Spire Motorsportsis an American professionalstock car racingteam competing in theNASCAR Cup Series,theNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series,theARCA Menards Series,and theARCA Menards Series West.The team is a subsidiary ofSpire Sports + Entertainment.
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Owner(s) | Jeff Dickerson (Spire Sports + Entertainment)[1] Dan Towriss (TWG Global)[2][3] |
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Principal(s) | Bill Anthony[2] Todd Mackin[2] Ryan Sparks[4] |
Base | Mooresville, North Carolina |
Series | NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ARCA Menards Series ARCA Menards Series West |
Race drivers | Cup Series 07. TBA (part-time) 7.Justin Haley 71.Michael McDowell 77.Carson Hocevar Truck Series 07.Michael McDowell,Kyle Busch,TBA 7.Justin Haley,Kyle Busch,Corey Day,TBA 71.Rajah Caruth 77.Andrés Pérez de Lara(R) ARCA Menards Series 77.Corey Day,Tristan McKee (part-time) ARCA Menards Series West 77.Corey Day(part-time) |
Sponsors | Cup Series 07. TBA 7.Chili's,Gainbridge 71. Go Bowling, Group1001, Workforce, B'laster,Roto-Rooter 77. Zeigler Auto Group, Delaware Life, MINER,Chili's Truck Series 07. Go Bowling, Delaware Life 7. Gainbridge,HendrickCars.com 71.HendrickCars.com 77.Telcel ARCA Menards Series 77.HendrickCars.com ARCA Menards Series West 77.HendrickCars.com |
Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
Opened | 2018 |
Career | |
Debut | Cup Series: 2019Daytona 500(Daytona) Xfinity Series: 2023Shriners Children's 200 (Darlington) Truck Series: 2022NextEra Energy 250(Daytona) ARCA Menards Series: 2025Ride the 'Dente 200(Daytona) ARCA Menards Series West: TBA |
Latest race | Cup Series: 2025Ambetter Health 400(Atlanta) Xfinity Series: 2025Ride the 'Dente 200(Daytona) ARCA Menards Series West: TBA |
Races competed | 267 |
Drivers' Championships | 0 |
Race victories | 7 (1 Cup, 6 Truck) |
Pole positions | 5 (5 Truck) |
In the Cup Series, the team currently fields fourChevrolet Camaro ZL1teams: the No. 07 for multiple drivers, the No. 7 forJustin Haley,the No. 71 forMichael McDowell,and the No. 77 forCarson Hocevar.In the Truck Series, the team fields fourChevrolet Silverados:the No. 07 for multiple drivers, the No. 7 for multiple drivers, No. 71 forRajah Caruth,and No. 77 forAndrés Pérez de Lara.In theARCA Menards SeriesandARCA Menards Series Westthe team fields the No. 77Chevrolet SSforCorey Dayand Tristan McKee. They have also competed in theNASCAR Xfinity Seriesin the past.
History
editOn December 4, 2018, Spire Sports + Entertainment announced they purchased their charter from the now-defunctFurniture Row Racing.At the same time, the team announced they will use the No. 77 and fieldChevrolet Camaro ZL1s.[1][5][6]FRR President Joe Garone joined the team to serve the same position.[7]
The team, in its first year of operation, operated in the same shop asPremium Motorsportsas part of an alliance with Premium ownerJay Robinson.However, Premium was sold toRick Ware Racingin2020,and the team operated out of the RWR shop until season's end. On August 11, 2020, Spire Motorsports purchased the assets ofLeavine Family Racing,allowing them to expand to a two-car operation in2021.[8]Following the acquisition, the team moved their headquarters fromMooresvilleto the former shop ofAK RacinginConcord, North Carolina.[9]On October 7, it was announced that Spire Motorsports had secured a third charter which would be leased toTrackhouse Racingfor the 2021 season.[10]On December 10, it was reported thatNASCAR on NBCanalyst and formerHendrick Motorsportscrew chiefSteve Letartewill serve as a consultant for the team.[11]
