Denny Hamlin Warns Carson Hocevar About Mocking Drivers Off-Track: ‘That Would Bug Me’

NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin issued a public warning to younger driver Carson Hocevar on September 22, 2026, cautioning him against mocking or taunting other drivers off-track after on-track incidents. Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 car, acknowledged Hocevar's growing popularity and positive impact on the sport but suggested such behavior crosses a line. Hamlin stated the off-track taunting would personally bother him, implying it could provoke stronger reactions from drivers involved in racing confrontations.