The checkered flag has dropped at Texas Motor Speedway, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has a new winner. Carson Hocevar delivered a masterclass in overtime racing to claim victory in the SpeedyCash.com 250 on May 1, 2026. The win came after a thrilling final sequence that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Hocevar's path to victory wasn't easy. Early in the final stage, his team had a slow pit stop that dropped him back in the pack. This allowed Gio Ruggiero to take control after the last green-flag pit stop cycle. Ruggiero looked poised for a win, but a spin by Tyler Ankrum with just 22 laps remaining brought out a caution that tightened the field and set up a dramatic finish.

The race went into overtime, and Ruggiero initially held the lead on the first restart. But Hocevar had other plans. He surged past Ruggiero on the restart, and as three drivers battled fiercely for second place coming to the white flag, Hocevar pulled away. He cruised to the checkered flag, with NASCAR veteran Kyle Busch crossing the line in second place.

Here are the full, unofficial results from the race at Texas Motor Speedway:

Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Kyle Busch, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Daniel Hemric, No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
Christian Eckes, No. 91 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
Tyler Ankrum, No. 18 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
William Sawalich, No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota (-1 lap)
Toni Breidinger, No. 27 Rackley W.A.R. Chevrolet (-1)
Stewart Friesen, No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota (-1)
Spencer Boyd, No. 76 Freedom Racing Enterprises Chevrolet (-2)
Caleb Costner, No. 93 Costner Motorsports Chevrolet (-4)

Several drivers were involved in incidents that ended their nights early. Justin Haley (No. 16 Kaulig Racing Ram), Tanner Gray (No. 15 TRICON Garage Toyota), Jake Garcia (No. 98 Thorsport Racing Ford), Andres Perez de Lara (No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet), Grant Enfinger (No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet), and Conner Jones (No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet) all exited the race due to crashes. Kris Wright (No. 81 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet) finished nine laps down.

For Hocevar, this Texas win adds another highlight to his season. The race showcased the unpredictable nature of short-track-style racing on a speedway, where pit strategy, restarts, and split-second decisions can make all the difference. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, moments like these remind us why we love NASCAR.