Kevin Harvick advised Carson Hocevar to stay aggressive after the latter's involvement in a melee at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.
What happened?
The incident occurred on Lap 83 when Hocevar tagged the rear of John Hunter Nemechek, sparking a pileup.
Why it matters for Kevin Harvick
Harvick, the 2014 champion, believes Hocevar should not change his driving style, as it's what makes him successful.
Harvick said on his podcast and YouTube show that he would tell Hocevar to keep doing what he's doing because that's what makes him good.
What comes next?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. echoed Harvick's sentiment, adding that Hocevar provides entertainment behind the wheel.
Harvick thinks Hocevar will learn from his mistakes and develop his aggressive race craft.
He doesn't think the contact with Nemechek was inherently wrong but believes Hocevar should have hit him square and stayed on the bumper.
Harvick said Hocevar will teach himself those things and that mentally it doesn't bother him.
He believes that if Spire Motorsports tries to fundamentally change Hocevar, he will become a worse driver.
Harvick thinks Hocevar should be allowed to continue racing aggressively, as it's what makes him great.
The advice from Harvick came after Austin Dillon and Bubba Wallace expressed frustrations over the incident on Sunday.
Harvick's comments were made on his podcast and YouTube show, where he discussed the incident and Hocevar's driving style.
He thinks Hocevar has the ability to continue putting people in a bad spot, but that's how you've got to race the Gen 7 car.
Harvick wants to see Hocevar soften the edges born from his own inexperience and continue to develop his aggressive race craft.
He thinks Hocevar will realize what he could have done differently when he looks at the video of the incident.
Harvick said Hocevar could have prevented the wreck by hitting Nemechek square and staying on the bumper.
He thinks Hocevar has the potential to be a great driver and should be allowed to continue racing aggressively.