The young racer also upset a driver on track during the Mexico City race, prompting his opponent to tell him, "I'm going to beat your a-- when we get back to the states."

NASCAR's first Cup Series international points race since 1958 left a strong impression on the garage, making a return in 2026 feel likely.

On Tuesday, Spire Motorsports—for which Hocevar drives the No. 77 car—fined Hocevar $50,000 and mandated the Portage, Mich., native attend sensitivity training. The fine will be split among three charities that "serve Mexican communities."