Jonathan Howard

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Writer at On3

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NASCAR insiders praise Carson Hocevar's personality after Truck Series theatrics at Kansas

2 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Skip to main contentOn Saturday, Carson Hocevar made headlines with his great victory at Kansas in the Truck Series and his hand gesture while doing it. After last-lap contact racing for the lead with Layne Riggs, the NASCAR Cup Series driver had to remind him who he was racing against. Carson Hocevar spent the entire exit of Turn 4 and to the finish line with his middle finger out of his window. Frankly, it was hilarious. But it caused a little bit of an uproar online.
Mike Joy responds to critics of Kansas race broadcast, Brad Keselowski wreck

2 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Facing criticism online for the NASCAR Cup Series race coverage at Kansas Speedway, Mike Joy is defending himself and his colleagues. One issue in particular drew the ire of fans watching the race at home. Brad Keselowski appeared to be reeling in Chase Elliott for the lead. It was a huge moment for Keselowski after struggling heavily in 2025. The worst start to a season in his career. Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer, and Kevin Harvick were talking about Keselowski and his run-up to Elliott.
Front Row Motorsports decides on appeal of Layne Riggs Kansas DQ

2 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Front Row Motorsports has decided that they will not be appealing the Layne Riggs disqualification from Kansas Speedway. Riggs originally finished P2 to Carson Hocevar. However, he was given a P31 result following post-race inspection by NASCAR. Layne Riggs had an issue with his bed cover at Kansas. NASCAR officials found that it flexed or sagged during the race. We have seen penalties for flexible windshields before, and now Riggs gets hit for the bed cover.
Kyle Larson reflects on taking Cup Series points lead ahead of Indy 500, Coke 600 double

3 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Today, Kyle Larson made a huge statement and throttled the competition at Kansas, leading 221 of 267 laps on his way to the win. Larson has now taken the NASCAR Cup Series points lead, and the next points weekend is his Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 double. Kyle Larson showed why he is considered one of the best, if not the best, drivers in the world. At a track that he won at by just 0.001 seconds a year ago, he frankly dominated today.
NASCAR insiders react to AJ Allmendinger ranting against ECR at Kansas

3 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

During tonight’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas, AJ Allmendinger was out early due to a mechanical failure and was so mad. Who was he mad at? ECR Engines, the engine manufacturer owned by RCR and used by teams such as Kaulig and Trackhouse Racing. AJ Allmendinger is a fiery personality. Competition is everything to him. When he was out of the race early today with an engine issue, he was furious. Over the radio, Allmendinger explicitly called out his engine manufacturer.
Alex Bowman clears the air after Denny Hamlin beef at Kansas

3 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

During the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, Alex Bowman did not appreciate how Denny Hamlin raced him. At least, he didn’t appreciate Hamlin waving to him as if to say “goodbye” as he went by him on the track. Alex Bowman and Denny Hamlin are not the best of friends. They have had their run-ins in the past and have no love lost between the two of them. Today was another, albeit small, iteration of that rivalry. Following the finish tonight, Bowman went online to vent his frustrations a bit.
Kyle Larson sets NASCAR record in dominant win at Kansas Speedway

3 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Started on pole, won Stage 1, won Stage 2, led 221 laps, had the fastest lap – Kyle Larson had the perfect weekend at Kansas. Those 221 laps out front set a NASCAR record for most laps led in a Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Kyle Larson was impossible to stop today. He almost hinted at the fact that this race might be a bit “boring” earlier in the weekend. Then he went out and stunk it up by dominating a very good Cup Series field at Kansas. Last year, he won by 0.001 seconds.
WATCH: Corey Heim triggers huge wreck at Kansas, takes out Bubba Wallace, Justin Haley

3 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Caution after caution. This race is starting to get intense, and drivers like Bubba Wallace are paying the price for others’ mistakes. Corey Heim made contact with Justin Haley, and from there, the chaos ensued. First NASCAR Cup Series race of the year for Heim and he’s made a big mistake. Justin Haley, Erik Jones, Bubba Wallace, Michael McDowell, and Corey Heim were all involved in this wreck officially. Rookie mistake or just a consequence of restarts at Kansas? Probably a rookie mistake.
Kyle Busch rips NASCAR Next Gen car amid Kansas struggles

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Jonathan Howard

While Kyle Busch was able to move up through the field in the first stage, he has stagnated outside of the top-10 now in Stage 2. Things were going well, and now his No. 8 RCR Chevy is struggling. Busch blames NASCAR and the Next Gen car. Kyle Busch has been a vocal critic of the Next Gen car. He is never afraid to speak his mind on all things NASCAR whenever possible. In that way, he has taken on that elder statesman role in the Cup Series. Busch was beside himself on the radio.
Kyle Busch rips NASCAR Next Gen car amid Kansas struggles

3 days ago | on3.com | Jonathan Howard

Skip to main contentWhile Kyle Busch was able to move up through the field in the first stage, he has stagnated outside of the top-10 now in Stage 2. Things were going well and now his No.8 RCR Chevy is struggling. Busch blames NASCAR and the Next Gen car. Kyle Busch has been a vocal critic of the Next Gen car. He is never afraid to speak his mind on all things NASCAR whenever possible. In that way he has taken on that elder statesman role in the Cup Series.