NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recently met with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. After their meetup, Larson posted a picture of the three on his Instagram account and humorously poked fun at Stenhouse Jr. regarding his anger issues in the caption. Larson wrote, “@stenhousejr getting a lecture from manager Dave Roberts on how to control his anger,” referencing Stenhouse Jr.’s recent outburst.

This lighthearted jab came shortly after an incident during the Mexico City race on Sunday, June 15, 2025, which was the first points-paying international NASCAR race since 1958. In the race, Carson Hocevar of Spire Motorsports made contact with Stenhouse Jr.’s #47 Chevy Camaro ZL1, spinning him out and significantly impacting the race dynamics. Following this, Stenhouse Jr. was visibly furious and threatened Hocevar, saying, “I’m going to beat your a** when we get back to the States”.

Stenhouse Jr. had a rough start in the 100-lap race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. He began from 33rd position with a best lap time of 94.15 seconds and a top speed of 92.53 mph, which was 1.38 seconds slower than the pole sitter Shane van Gisbergen. After the spin and slow start, Stenhouse Jr. finished 27th in the 241.7-mile race, just ahead of his Toyota teammate Austin Dillon. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson ended the race in 36th place, two spots behind Carson Hocevar.

The incident in Mexico City was the second time in three races that Hocevar spun out Stenhouse Jr., which escalated tensions between the two drivers. NASCAR analyst Jeff Gluck commented on the situation during an episode of ‘The Teardown,’ praising Stenhouse Jr. for avoiding a physical confrontation with Hocevar, calling it a “smart move” to avoid arrest by Mexican authorities. Gluck emphasized the importance of understanding local laws and avoiding legal trouble abroad. He explained that although Stenhouse Jr. was provoked, especially after a previous incident in Nashville where Hocevar caused a wreck but backed off, the repeated contact in Mexico City led to Stenhouse Jr.’s frustration and post-race confrontation. Gluck also noted that audio captured Hocevar admitting fault but showing indifference to the consequences.

Carson Hocevar explained the incident by saying he slid on tire marbles on the left side of the track, which caused him to lose control and spin Stenhouse Jr. He admitted it was a sloppy mistake and that Stenhouse Jr. was the last person he wanted to hit during the race. Hocevar was a lap down and trying to finish the race while looking for any opportunity, but he acknowledged his error and took responsibility for the incident.

As of the 2025 season, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ranks 21st in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with 312 points. He has achieved two top-ten finishes and one top-five finish in 16 starts this season.

The article was written by Karan Yadav, a sports journalist focused on motorsports with a passion for detailed and accurate reporting.

In summary, the article covers the recent feud between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar, highlighted by the spin incident in Mexico City, Stenhouse Jr.’s angry reaction, Kyle Larson’s humorous Instagram post teasing Stenhouse Jr., and expert commentary on the situation emphasizing the wisdom of avoiding physical altercations abroad. It also provides race details and standings context for Stenhouse Jr. in the 2025 NASCAR season.