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The biggest controversies of Carson Hocevar's chaotic 2026 NASCAR Cup season

Carson 'Hurricane' Hocevar has been the story of the 2026 season, making headlines almost every week. Some of those moments were positive, like his epic Talladega win and post-race celebration, or his fan outreach and incredible merchandise sales. He made the Time 100 list for 'Most Influential People in Sports' and even attended the Met Gala. However, there's been plenty of negativity as ... Keep reading

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