NASCAR's new villain picks another victim and fans want him parked, driver flies with Trump & ratings rebound?

What happened: Monday Morning Pit-Stop recaps Martinsville, where Carson Hocevar drew fan calls to be "parked" after multiple brake checks destroyed Austin Cindric's No. 2 car. William Byron won, leading 362 laps. Key numbers: Byron led 362 laps. Talladega ratings were 2.5 million, up 1% from last year, down from 3.1 in 2024. Phoenix drew 1.2 million. Why it matters: The column says Hocevar has made many enemies this season, and it notes NASCAR believes its ratings have been affected by changed Nielsen methodology.

Monday Morning Pit-Stop recaps Martinsville, where Carson Hocevar drew fan calls to be "parked" after multiple brake checks destroyed Austin Cindric's No. 2 car. William Byron won, leading 362 laps.

The column says Hocevar has made many enemies this season, and it notes NASCAR believes its ratings have been affected by changed Nielsen methodology.