The Chicago Street Race turned into a demolition derby on Lap 4 of the Grant Park 165, and Carson Hocevar was at the heart of the chaos. The Spire Motorsports driver, known for his aggressive style, brushed the wall exiting Turn 10, spinning his No. 77 Chevy across the track like a pinball.
The result? A seven-car pileup, which eventually brought out a red flag and left the Chicago Street Course blocked. Heavy hitters like Brad Keselowski, Daniel Suarez, Austin Dillon, Will Brown, Todd Gilliland, AJ Allmendinger, and Chris Buescher got caught in the mess, their cars tangled in a mess of crumpled fenders and stalled engines.
Trouble strikes early!
A big pileup collects several cars, including multiple In-Season Challenge contenders! pic.twitter.com/Gc9XdG3BIR
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 6, 2025
It all started with a blistering opening lap. Michael McDowell outmuscled pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen into Turn 1, snatching the lead with a bold move. SVG tried to fight back in the next braking zone, but McDowell’s No. 71 held firm, setting the stage for a frantic pace.
Then came Hocevar’s spin through Turns 10 and 11, a tight section where the street course’s narrow confines leave zero margin for error. His slide triggered a chain reaction, collecting cars left and right, with the track completely choked off.
This pileup’s a gut punch for Hocevar, who started third, his best Chicago qualifying yet. With playoff pressure mounting and an 18th-place points ranking, the 22-year-old’s bold moves keep stirring controversy. Chicago’s streets stay unforgiving, and Hocevar’s just added another wild chapter.
This is a developing story.
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