Carson Hocevar Wins 2024 NASCAR Rookie of the Year

Carson Hocevar has been named the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year after a strong season with Spire Motorsports. The 21-year-old driver from Portage, Michigan, outperformed his competitors, including Josh Berry, Zane Smith, and Kaz Grala, securing the title by 107 points. Hocevar's notable achievements in the 2024 season include one top-five finish, six top-10 finishes, and a career-best third place at Watkins Glen. His success marks him as the first Chevrolet driver to win this accolade since 2019 and the third Michigan native to achieve this honor. Hocevar expressed pride in his team's efforts and aims to build on this success by targeting victories and playoff contention in the coming years. His journey reflects an impressive rise from the Craftsman Truck Series to establishing himself as a formidable NASCAR Cup Series competitor.