Hocevar, 20, presently competes fulltime within the Truck Collection with Niece Motorsports. He is but to win, however has ten top-fives and 21 top-tens in 56 begins.
Spire Motorsports, which fields two fulltime Cup entries with Corey LaJoie and Ty Dillon, will enter a automobile in six Xfinity races this 12 months. Kevin Manion and Mike Greci will assist lead the trouble.
The workforce has additionally fashioned a technical alliance with JR Motorsports.
“We’re trying ahead to supporting Spire Motorsports and Carson for these six Xfinity Collection races,” stated JR Motorsports Senior Vice President of Motorsports, L.W. Miller. “It is a nice alternative for Carson to take one other step up the racing ladder whereas getting next-level expertise with a strong workforce.”
Hocevar will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro for the primary time at Dover Motor Speedway on April twenty ninth. Premier Safety Options will function the first sponsor.
“I’m desperate to make my Xfinity Collection debut for Spire Motorsports with help from JR Motorsports,” stated Hocevar in a press release. “I’m very grateful for his or her partnership and for Premier Safety’s perception in me. Collectively, they’re offering me with a improbable alternative to develop as a driver and I intend to take advantage of it.”
Hocevar may also drive the automobile at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Could 27), Nashville Superspeedway (June 24), Michigan Worldwide Speedway (August 5), Darlington Raceway (September 2), and Bristol Motor Speedway (September 15).
“Carson Hocevar is a rising expertise who earned the chance to compete within the NASCAR Xfinity Collection,” stated Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson. “Spire Motorsports prides itself on figuring out proficient race drivers who’re nonetheless within the early phases of their profession and pairing them with veterans who can assist get essentially the most out of that expertise. Carson matches the invoice completely. We’re keen to supply him with the chance to showcase his expertise and work with Bono, Mike Greci and the group from JR Motorsports.”