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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

2027 Silly Season updates

2027 Silly Season updates

May 14, 2026
Even before the season, a frequent question was whether Kyle Busch, on an expiring contract, would re-sign with Richard
Carson Hocevar’s 2026 #77 Spectrum Chevrolet paint scheme.

Watkins Glen Saturday notebook

Watkins Glen Saturday notebook

May 9, 2026
Met Gala appearance is a change of pace for Carson Hocevar
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 02: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 02, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar rides the wave to NASCAR Cup pole at Texas

Carson Hocevar rides the wave to NASCAR Cup pole at Texas

May 2, 2026
In a manner of speaking, Carson Hocevar called his shot at Texas Motor Speedway—and wound up on the pole for Sunday’s Wurth
Carson Hocevar’s 2026 #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet paint scheme.

Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 post-race inspection results

Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 post-race inspection results

May 2, 2026
Post-race inspection is complete following the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 01: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the ' Dente Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 01, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar continues his roll with NASCAR Truck Series win at Texas

Carson Hocevar continues his roll with NASCAR Truck Series win at Texas

May 2, 2026
The glass slipper still firmly on his foot from last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, Carson Hocevar mashed
Carson Hocevar’s 2025 #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet paint scheme.

After breakout win, Carson Hocevar brings confidence to Lone Star State

After breakout win, Carson Hocevar brings confidence to Lone Star State

April 30, 2026
For Carson Hocevar, success arrived a week early
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet, celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar’s first win highlights surge of young talent in NASCAR

Carson Hocevar’s first win highlights surge of young talent in NASCAR

April 27, 2026
Carson Hocevar’s career first win in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway was impactful not just personally
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Post-race inspection complete, Carson Hocevar’s Talladega win is official

Post-race inspection complete, Carson Hocevar’s Talladega win is official

April 26, 2026
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar rises at Talladega for emotional first NASCAR Cup Series victory

Carson Hocevar rises at Talladega for emotional first NASCAR Cup Series victory

April 26, 2026
Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

IKEA to serve as associate sponsor of Carson Hocevar in three races

IKEA to serve as associate sponsor of Carson Hocevar in three races

April 22, 2026
IKEA, the leading furniture solutions brand with the vision to create a better everyday life for its customers, will partner
2026 77 Chilis Throwback

Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback at Darlington

Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback at Darlington

March 16, 2026
Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports are building on the Ride the ‘Dente…Again’te campaign, turning back the clock
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Monster Energy considering deal with Carson Hocevar

Monster Energy considering deal with Carson Hocevar

March 8, 2026
Monster Energy is in talks to sign a personal-services agreement with NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar, according to people
2026 77 Chilis Cota

Chili’s returns to sponsor Carson Hocevar at COTA

Chili’s returns to sponsor Carson Hocevar at COTA

February 24, 2026
Chili’s® Grill & Bar returns to the track March 1 in Austin, Texas, and it’s bringing Ride the ‘Dente™ along for more
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 22: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Spire Motorsports collects a pair of top fives at Atlanta, Carson Hocevar survives chaos

Spire Motorsports collects a pair of top fives at Atlanta, Carson Hocevar survives chaos

February 22, 2026
By Dustin Albino
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Hocevar sees possible Daytona 500 victory slip away on final lap

Carson Hocevar sees possible Daytona 500 victory slip away on final lap

February 15, 2026
By Dustin Albino