"I'll be fine, got some money in the bank" - Corey LaJoie prepared for life beyond NASCAR if 2025 seat doesn’t materialize

NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie recently shared his thoughts on his future if he doesn't get a ride for the next season. LaJoie has faced plenty of ups and downs during the course of his racing career but continues to remain optimistic.

LaJoie, who has been with Spire Motorsports since 2021, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet, will not return for the 2025 season. The driver's departure was recently confirmed by the team.

In the latest episode of his podcast "Stacking Pennies," LaJoie talked about the development, his time with the team, and plans for the future.

"I'll be fine. I've got some investments going, I got some money in the bank, and if I got to coach t-ball, I'll coach t-ball. If I got to race on Sundays and keep making a living for me, my family, and keep showing up with people who have my back and want to go into battle with me each and every week, then that's what I'm going to do," LaJoie said. (21:48).

The 32-year-old acknowledged that his racing career hasn't been without its challenges but emphasized the invaluable experience and financial security it has afforded him. He also expressed openness to exploring other opportunities if a NASCAR seat doesn't materialize in the future.

"We've had some downs, and I know there's a lot of people that have some emotional attachment to my career. I am going to continue to fight for a place on Sunday. If there's no avenue or there's no open door the Lord opens and provides for that, then I will look at what the next chapter is. Whether it's building wheelchairs, being on TV, or welding racing seats, I don't know. I really don't know what that is," he stated. (22:48).

LaJoie added that he has held one-year contracts earlier, so, his current situation isn't something entirely new. He also expressed gratitude to team co-owners Jeff Dickerson and T.J. Puchyr for their constant support.

The American driver helped the team achieve four top-fives and six top-10s in 129 races. He claimed he was proud of his efforts but expressed regret about some mistakes along the way. For the time being, he wants to help Spire Motorsports achieve a win and close out the season strong.

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Corey LaJoie on family, public life and persistence

In the latter part of the episode, Corey LaJoie's podcast guest, Ryan Flores, talked about how NASCAR is constantly changing and that teams and manufacturers come and go.

At one point, LaJoie shared that the most important people to him are those in his close family.

"A lot of my life is on a public forum. It's like on social media—the team wants you to post as much as you can because it adds value and helps build your brand. With 100,000 people on this and 200,000 on that, your highs, lows, and emotions are on display for everyone to see," LaJoie said. (33:36).

"The only people that I have to answer to with what I decide to do with my life are the five people that are riding that motor home," he added. (34:28).

LaJoie stated that success is the result of consistently doing the little things correctly, as the episode came to a close. It remains to be seen if he can end his Spire Motorsports tenure on a high note.