Opportunities do come galore in NASCAR. Chances can make their way around in the sport through whatever means at the display. Chase Elliott receiving the ban after Charlotte has turned out to be one such instance that turns out to be a blessing for another.

At the recently concluded Coca-Cola 600, Elliott and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin got into a heated brawl on the track, which resulted in both of the cars being rendered useless in lap 186. The suspension means replacements will be the need of the hour at Hendrick Motorsports. As other events unfold, specific drivers look forward to the new exposure in the Cup.

Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar Looks to Deliver on the Occasion

Hendrick Motorsports are looking to explore their options in Elliott’s absence. The name that has come up in the talks is Corey LaJoie. While LaJoie will be looking for a chance at the #9 Camaro ZL1, Spire is summoning the Truck driver, Carson Hocevar. That implies Enjoy Illinois 300 will also be Hocevar’s Cup Series debut.

The 20-year-old youngster has admired and desired the #7 seat in the Cup Series. This is an example where preparation meets opportunity certainly. Hocevar has continued to improve through ARCA Menards, Truck, and Xfinity Series and, as a result, takes his place at Spire Motorsports. Having let the world know his interest in Cup Series racing, through a tweet, Chase Elliott’s ban only reignites the talks of a further transition into the Cup.

Hocevar’s concise reply left the fandom excited about the consequences of Elliott’s ban through Twitter. An emoji that if described best shows his satisfaction with the recent turn of events. But that is not all he had to say. The Michigan native had some predictions to unveil as well.

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Hocevar Drops the Curtain on Cup Series Debut Wish, Makes Best Out of Chase Elliott Suspension

After the announcement of his debut at Gateway, Xfinity’s #77 driver has also dropped a small throwback note to a previous tweet. As it turns out, Hocevar, on March 8th, had tweeted the number 7, which is also the charter he will operate at the next Cup race. Could this be a prediction that no one saw coming?

The fortunate occurrence has yet again divided the fandom as they are left questioning Hocevar’s intentions behind the tweet. While it may well be luck at play, the stage is set for LaJoie and Carson to take over. The suspension comes costlier, particularly after his tibia injury in the initial phase of the season. While LaJoie has had the highest finish of fourth this season, Hocevar continues to impress in the Craftsman Truck Series.

The wreck between Hamlin and Elliott has also taken a new turn. Hamlin has put forward claims that the bumps from Elliott were completely intentional. But from what any follower can take away from the event is that the suspension has come as a blessing for Hocevar.

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