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Carson Hocevar Triggers Chaotic NASCAR Pile-Up, Halts Chicago Race with Early Red Flag – Video

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July 6, 2025
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Carson Hocevar Triggers Chaotic NASCAR Pile-Up, Halts Chicago Race with Early Red Flag – Video
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A chaotic scene unfolded at the Chicago Street Course during the NASCAR Cup race, as a massive pile-up brought the early red flag out. The race, which started with high hopes for Carson Hocevar, quickly turned into a nightmare for several drivers.

On just the third lap of the race, Hocevar’s collision with the wall triggered a chain reaction that resulted in multiple cars crashing into each other. Brad Keselowski, Daniel Suarez, Austin Dillon, Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, and Will Brown were among the drivers caught up in the chaos, with their cars suffering significant damage.

The track was left nearly impassable, forcing a race stoppage that lasted 16 minutes as officials worked to clear the debris and damaged vehicles. The incident not only affected the race outcome but also had implications for the $1 million in-season bracket challenge, with Hocevar and Tyler Reddick among the impacted contenders.

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While some drivers managed to navigate through the wreckage unscathed, others, like Cole Custer, were not so lucky, sustaining damage in the aftermath of the initial crash. The unexpected turn of events reshuffled the leaderboard and set the stage for a dramatic and unpredictable race.

As the dust settled, it became evident that no driver was safe from the relentless and unforgiving nature of NASCAR racing. Even championship leader William Byron faced his own set of challenges early in the race, highlighting the unpredictable and volatile environment of motorsport at the highest level.

The Chicago Street Course had truly lived up to its reputation as a demanding and unforgiving track, where one small mistake could have catastrophic consequences for not just an individual driver, but for multiple contenders vying for victory. The NASCAR Cup race had kicked off with excitement and anticipation but quickly descended into chaos and uncertainty, leaving fans on the edge of their seats and drivers fighting for survival in a high-speed battleground.

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