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Carson Hocevar Honours NASCAR History, But Doesn't Want Earnhardt Comparisons
Carson Hocevar is driving a throwback wrap for the spring race at Darlington, honouring NASCAR history. Hocevar appreciates the late driver Dale Earnhardt, but wants to avoid comparisons.
Carson Hocevar appreciates NASCAR history and embodies some of Dale Earnhardt's character traits. Hocevar appreciates that Chili's Bar & Grill wanted to sponsor the Darlington spring race and pay tribute to the seven-time champion. Hocevar's throwback wrap references the 1981 season. During that season, Earnhardt drove for Rod Osterlund, JD Stacy, and Richard Childress. Hocevar does not like comparisons to Earnhardt, which he says began with "not apologizing after running into people" and being aggressive. Hocevar hopes to perform well with the throwback scheme.
Key Facts
- Carson Hocevar is driving a throwback wrap at Darlington.
- The wrap is for the spring race, sponsored by Chili's Bar & Grill.
- The scheme pays tribute to NASCAR history.
- The throwback honours Dale Earnhardt, the seven-time champion.
- The wrap references Earnhardt's 1981 season.
- Hocevar said he does not want comparisons to Earnhardt.
- Hocevar wants to be fast enough to be relevant.
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- Motorsport.com — Carson Hocevar doesn't want to be Dale Earnhardt