CHEVROLET NCS AT ALL-STAR OPEN: Hocevar Post-Race Quotes – Speedway Digest

Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, won the All-Star Open race to secure his first career start in the main event. Hocevar marks Chevrolet’s 10th driver in the lineup for the All-Star Race.

How tough was it out there to win that race?

“We were really loose. I had my hands full, for sure. It’s great to be an All-Star, per say, for a night and be able to be in the big show. I’ve watched this race and been a fan for all my life, so to be able to do this and win the Open is super cool. I think it tells a lot about this race team. North Wilkesboro Speedway is incredible. I love everything about this facility.

I liked our racecar yesterday.. I didn’t like it today. But if we’re that fast and I don’t like it at all, hopefully this is a good sign for us. The Indiana Fever team won last night, so we’re going to have to try and hopefully have a shot at it in the All-Star Race.”

Describe the discipline of leading on the outside and having people inside of you..

“Yeah, especially with the Open, right? It’s make it or bust, so you know people are going to be aggressive. For me, it’s just a good ole fashion dirt racing feel – just running the top, trying to unwind the wheel, get momentum and get them on exit. Unlike dirt racing, they can hit you and get you in the left-rear. Of all people, I probably deserve it more than anybody else or have one coming. No problem of just being aggressive there, but everyone was racing really clean and respectful. Being able to control the restarts really helped that.” 

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