A New Chapter for NASCAR's Storytelling
NASCAR announced that its docuseries "Rising" will return this August for a second season, continuing its effort to pull back the curtain on the sport’s emerging talent and give viewers an intimate look at the drivers who will define its future.
The upcoming season will feature Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar, the only competitor to return from the first season, alongside rising stars Connor Zilisch and Craftsman Truck Series standout Brenden Queen. Hocevar, known for his aggressive style and outspoken presence, has become one of the most talked‑about figures in NASCAR.
The first season of "Rising" generated more than 11 million views across NASCAR’s YouTube channel and FOX Sports platforms, underscoring the strong appetite for behind‑the‑scenes storytelling that humanizes the sport’s competitors.
NASCAR has increasingly turned to narrative‑driven content to introduce fans to the personalities behind the helmets, using series like "Rising" to highlight drivers who are talented, polarizing, ambitious, and unafraid to speak their minds.
When the new episodes debut, audiences can expect a fresh exploration of the next generation of stars, with Hocevar positioned as a key face of NASCAR’s future plans and the series poised to further blur the line between on‑track competition and off‑track storytelling.