On June 18, 2021, it was announced that Spire had sold two charters (for the No. 77, and the one leased to Trackhouse Racing) toKaulig Racingfor the2022season. In the announcement, Spire's co-owners said, "We will continue to field the No. 7 with Corey LaJoie as a chartered entry in 2022. We remain committed to NASCAR and the Cup Series and we will continue to look for opportunities to grow and compete in the future."[12]In 2022, Spire purchasedRick Ware Racing'sNo. 53 charter for the No. 77.[13]
On September 16, 2023, Spire purchasedLive Fast Motorsportscharter forUS$40 million to field a third team in 2024.[14]Less than two weeks later, on September 27, Spire agreed to purchase the assets of NASCAR Truck Series teamKyle Busch Motorsports.[15]On December 4, formerChip Ganassi RacingCOODoug Duchardt was named President of Spire Motorsports.[16]
On November 25, 2024, formerRFK Racingcrew chiefMatt McCallwas named director of vehicle performance, while formerStewart–Haas Racingengineer Dax Gerringer was named technical director.[17]On the same day, it was revealed in theCadillacFormula 1 team announcement that TWG Global owns and operates Spire Motorsports (AlongsideAndretti GlobalandWayne Taylor Racing).[18]
NASCAR Cup Series
editCar No. 07 history
editPart-time (2025)
editOn February 11, 2025, Spire Motorsports announced that they would transfer owner points to a new car.[19]
Car No. 07 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
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2025 | TBA | 07 | Chevy | DAY | ATL | COA | PHO | LVS | HOM | MAR | DAR | BRI | TAL | TEX | KAN | CLT | NSH | MCH | MXC | POC | ATL | CSC | SON | DOV | IND | IOW | GLN | RCH | DAY | DAR | GTW | BRI | NHA | KAN | ROV | LVS | TAL | MAR | PHO |
Car No. 7 history
editCorey LaJoie (2021–2024)
editOn November 30, 2020, Spire Motorsports announced thatCorey LaJoiesigned a multi-year agreement with the team starting in2021.In addition, the team selected the No. 7 with permission fromTommy Baldwin Racingto pay tribute toAlan KulwickiandGeoff Bodine.[9]
LaJoie drove the No. 7 to a ninth-place finish at the2021 Daytona 500.Following the season opener, however, the team was unable to break into the top 20 until therace at COTA,where LaJoie finished 20th.Josh Berrydrove the No. 7 atMichigan,as LaJoie was sidelined in accordance with team andCOVID-19protocols.[20]LaJoie finished the season 29th in points.
On March 15, 2022, crew chief Ryan Sparks was suspended for four races due to a tire and wheel loss during the2022 Ruoff Mortgage 500atPhoenix.[21]AtAtlanta,LaJoie led a career-best 19 laps and was on his way to claiming his first career win with two laps to go whenChase Elliottovertook him and blocked him on the high side, causing him to brush the wall and spin before colliding withKurt Buschand finishing the race in 21st place.[22]
LaJoie started the2023 seasonwith a 16th-place finish at the2023 Daytona 500.He showed huge improvement over the past season with more consistent top-20 and top-30 finishes. On May 30, LaJoie was announced as the substitute driver of theHendrick MotorsportsNo. 9 atGatewayafter Chase Elliott was suspended for one race for intentionally wreckingDenny HamlinatCharlotte.Carson Hocevarfilled in for the No. 7, making his Cup Series debut.[23]
LaJoie started the2024 seasonwith a 4th-place finish at the2024 Daytona 500.
On July 9, 2024, Spire Motorsports announced thatRodney Childerswould replace Sparks as the No. 7's crew chief in 2025 while Sparks would be promoted to competition director.[24]On July 25, LaJoie announced he was parting ways with Spire at the end of the 2024 season.[25][26]
Justin Haley (2024–present)
