The No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro will have a familiar scheme in numerous races this season as Carson Hocevar reunites with a longtime sponsor.
According to a press release from Spire Motorsports, Zeigler Automotive Group returns for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The chain of privately-owned auto dealerships will support Hocevar in 11 races this season as the former Rookie of the Year continues his pursuit of his first career win.
The first race featuring the yellow and black Zeigler scheme will be the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 1. It will then return for 10 races in the second half of the season.
The rest of the Zeigler schedule includes Michigan International Raceway on June 7, Pocono Raceway on June 14, Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 12, Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, Iowa Speedway on Aug. 9, Richmond Raceway on Aug. 15, Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 19, Kansas Speedway on Sept. 27, and Martinsville Speedway on Nov. 1.
“I’m excited to continue our partnership with Zeigler Automotive Group,” said Hocevar in a press release. “I grew up right down the street from their headquarters in Kalamazoo, so it is cool to see how it has all come full circle.
“The whole Zeigler family have been such great supporters of me and the No. 77 team since day one. I’m looking forward to continuing to build our partnership on and off the track and can’t wait to park the Zeigler Chevrolet in Victory Lane this year.”
Zeigler has been a sponsor for Hocevar since he joined Spire Motorsports as a rookie in 2024. The company had a presence on the No. 77 Chevrolet in nine races that season as Hocevar contended for Rookie of the Year. This included an eighth-place finish at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Zeigler returned to the No. 77 in 2025 while taking over the car in eight races. The highlight of this season was a runner-up finish at Nashville Superspeedway.
“Sponsoring Carson Hocevar for the 2026 season is about more than putting our name on the No. 77 — it’s about supporting someone who represents the future of this sport and the way we do business,” said Aaron J. Zeigler, president and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group and Zeigler Racing.
“Carson brings intensity, authenticity, and a relentless drive to improve every time he takes the track. That mindset will take him far, and we can’t wait to see what he does next as he continues to push what’s possible.”