Kevin Harvick claims Carson Hocevar ‘didn’t do anything wrong’ amidst criticism over Brickyard 400 wreck
Kevin Harvick doesn’t see Carson Hocevar isn’t a culprit that led to Johnon-Logano crash.
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The NASCAR Cup Series return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval after three years break was a dramatic one with the 2024 Brickyard 400 featuring multiple wrecks. One of the significant crashes of the day was the incident that took out cup champions Joey Logano and Jimmie Johnson on a restart.
The supposed perpetrator of the crash was Spire Motorsports rookie Carson Hocevar. He spun Ryan Blaney who was coming down the track, in a three-way battle caused by the No:77 Spire Chevy squeezing its way up. Blaney and Joey Logano was really disappointed with the youngster and was very critical of the youngster’ form.
But ex-Cup champion Kevin Harvick has now come out defending the rookie via his podcast. He pointed out that the rookie didn’t do anything wrong by going for the gap and asserted that it was Blaney that came down the track and made the contact. But he did admit that the situation was avoidable if Hocevar showed some patience.
We saw an incident that was very similar to the [Ryan] Preece incident, where he was in the middle. The two cars on the inside and outside didn’t know (Jimmie Johnson) was really there… So, the only thing I could say, when you look right here, I don’t think Hocevar is doing anything wrong. He’s clearly in the middle of the race track, and the No. 12 comes down on him.Kevin Harvick said via Happy Hour Podcast.
Kevin Harvick asserts Carson Hocevar needs to learn the Cup racing style
While Harvick did defend Carson Hocevar, he admitted that the rookie needs to lean the racing style of the top-tier and het better. He admitted that though being on the aggressive side won’t be liked by many in the garage, a calculated aggressive style is the way to race for success in the Cup.
You go through spells. I’ve been through spells, of times like that, but he’s definitely going to have to learn the Cup style of racing is much rougher than it used to be, and you’ve got to be, you’re got to err to the aggressive side, but he’s definitely getting the brunt of the blame from (the drivers).Kevin Harvick said.
The youngster has to be more clinical with his races, as making enemies by crashing into veterans isn’t the best way to success in the top-tier. He has to find the balance between aggressive and respectful racing.
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