editOn September 20, 2024, it was announced that LaJoie would move to theRick Ware RacingNo. 51, whileJustin Haleywould replace him in the No. 7 for the remainder of the 2024 season starting withKansas,as well as full-time in2025.[27]
Car No. 7 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
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2021 | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Chevy | DAY 9 |
DAY 31 |
HOM 36 |
LVS 37 |
PHO 27 |
ATL 29 |
BRI 38 |
MAR 37 |
RCH 21 |
TAL 22 |
KAN 27 |
DAR 22 |
DOV 26 |
COA 20 |
CLT 19 |
SON 18 |
NSH 15 |
POC 36 |
POC 23 |
ROA 21 |
ATL 22 |
NHA 23 |
GLN 24 |
IND 16 |
DAY 16 |
DAR 15 |
RCH 29 |
BRI 26 |
LVS 30 |
TAL 22 |
CLT 35 |
TEX 20 |
KAN 25 |
MAR 21 |
PHO 32 |
29th | 459 | |
Josh Berry | MCH 26 |
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2022 | Corey LaJoie | DAY 14 |
CAL 28 |
LVS 15 |
PHO 36 |
ATL 5 |
COA 36 |
RCH 31 |
MAR 32 |
BRI 19 |
TAL 14 |
DOV 18 |
DAR 35 |
KAN 19 |
CLT 35 |
GTW 36 |
SON 34 |
NSH 20 |
ROA 34 |
ATL 21 |
NHA 32 |
POC 19 |
IND 18 |
MCH 19 |
RCH 28 |
GLN 27 |
DAY 30 |
DAR 24 |
KAN 33 |
BRI 15 |
TEX 14 |
TAL 35 |
ROV 12 |
LVS 24 |
HOM 23 |
MAR 21 |
PHO 18 |
32nd | 466 | ||
2023 | DAY 16 |
CAL 14 |
LVS 20 |
PHO 26 |
ATL 4 |
COA 11 |
RCH 21 |
BRD 30 |
MAR 26 |
TAL 25 |
DOV 14 |
KAN 20 |
DAR 24 |
CLT 17 |
SON 20 |
NSH 20 |
CSC 14 |
ATL 31 |
NHA 33 |
POC 27 |
RCH 32 |
MCH 15 |
IRC 29 |
GLN 20 |
DAY 10 |
DAR 22 |
KAN 22 |
BRI 25 |
TEX 26 |
TAL 4 |
ROV 17 |
LVS 18 |
HOM 20 |
MAR 22 |
PHO 31 |
26th | 588 | ||||
Carson Hocevar | GTW 36 |
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2024 | Corey LaJoie | DAY 4 |
ATL 13 |
LVS 32 |
PHO 33 |
BRI 21 |
COA 24 |
RCH 36 |
MAR 32 |
TEX 22 |
TAL 18 |
DOV 21 |
KAN 26 |
DAR 16 |
CLT 35 |
GTW 32 |
SON 11 |
IOW 21 |
NHA 23 |
NSH 20 |
CSC 27 |
POC 19 |
IND 14 |
RCH 34 |
MCH 32 |
DAY 34 |
DAR 9 |
ATL 15 |
GLN 8 |
BRI 36 |
32nd | 504 | |||||||||
Justin Haley | KAN 33 |
TAL 7 |
ROV 26 |
LVS 17 |
HOM 34 |
MAR 29 |
PHO 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2025 | DAY 19 |
ATL 24 |
COA | PHO | LVS | HOM | MAR | DAR | BRI | TAL | TEX | KAN | CLT | NSH | MCH | MXC | POC | ATL | CSC | SON | DOV | IND | IOW | GLN | RCH | DAY | DAR | GTW | BRI | NHA | KAN | ROV | LVS | TAL | MAR | PHO |
Car No. 71 history
editZane Smith (2024)
editDuring the same announcement on September 16, 2023, when Spire purchasedLive Fast Motorsports' charter,Zane Smithwas announced as the driver of Spire's third team in2024as a partnership withTrackhouse Racing.Smith signed a multi-year deal with Trackhouse and was supposed to drive the Spire car until he moved to Trackhouse, in a third car, however, in 2024, Trackhouse terminated the agreement, leaving Smith without a ride for 2025.[14][28]
Michael McDowell (2025)
editOn May 8, 2024,Michael McDowellsigned a multi-year deal to drive the No. 71 starting in 2025.[29]
Car No. 71 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | Owners | Pts |
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2024 | Zane Smith | 71 | Chevy | DAY 13 |
ATL 35 |
LVS 36 |
PHO 29 |
BRI 36 |
COA 19 |
RCH 35 |
MAR 31 |
TEX 26 |
TAL 29 |
DOV 24 |
KAN 29 |
DAR 35 |
CLT 33 |
GTW 19 |
SON 16 |
IOW 31 |
NHA 30 |
NSH 2 |
CSC 17 |
POC 29 |
IND 17 |
RCH 23 |
MCH 7 |
DAY 13 |
DAR 23 |
ATL 21 |
GLN 5 |
BRI 16 |
KAN 10 |
TAL 21 |
ROV 19 |
LVS 16 |
HOM 30 |
MAR 21 |
PHO 39 |
31st | 505 |
2025 | Michael McDowell | DAY 11 |
ATL 13 |
COA | PHO | LVS | HOM | MAR | DAR | BRI | TAL | TEX | KAN | CLT | NSH | MCH | MXC | POC | ATL | CSC | SON | DOV | IND | IOW | GLN | RCH | DAY | DAR | GTW | BRI | NHA | KAN | ROV | LVS | TAL | MAR | PHO |
Car No. 77 history
editMultiple drivers (2019–2022)
