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Smith: 'I don't like Hocevar as a human'
13 Jul
Summary
- Zane Smith stated he dislikes Carson Hocevar as a person.
- NASCAR met with both drivers, but animosity remains.
- No penalties were issued for Smith's Chicagoland incident.
The intense rivalry between NASCAR drivers Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar continues unabated following a recent meeting with race officials. Smith openly expressed his ongoing personal disdain for Hocevar, stating that the discussion did not resolve their significant animosity.
Smith indicated that further on-track incidents are probable whenever the drivers encounter each other. He recalled past encounters where he felt Hocevar drove aggressively and then spoke negatively about him. Smith also criticized Hocevar's demeanor outside the car.
Carson Hocevar, however, appeared to minimize the significance of the Chicagoland incident and the subsequent meeting. He characterized the clash as typical hard racing, questioning the need for official intervention. This perspective contrasts with Smith's strong personal feelings.
No penalties were imposed by NASCAR regarding Zane Smith's action at Chicagoland Speedway where he appeared to intentionally wreck Hocevar.
