Trending Now - Carson Hocevar Claims Second Victory in Texas After Overtime Drama
WHO:
Motorsport.com - Carson Hocevar won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
Motorsport.com - Kyle Busch finished second in the race.
Motorsport.com - Kaden Honeycutt finished third.
Motorsport.com - Other notable finishers included Brandon Jones (fourth), Ben Rhodes (fifth), and Layne Riggs (sixth).
WHAT:
Motorsport.com - Hocevar's victory at Texas came just days after his first Cup win at Talladega.
Motorsport.com - Hocevar stated, "It’s unbelievable... I can’t leave but we got to go burn down a Chili’s somewhere."
Motorsport.com - Hocevar expressed gratitude for the team's performance, saying, "These guys do a really good job. It’s been a struggle on the Truck side, but so thankful to get it done here."
Motorsport.com - Carson Hocevar captured the checkered flag in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Motorsport.com - The race featured two red flags and an overtime restart.
Motorsport.com - Hocevar's victory marked his sixth career NCTS victory and his second at Texas.
Motorsport.com - Hocevar passed Gio Ruggiero on the final restart to secure the win.
Motorsport.com - Honeycutt left Texas with a championship lead, 14 points clear of Chandler Smith and 19 points clear of Riggs.
WHERE:
Motorsport.com - The race took place at Texas Motor Speedway.
WHEN:
Motorsport.com - The race occurred on a Friday.
WHY:
Motorsport.com - Hocevar expressed that winning meant a lot to him and mentioned wanting to celebrate at a Chili’s.
HOW:
Motorsport.com - The race included a chaotic restart with multiple three-wide actions and a significant crash involving Justin Haley, which led to a second red flag and overtime.
Motorsport.com - Hocevar had an impressive restart, charging up to second and later taking the lead.
Motorsport.com - The race included multiple cautions and strategic pit stops that influenced the outcome.
(UPDATED May 2, 2026 23:10 UTC)
In an impressive display of skill, Hocevar secured his second consecutive victory at Texas, just days after clinching his first Cup win at Talladega. After the race, he expressed his disbelief and excitement, joking about celebrating with a trip to Chili's, while also thanking his team for their hard work despite the struggles on the Truck side. The race was marked by a chaotic restart that featured multiple three-wide actions and a significant crash involving Justin Haley, which ultimately led to a second red flag and overtime.
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(UPDATED May 2, 2026 21:10 UTC)
Carson Hocevar captured the checkered flag in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, marking his sixth career victory in the series and his second win at this track. He secured the win by passing Gio Ruggiero on the final restart after a race that featured two red flags and an overtime restart, with Kyle Busch finishing in second and Kaden Honeycutt taking third. Honeycutt left Texas with a championship lead, 14 points ahead of Chandler Smith and 19 points clear of Layne Riggs, while Hocevar expressed that winning meant a lot to him and mentioned wanting to celebrate at a Chili’s.