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Carson Hocevar reunites with primary partner in 2025

Carson Hocevar will have a familiar scheme on the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro as he reunites with a primary partner who supported him during his Rookie of the Year campaign.

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According to a press release, Zeigler Automotive Group will once again partner with Hocevar as he headlines the revamped Spire Motorsports lineup. The privately owned automotive dealer group will serve as the primary partner in eight races next season as Hocevar showcases the black-and-yellow scheme.

The schedule includes the biggest race of the season, the Daytona 500. It also includes the track where Hocevar made his Cup Series debut in 2023, World Wide Technology Raceway.

"I'm excited to continue our partnership with Zeigler Automotive Group after a successful rookie season," the reigning Rookie of the Year said in a statement. "They've been such a great support group since day one for me and the No. 77 team.

"I'm looking forward to continuing to build our partnership on and off the track and can't wait to take the Zeigler Chevrolet to Victory Lane."

Zeigler's 2025 schedule:

  • Daytona 500 - February 16
  • Homestead-Miami Speedway - March 23
  • Darlington Raceway - April 6
  • Nashville Superspeedway - June 1
  • Michigan International Speedway - June 8
  • Chicago Street Course - July 6
  • Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - July 27
  • World Wide Technology Raceway - September 7

The partnership featured nine races last season, a slate that also included the season-opening Daytona 500. Hocevar delivered two top-10 finishes with the yellow and black scheme. He crossed the line eighth at World Wide Technology Raceway and ninth at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

"We are very excited for the 2025 season with Carson and the Spire team," said Aaron J. Zeigler, president and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group and Zeigler Racing, in a statement. "This past year has been nothing short of incredible, with Carson earning the well-deserved Rookie of the Year award.

"His performance on the track has exceeded all expectations, and if this past year is any indication of what's to come, we're in for an exciting ride. Carson's commitment to excellence, both on and off the track, has made a tremendous impact, and we are honored to continue to support our hometown hero. His dedication to the community has been inspiring, and we can't wait to see what's next for Carson, Zeigler, and the entire Spire team."