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Carson Hocevar’s Indy 500 drive dismissed following Andretti boss’ driver search message
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Carson Hocevar ruled out of Indy 500 as Andretti boss signals wider driver search
Carson Hocevar has been ruled out of contention for a potential fourth entry at Andretti Global at the Indianapolis 500. The team continues to evaluate its options for the 2026 edition of the race and whether expanding beyond its current three-car lineup adds value to its campaign.
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NASCAR Food City 500 Prize Money: How much is the winner expected to make at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2026?
All drivers taking the field for the main event will be racing to win 133.25 miles on Sunday (April 12) on the 0.533-mile-short track. Along with the win, there will be monetary rewards for the Food City 500 winner. In 2026, the 500-laps race boasts a prize pool of $11,233,037.
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