In a shocking turn of events, a NASCAR team has made a drastic decision following controversial remarks made after a recent race in Mexico. The drama unfolded in Mexico City during the Viva Mexico 250, where Ricky Stenhouse Jr. found himself at the center of a heated on-track incident with fellow driver Carson Hocevar. After the race, Stenhouse Jr. confronted Hocevar, threatening, “I will beat your a– when we get back to the States.”
However, the real bombshell came off the track when Carson Hocevar made insensitive comments about Mexico City on a Twitch live stream. This led to a $50,000 fine from Spire Motorsports and mandated sensitivity training for Hocevar. Surprisingly, the fallout extended beyond Hocevar, as Stenhouse Jr.’s trusted partner, longtime spotter Tab Boyd, was abruptly fired from HYAK Motorsports.
Boyd, who had been a pivotal part of Stenhouse Jr.’s team for years, was let go just days before the NASCAR Cup Series headed to Pocono Raceway. Stepping into Boyd’s role is Clayton Hughes, a seasoned spotter with a championship pedigree. The sudden dismissal of Boyd sparked debates among NASCAR insiders, with some questioning the severity of the punishment.
Despite his departure from HYAK Motorsports, Boyd remains employed in the Xfinity Series and Truck Series, keeping his spotter duties intact for now. As Stenhouse Jr. gears up for the upcoming races with Pocono on the horizon, the timing of the shake-up couldn’t be more precarious.
With the playoffs looming, Stenhouse Jr. sits 21st in the standings, desperately needing to rack up points for a shot at qualification. As the pressure mounts, Stenhouse Jr. faces the challenge of quickly building rapport with Hughes to ensure a seamless transition in the No. 47 car.
In the aftermath of the Mexico incident, Stenhouse Jr. has tempered his initial rage towards Hocevar, indicating a possible truce between the drivers. As they both prepare for Pocono, tensions simmer beneath the surface, hinting at a potential showdown on the track. NASCAR fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this high-stakes rivalry that has taken the racing world by storm.
