in me. I appreciate growing up in front of all of you and you guys get to see the good and the bad. I'm just me. I'm trying. It just doesn't always go the way I want and I bring a lot of this on myself. However, I love being in this garage, with this team surrounded by the best drivers and fans in the world. See you in Pocono."
Whoa everybody, the truth is the truth. I said something that not only was wrong, I said it without even laying my own two eyes on CDMX or turning one lap in an actual race at an amazing facility that welcomed me with open arms and I go and say that? Thank you for the support… — Carson Hocevar (@CarsonHocevar) June 18, 2025
Spire Motorsports revealed in its statement that the $50,000 fine will be used for social causes. The statement read:
"A $50,000 fine, which will be donated in equal portions to three organizations that serve Mexican communities:
- Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross) - providing humanitarian and medical relief across Mexico.
- Un Kilo de Ayuda - a nonprofit combating childhood malnutrition and supporting early-childhood development in rural communities.
- Fondo Unido México (United Way Mexico) - funding local NGOs that improve education, health, and housing in 22 Mexican states.
"Mandatory cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training to be completed by Carson Hocevar."