editIn January 2019,Quin Houffsigned with Spire for a part-time schedule in the No. 77 in2019starting atPhoenix Raceway.[30]Spire Motorsports formed a partnership withChip Ganassi Racingto field the No. 40 forJamie McMurrayat the2019 Daytona 500andAdvance Auto Parts Clash,using the newly acquired No. 77 charter to effectively renumber it to the No. 40 for a one-off and guarantee it qualified for the race.[7][31]Prior to Houff's debut,Garrett SmithleyandReed Sorensondrove the car atAtlanta Motor SpeedwayandLas Vegas Motor Speedway,respectively.[32][33]Prior to theAtlanta race,car chief Shane Callis was ejected from the track after the No. 77 failed pre-qualifying inspection multiple times.[34]D. J. Kenningtonjoined the team for theMartinsville Speedwayrace.[35]In April,NASCAR Xfinity SeriesregularJustin Haleymade his Cup debut with the team atTalladega Superspeedway.[36]
On July 7, the team won their first Cup race in their 18th start at the rain-shortened2019 Coke Zero Sugar 400at Daytona, with Haley behind the wheel. Haley and the team were not eligible for the Cup Series Playoffs but did receive the Daytona winner's check.[37]
On September 29,Blake Joneswas announced to drive the No. 77 at theOctober Talladega race.[38]Timmy Hilldrove for the team at theKansasandMartinsvilleplayoff races.
On November 27, the team was docked 50 owner points and listed owner T. J. Puchyr fined $50,000 after being caught in arace manipulationscheme at theHomestead-Miami race:Sorenson was heard ignoring multiple calls to pit late in the race before finally obliging. The team then retired the car with an official reason stated being mechanical issues. Along withRick Ware Racingalso exiting the race, this enabled the No. 27 ofPremium Motorsportsto secure the highest Open (non-chartered) team in the final point standings.[39]
Spire and Chip Ganassi Racing rekindled their partnership in 2020, fielding the No. 77 forRoss Chastainat theDaytona 500andCoca-Cola 600.[40]
For theMichigan double-headerthe No. 77 team was renumbered to the No. 74 with sponsorship from "Fake Steak" as a tie-in promotion with theNetflixsitcomThe Crew.[41]
Jamie McMurraywas hired to drive in the2021 Daytona 500,his first NASCAR sanctioned start since the2019 Daytona 500.He was caught up in a wreck on Lap 14 but managed to recover to finish in an incredible eighth place. Haley drove the car for the majority of the season, with his highest finishes being eighth atIndianapolisand sixth at theDaytona night race.
In 2022,Landon Cassilldrove the No. 77 for the majority of the year, whileJosh Bilickidrove in the races Cassill was not entered in.Justin Allgaierwas announced as the entry for theBristol dirt race.
Ty Dillon (2023)
editOn October 17, 2022, Spire Motorsports announced thatTy Dillonwould drive the No. 77 full-time in2023.[42]On July 25, 2023, following a string of disappointing finishes, crew chief Kevin Bellicourt was replaced byKevin Manionstarting at theRichmond summer race.[43]
Carson Hocevar (2024-present)
editOn October 10, 2023,Carson Hocevarwas announced as the driver of the No. 77 for the2024 season,effectively replacing Dillon.[44][45]Hocevar started the season with a 40th place DNF at the2024 Daytona 500.He scored his first career top-10 finish atTexas.AtNashville,Hocevar spun outHarrison Burtonduring a caution lap; as a result, he was finedUS$50,000 and docked 25 driver points.[46]On August 31, Hocevar scored the team's best ever starting spot atDarlington,qualifying on the front row in second place. At the end of the season, he won theNASCAR Rookie of the Yearhonors.[47]
Car No. 77 results
editXfinity Series
editCar No. 77 history
editOn March 7, 2023, the team announced that they will expand their racing operations to theNASCAR Xfinity Series,withCarson Hocevarrunning six races in their No. 77 car.[48] However the team only ran in four races.
