DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Blaine Perkins, driver of the #07 AUTOPARKit.com Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Blaine Perkins, driver of the #07 AUTOPARKit.com Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) | Getty Images

SS GreenLight Racing, Blaine Perkins part ways; Carson Hocevar driving No. 07 at COTA

SS GreenLight Racing announced Tuesday that the organization and Blaine Perkins, driver of the 07 Chevrolet, have mutually parted ways effective immediately. The team, which has had a disappointing start to the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season, is coming off of its best finish of the season at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Carson Hocevar, driver of the Niece Motorsports No.42 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will attempt to make his Xfinity Series debut at the 3.42 mile road course in Austin, TX.

“Obviously we are disappointed with how the season has started,” said team owner Bobby Dotter. “But after talking with Blaine and his group, we feel that it is in the best interest of all parties involved to mutually part ways, and work to build some momentum heading into the next few weeks.  We are extremely grateful for Carson, Al (Niece) and everyone involved in this decision, helping us move swiftly as the 07 team prepares for this weekend.”

— SS GreenLight Racing —