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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 25: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Mobile Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Bubba Wallace<\/a> and Carson Hocevar<\/a> have already shared tense moments on the track in 2026, and now their rivalry has spilled into a podcast conversation. During the debut episode of NASCAR-backed podcast \u201cRacin\u2019 With The Boys,\u201d Wallace offered a candid assessment of the young Spire Motorsports driver, describing him as \u201ca goober\u201d while discussing his personality around the garage.<\/p>\n The comments came during a light-hearted segment featuring Wallace, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series<\/a> champion Ryan Blaney, and hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton<\/a>. While the exchange included plenty of laughter, it also highlighted the different approaches that Wallace and Hocevar bring to the NASCAR Cup Series. The discussion arrived months after the two drivers were involved in one of the season\u2019s most talked-about incidents at Martinsville Speedway.<\/p>\n Bubba Wallace Calls Carson Hocevar a Goober on NASCAR Podcast<\/p>\n Bubba Wallace<\/a> did not hold back when asked about Carson Hocevar during the May 28 episode of \u201cRacin\u2019 With The Boys.\u201d While looking at photos of the Spire Motorsports driver, Wallace joked about Hocevar\u2019s reserved nature and limited interaction with other competitors.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s kind of just a goober. He doesn\u2019t interact with any of the drivers. He\u2019s just to himself. All he does is iRacing and goes and races on the weekends.\u201d<\/p>\n The conversation continued with more playful teasing as Wallace added that Hocevar \u201clooks like a who,\u201d a reference to the fictional characters from Dr. Seuss\u2019 Horton Hears a Who!.<\/p>\n The remarks focused on Hocevar\u2019s personality rather than his driving ability. The 23-year-old driver is known for spending significant time on iRacing and has built much of his development through simulator racing. That background differs from that of many veteran drivers who developed relationships over years of face-to-face competition in the NASCAR garage.<\/p>\n Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace\u2019s Rivalry Started on the Track<\/p>\n The Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar rivalry became a major storyline earlier this season. Tensions first surfaced during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, then escalated at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400 in March.<\/p>\n With 77 laps remaining, Hocevar made a three-wide move underneath Wallace on a restart entering Turn 1. Wallace responded on the following lap by making contact with the rear of Hocevar\u2019s No. 77 car in Turn 3. The incident triggered a 12-car crash that dramatically affected the race.<\/p>\n Wallace finished 36th and later accepted responsibility for the incident.<\/p>\n \u201cI misjudged\u2026 I didn\u2019t appreciate the three-wide into [Turn 1],\u201d Wallace said after the race.<\/p>\n The result hurt Wallace in the standings and sparked widespread discussion throughout the NASCAR community.<\/p>\n Carson Hocevar Responded After Martinsville Incident<\/p>\n Despite the crash and growing rivalry, Carson Hocevar revealed that Wallace reached out to him privately after Martinsville. According to Hocevar, Wallace acknowledged that frustration played a role in his actions during the race.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been there, done that,\u201d Hocevar said. \u201cHe said I did nothing wrong. He was already mad, and it sent him over the edge.\u201d<\/p>\n The response reflected a measured approach from Hocevar, who has enjoyed a breakthrough season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The Spire Motorsports driver has already earned his first Cup Series victory and remains firmly in playoff contention.<\/p>\n Ryan Blaney also offered a perspective during the podcast discussion, noting that Hocevar\u2019s aggressive driving style can sometimes frustrate veteran competitors.<\/p>\n As the NASCAR playoffs approach, both Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar remain focused on their seasons. Wallace continues to chase consistency with 23XI Racing, while Hocevar looks to build on the strongest year of his Cup Series career. Their latest podcast exchange shows that the rivalry remains one of the most closely watched storylines in NASCAR.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a writer covering NASCAR, Formula 1, and the IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. He has also written for Sportsnaut, FanSided, Total Apex Sports, and Last Word on Sports. Wilberforce focuses on the NASCAR Cup Series, breaking down news, driver stories, and key moments with a clear, fast, and engaging style. His work connects headlines to context, helping readers understand what matters most in the sport. 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