Car No. 77 results
editYear | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | Owners | Pts | Ref |
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2023 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Chevy | DAY | CAL | LVS | PHO | ATL | COA | RCH | MAR | TAL | DOV Wth |
DAR 6 |
CLT 8 |
PIR | SON | NSH 36 |
CSC | ATL | NHA | POC | ROA | MCH 32 |
IRC | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | 42nd | 74 | [49] |
Craftsman Truck Series
editTruck No. 07 History
editMultiple drivers (2025–present)
editOn January 9, 2025, Spire Motorsports announced they would expand to run four trucks, adding the No. 07 as the newest addition. The following day, Spire announced the end of their agreement withRev Racing.TheRev Racing No. 2 truckwill now become the No. 07 truck for Spire.[50]On January 29, 2025, it was announced thatMichael McDowellwould return to the Truck Series to field the No. 07 truck at Daytona.[51]On February 17, 2025, it was announced thatKyle Buschwould compete in three races for the No. 07 team.[52]
Truck No. 07 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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2025 | Michael McDowell | 07 | Chevy | DAY 26 |
ATL 12 |
LVS | HOM | MAR | BRI | CAR | TEX | KAN | CLT | MCH | POC | LRP | IRP | RCH | DAR | BRI | NHA | ROV | TAL | MAR | PHO | |||||
Kyle Busch | NWS | NSH | GLN |
Truck No. 7 History
editMultiple drivers (2022–present)
editOn November 23, 2021, Spire announced that they would field a team in theCamping World Truck Seriesin 2022, withKevin Manionas crew chief.[53]On February 11, 2022, Spire announcedAustin Hillwould drive the No. 7Chevrolet SilveradoatDaytonawithKevin Manionas crew chief and sponsorship fromUnited Rentals.[54]On April 7,William Byrongave Spire its first Truck Series win atMartinsville.[55]Chase Elliottdrove the No. 7 to a seventh-place finish atBristol dirt race.[56]On May 31, It was announced thatRajah Caruthwould make his truck series debut at theWorld Wide Technology Racewayin the No. 7.[57]
The No. 7 returned on a part-time basis in2023,withCorey LaJoiefinishing 23rd atDaytona.Professional dirt track racerJonathan Davenportdrove the truck to a 14th-place finish at theBristol dirt race.Kyle Larsondrove the No. 7 to the team's second Truck Series win atNorth Wilkesboro.[58]
During the2024 season,LaJoie drove the No. 7 to a 20th-place finish atDaytona.A week later,Kyle Buschwon atAtlantain his first Truck race after sellinghis teamto Spire.[59]Connor Zilisch,Trackhouse Racingdevelopment driver,made his debut race in the series with Spire Motorsports atCOTA.[60]On March 27, 2024, it was announced thatSammy Smithwould drive the No. 7 Truck in a four-race deal.[61]On April 12, Busch won atTexas.[62]On April 23, it was announced thatConnor Mosackwould drive the No. 7 on a five race deal.[63]On May 21, it was announced thatAndrés Pérez de Larawould make his Truck Series debut atGateway.[64]
On January 29, 2025, it was announced thatJustin Haleywould return to the Truck Series, driving the No. 7 at Daytona.[51]On February 17, 2025, it was announced thatKyle Buschwould compete in two races for the No. 7 team.[65]Busch scored his first win of the season atAtlanta.[66]
Truck No. 7 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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2022 | Austin Hill | 7 | Chevy | DAY 15 |
LVS | ATL | POC 6 |
IRP | 31st | 205 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Alex Bowman | COA 25 |
SON 29 |
KNX | NSH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
William Byron | MAR 1 |
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Chase Elliott | BRI 7 |
DAR | KAN | TEX | CLT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rajah Caruth | GTW 11 |
RCH 25 |
KAN | BRI 34 |
TAL | HOM | PHO 32 |
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Dylan Lupton | MOH 32 |
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2023 | Corey LaJoie | DAY 23* |
LVS | ATL | DAR 16 |
29th | 263 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Alex Bowman | COA DNQ |
TEX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jonathan Davenport | BRD 14 |
MAR | KAN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kyle Larson | NWS 1* |
CLT | GTW | NSH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marco Andretti | MOH 19 |
