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Eric Estepp

The #1 NASCAR content creator on YouTube, Eric Estepp hosts Out of the Groove, a daily talk show covering news and trending topics in the NASCAR fan community.

NASCAR might be heading to San Diego, and Carson Hocevar is in hot water again, this time not because of his driving but because of what he said off-track. A new street race is on the table, but it’s a controversy off the course that’s stealing headlines. The sport is at a crossroads in more ways than one.

  • Could NASCAR really be heading to the streets of Southern California next season?
  • Did Carson Hocevar’s comments about Mexico City cross the line or just show his age?
  • Is Spire’s $50,000 fine a punishment or a public message?
  • And what does this say about NASCAR’s push for new markets… and its tolerance for mistakes?

Between a potential San Diego street race and a Cup driver fined for live-streaming commentary, there’s no shortage of drama. But the Hocevar saga isn’t just about bad judgment; it’s about image, sponsors, and how far a team will go to rein in their own star. Credit to Carson for owning it. But in today’s NASCAR, apologies aren’t always enough. Will this be a turning point for Hocevar, or just another footnote in a career that’s already full of headlines? And will San Diego be the next big stage for stock car racing? Click play, then drop your take in the comments.

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