INDYCAR is deeply saddened to learn of Gordon Johncock's passing.
The 1976 series champion was known for his hard-charging, no-nonsense style that led him to two Indy 500 victories and 25 wins. "Gordy" was 90.
As with every episode of @BussinWTB, Taylor Lewan and Will Compton love to ask NASCAR drivers about Carson Hocevar. This week, it was Kyle Larson who drew the question. And he gave an insightful answer. 👀
“Hocevar, honestly, I respect his talent. I think he’s extremely good and fast. I like his aggressiveness, even, but I would say it goes overboard a lot of the time.
“For me, he’s young, but he’s more immature than what his age is. I have his little Twitch stream thing pop up on my Instagram feed every now and then, and I’m like, ‘Dude, this guy is like an 8-year-old.’
“That’s where I lose a little bit of respect because I’m like, ‘This guy could be the future of our sport, and he’s acting like he’s 8 years old.” 🤣
As a driver, Larson sees the talent and potential of Hocevar.
“He’s phenomenal. He outruns his teammates by a lot every week. He’s really good. He’s going to be around for a long time, and he’s going to win a lot of races.
“I think once he definitely harnesses himself some and kinda dials back that aggression a little bit, and manages a race better, I think he can win multiple races a year, and he’s close to that. He’s definitely gotten better over the last couple of years.” 🔥
Link 🎥: https://t.co/rBtGpT2Khl
"[Curt] Cignetti told both of his bosses...to turn down all external requests and speaking engagements so he could continue to focus on football. 'I'm 95% football,' Cignetti said. 'We've said no to everything except for the Indy 500.'" - @ESPN https://t.co/5ayRrefb0O
Austin Hill spins while battling Jesse Love for sixth position.
William Sawalich comes in late and clobbers Hill.
"I'll remember that" Hill tells the No. 21 team, referring to the way Love was racing him.
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