HOM 18 |
PHO 35 |
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Austin Hill | POC 33 |
RCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Layne Riggs | IRP 3 |
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Derek Kraus | MLW 8 |
KAN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carson Kvapil | BRI 12 |
TAL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | Corey LaJoie | DAY 20 |
8th | 2192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kyle Busch | ATL 1 |
LVS 15 |
BRI 2 |
TEX 1* |
DAR 32 |
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Connor Zilisch | COA 4 |
RCH 29 |
BRI 19 |
TAL 33 |
MAR 12 |
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Sammy Smith | MAR 8 |
NWS 5 |
IRP 6 |
MLW 17 |
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Connor Mosack | KAN 30 |
CLT 9 |
POC 15 |
KAN 10 |
HOM 3 |
PHO 8 |
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Andrés Pérez de Lara | GTW 9 |
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Clint Bowyer | NSH 17 |
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2025 | Justin Haley | DAY 5 |
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Kyle Busch | ATL 1* |
CLT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corey Day | LVS | HOM | MAR | BRI | CAR | NSH | IRP | DAR | BRI | NHA | ROV | TAL | MAR | PHO | ||||||||||||||||
TBA | TEX | KAN | NWS | MCH | POC | LRP | GLN | RCH |
Truck No. 71 History
editOn February 7, 2024, It was announced thatRajah Caruthwill be driving the No. 71 full-time in2024.[67]AtLas Vegas,Caruth scored his first career win, becoming the second ever African-American driver to win a Truck Series race and only the third ever to win a NASCAR national series race.[68]
Truck No. 71 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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2024 | Rajah Caruth | 71 | Chevy | DAY 3 |
ATL 8 |
LVS 1 |
BRI 8 |
COA 15 |
MAR 7 |
TEX 12 |
KAN 13 |
DAR 30 |
NWS 14 |
CLT 17 |
GTW 16 |
NSH 4 |
POC 10 |
IRP 8 |
RCH 17 |
MLW 18 |
BRI 3 |
KAN 7 |
TAL 4 |
HOM 8 |
MAR 31 |
PHO 13 |
7th | 2213 | ||
2025 | DAY 30 |
ATL 29 |
LVS | HOM | MAR | BRI | CAR | TEX | KAN | NWS | CLT | NSH | MCH | POC | LRP | IRP | GLN | RCH | DAR | BRI | NHA | ROV | TAL | MAR | PHO |
Truck No. 77 History
editIn 2023, Spire fielded the No. 77Chevrolet SilveradoforDerek Krausat season finale atPhoenix.
In 2024, the No. 77 was driven full-time byChase Purdy.
On January 23, 2025, it was announced thatAndrés Pérez de Larawill drive the No. 77 full-time.[69]
Truck No. 77 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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2023 | Derek Kraus | 77 | Chevy | DAY | LVS | ATL | COA | TEX | BRD | MAR | KAN | DAR | NWS | CLT | GTW | NSH | MOH | POC | RCH | IRP | MLW | KAN | BRI | TAL | HOM | PHO 28 |
45th | 9 | ||
2024 | Chase Purdy | DAY 28 |
ATL 15 |
LVS 16 |
BRI 33 |
COA 22 |
MAR 3 |
TEX 25 |
KAN 28 |
DAR 6 |
NWS 24 |
CLT 14 |
GTW 6 |
NSH 21 |
POC 6 |
IRP 13 |
RCH 20 |
MLW 23 |
BRI 6 |
KAN 11 |
TAL 25 |
HOM 26 |
MAR 3 |
PHO 13 |
18th | 513 | ||||
2025 | Andrés Pérez de Lara | DAY 14 |
ATL 27 |
LVS | HOM | MAR | BRI | CAR | TEX | KAN | NWS | CLT | NSH | MCH | POC | LRP | IRP | GLN | RCH | DAR | BRI | NHA | ROV | TAL | MAR | PHO |
ARCA Menards Series
editCar No. 77 history
editOn January 9, 2025, it was announced that Spire would field the No. 77 car inARCA Menards SeriesforCorey Daybeginning in the season-opener at Daytona.[70][71]
Car No. 77 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | AMSC | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Corey Day | 77 | Chevy | DAY 22 |
PHO | KAN | |||||||||||||||||||
Tristan McKee | TAL | KAN | CLT | MCH | BLN | ELK | LRP | DOV | IRP | IOW | GLN | ISF | MAD | DSF | BRI | SLM | TOL |
ARCA Menards Series West
editCar No. 77 history
editOn January 9, 2025, it was announced that Spire would field the No. 77 car inARCA Menards Series WestforCorey DayatPhoenixandSonoma.[72]
Car No. 77 results
editYear | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | AMSWC | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Corey Day | 77 | Chevy | KER | PHO | TUC | CNS | KER | SON | TRI | PIR | AAS | MAD | LVS | PHO |
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External links
edit- Official website
- Spire Motorsportsowner statistics at Racing-Reference