The Final Lap Weekly: Carson Hocevar STUNS Talladega! Wild Celebration, Hamlin Frustrated & NASCAR’s New CEO | Texas Preview
TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, May 1, 2026
Carson Hocevar STUNS Talladega! Wild Celebration, Hamlin Frustrated & NASCAR’s New CEO | Texas Preview
Talladega brought absolute CHAOS, and Carson Hocevar delivered the biggest moment of his career—his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series WIN! But it wasn’t just the victory that had everyone talking… his wild post-race celebration lit up the NASCAR world and sparked major reactions across the garage.
Denny Hamlin was fired up and made it crystal clear he’s fed up with superspeedway racing and the style of competition at Talladega. NASCAR also drops huge news with the announcement of a brand-new CEO, while Tony Stewart hints at a possible Truck Series comeback—and Kevin Harvick might not be far behind.
Plus, Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his Fantasy NASCAR picks, and we break down the upcoming showdown at Texas Motor Speedway, where drivers trade drafting for treacherous 1.5-mile oval battles. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie on The Final Lap Weekly.
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