SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH CARSON HOCEVAR, SPIRE MOTORSPORTS, FOR NASCAR CUP SERIES CAMPAIGN
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Spectrum (NYSE:CHTR) announced a multi-year partnership with Spire Motorsports and driver Carson Hocevar, beginning with the 68th Daytona 500 on February 15, 2026. Spectrum will serve as primary sponsor on the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro at multiple NASCAR Cup Series races nationwide in 2026.
The deal highlights a return for Hocevar, who wore Spectrum branding early in his career, and promotes Spectrum's fiber-powered internet and streaming reliability to NASCAR fans.
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News Market Reaction – CHTR
In the Feb 10 session, CHTR gained 4.17%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | Advertising partnership | Positive | -0.4% | AI-driven Waymark collaboration powering over 15,000 local TV ad campaigns. |
| Aug 04 | Sports marketing deal | Positive | -1.1% | Multi-year marketing partnership making Spectrum the Cardinals’ Official Telecommunications Partner. |
| Jun 25 | Connectivity partnership | Positive | -1.1% | Strategic Nexar partnership using Spectrum’s managed wireless network for road intelligence. |
| Dec 10 | Arts support initiative | Positive | +3.3% | Ovation TV collaboration extending Stand For The Arts awards with $100,000 support. |
| Aug 01 | Sports streaming deal | Positive | -0.7% | EverPass partnership to offer NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass to businesses. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Partnership headlines have produced mixed, mostly modest reactions, with an average 24h move of -0.02% and more frequent negative than positive follow-through.
Over the past 18 months, Spectrum has used partnerships to expand marketing reach, enhance sports and entertainment offerings, and support community and arts initiatives. Deals ranged from AI-powered ad creation and vehicle connectivity to NFL-focused business packages and arts funding. Price reactions to these partnership announcements were generally muted, averaging about -0.02% over five events, suggesting that investors often view such news as incremental rather than transformational.
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Multi-Year Partnership Jump Starts with 68th Running of Daytona 500 and Spans Tracks Nationwide
Key Takeaways:
- Spectrum will be showcased as primary sponsor of the No. 77 Chevy Camaro driven by Carson Hocevar for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026.
- The partnership spotlights a full-circle moment for Hocevar, who was sponsored by Spectrum in his early racing days.
- With Spectrum's Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment, fans get reliable speed and performance to watch NASCAR races live at home or stream on the go.
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Start your engines: Spectrum is headed to NASCAR, debuting a new multi-year partnership with Spire Motorsports and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar. Spectrum will rev up as the team's primary sponsor for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, beginning Sunday, February 15th with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
"NASCAR is built on speed, passion and innovation — and that spirit aligns perfectly with what we deliver every day at Spectrum as America's Connectivity Company," said Sharon Peters, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Spectrum. "Carson and Spire are not only incredible competitors, but also proud Spectrum customers. With our fastest, most reliable Fiber-Powered Internet and Seamless Connectivity, we help fans follow every moment of the race wherever they watch — and support the teams and businesses behind the sport with the technology and reliability they depend on."
Following the season-opener at the famed 2.5-mile
"Spectrum is a blue chip, iconic American brand that we know resonates with the NASCAR fan base," said Spire Motorsports Co-owner Jeff Dickerson. "This is a high-energy partnership to roll out, beginning with the Daytona 500. Carson is one of the most talented drivers across the sport, so I'm not sure we could have found a more perfect fit. We're thrilled to welcome Spectrum to Spire Motorsports' family of partners and to see them market their platform to the NASCAR fanbase by building a program around our No. 77 team and one of the sport's most exciting personalities."
Hocevar Draws on Racing Roots as He Begins Spectrum Partnership at Daytona 500
Hocevar is fresh off a 2025 campaign featuring two top five and nine top 10 results, including a pair of career-best runner-up finishes at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway. The sophomore driver also secured his first career pole award at Texas Motor Speedway.
"It's really cool to have Spectrum on our No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro," Hocevar said. "It's truly a full circle deal. Spectrum was on my quarter midget cars and late models growing up. My dad made a deal to put their logos on my race cars in exchange for local commercials for his coin and jewelry store. It's surreal to reflect on that time and think now I'm racing on Sundays, going into my third season in the Cup Series with Spectrum as a key partner. I'm eager to get to work and wear the Spectrum blue at Daytona."
Hocevar was impressive throughout his rookie season in 2024, earning top rookie honors on the strength of one top five, six top 10 and 13 top 15 finishes.
The 23-year-old driver made his NASCAR Cup Series debut for Spire Motorsports on June 4, 2023, at World Wide Technology Raceway. In addition to his first appearance in NASCAR's premier division, Hocevar made four NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series starts for Spire Motorsports in 2023, earning top 10 finishes at Darlington Raceway (sixth) and Charlotte Motor Speedway (eighth).
The 68th running of the Daytona 500 will be televised live on FOX, Sunday, Feb. 15 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The first of 36 points-paying races on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule also will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Spectrum to Fuel Hocevar's NASCAR Cup Series Campaign Across 2026 Race Schedule
Carson Hocevar's No. 77 Chevy Camaro will fly the distinctive Spectrum colors and branding at the following NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026:
- February 15 – Daytona 500, Daytona, Fla.
- February 22 – Autotrader 400,
Atlanta, Ga. - April 12 – Food City 500,
Bristol, Tenn. - May 3 – WURTH 400,
Dallas, Texas - May 10 – Go Bowling at the
Glen ,Watkins-Glen, N.Y. - June 21 – Anduril 250,
San Diego, Calif. - July 19 – Window World 450,
North Wilkesboro, N.C. - September 6 – Cook Out Southern 500,
Darlington, S.C. - September 13 – Enjoy
Illinois 300,St. Louis, Mo. - October 4 – South Point 400,
Las Vegas, Nev. - October 11 – Bank of America ROVAL 400,
Charlotte, N.C. - October 25 – YellaWood 500,
Talladega, Ala. - November 8 – NASCAR Cup Series Championship,
Miami, Fla.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
About Spire Motorsports
Spire Motorsports fields full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and High Limit Racing.
The team, co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executive Jeff Dickerson and TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss, earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports' No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at
In 2026, Spire Motorsports will campaign the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The
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