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Spire Motorsports News
Spire Motorsports Bio
| Team Name | Spire Motorsports |
| Owner(s) | Jeff DickersonT. J. Puchyr |
| Principal | Doug Duchardt |
| Base | Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Cup SeriesNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series |
| Race Drivers | Cup Series7. Corey LaJoie71. Zane Smith (Reserve)77. Carson Hocevar (Reserve)Truck Series7. Corey LaJoie, Kyle Busch, Connor Zilisch, Sammy Smith, Connor Mosack, Andres Perez de Lara, Clint Bowyer71. Rajah Caruth77. Chase Purdy |
| Sponsors | Cup Series7. Chili's, Celsius, USANA, Group1001 (Gainbridge, Clear Spring Health), Schlüter Systems, Razzle Dazzle Grapes, Iowa Hawkeyes, Garner Trucking, Parity in Paris71. WeatherTech, City of Refuge, Focused Health, Ambetter Health, Wellcare, Jockey77. Group1001 (Gainbridge, Delaware Life), Premier Security Solutions (NLEOMF), Zeigler Auto GroupTruck Series7. Bluegreen Vacations, Group1001, Austin Hatcher Foundation, TMC Transportation, Realtree, Pinnacle Racing Group, BAMF Enterprises, Pilot Flying J, Herdez, Rush Truck Centers, Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, Golden Harvest, Silver Hare Racing71. HendrickCars.com77. Bama Buggies |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Debut/Open | Cup Series2019 Daytona 500 (Daytona)Xfinity Series:2023 Shriners Children's 200 (Darlington)Truck Series2022 NextEra Energy 250 (Daytona) |
Spire Motorsports is an American professional auto racing company which is a rapidly growing team that made itself a name by competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The team was established in 2018 as a subsidiary of Spire Sports + Entertainment. Despite being one of the newer teams in NASCAR, Spire Motorsports has shown a strong presence and competitiveness on the track.
In the NASCAR Cup series, Spire Motorsports currently fields three Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Teams, the No.7 for Corey LaJoie, the No.71 for Zane Smith, in partnership with Trackhouse Racing, and the no.77 for Carson Hocevar. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, they field three Chevrolet Silverados, the No.7 is driven by multiple drivers (as mentioned in the table above), the No.71 for Raja Caruth, and the No. 77 for Chase Purdy. In the past, Spire Motorsports has also competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
As of the 2024 NASCAR season, Spire Motorsports has made improvements in both the Cup and Truck series. In the cup series, Hocevar has finished in the Top ten four times, while other drivers like Corey Lajoie and Zane Smith have delivered strong performances. Spire Motorsports had a particularly strong showing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway 2024.
Spire Motorsports History
After the purchase of a charter from Furniture Row Racing, Spire Motorsports was founded in December 2018 by Spire Sports + Entertainment. The team began its NASCAR journey with the No.77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The team is run by former president of Furniture Row Racing, Joe Garone. Initially, Spire Motorsports operated in collaboration with Premium Motorsports sharing a facility, before moving to Rick Ware Racing Shop in 2020. This alliance allowed Spire Motorsports to make a mark in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Later in August 2020, Spire Motorsports acquired the assets of Leavine Family Racing, enabling them to have a two-car operation for the 2021 season. The team relocated its headquarters to Concord, North Carolina, which was made possible by taking over the former AK Racing shop. In 2023, the team purchased the charter from Live Fast Motorsports for $40 million and fielded a third car in 2024. They also acquired the assets of Kyle Busch Motorsports and made their presence known in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Spire Motorsports Owner
Spire Motorsports is owned by Spire Sports + Entertainment, a company co-founded by Jeff Dickerson and T.J.Puchyr. Both the founders have extensive experience in motorsports working as agents and managers for top NASCAR drivers. Jeff previously worked with Dale Earnhardt Jr. as part of Motorsports Management International, where he was known for his skills in driver representation and negotiation. T.J.Puchyr also has worked for Chip Ganassi Racing and the Red Bull Racing Team.
Initially, the duo was focused on athlete management and marketing, before expanding into team ownership with the creation of Spire Motorsports. Under their guidance, the team has grown rapidly, with key partnerships, expanding its NASCAR Cup Series operations by acquiring assets from other teams like Leavine Family Racing and Kyle Busch Motorsports.
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Current Crew Chief
Ryan Sparks has served as the crew chief for the Spire Motorsports No.7 team. Sparks has been with Spire Motorsports since 2020, achieving successes like three top-five and six top-10 finishes with Lajoie and also a fourth-place finish in the 2024 Daytona 500 with Corey LaJoie as well. Corey will transition to a full-time role as the Competition Director for Spire Motorsports starting in the 2025 season.
New Crew Chief
Rodney Childers will take over as the crew chief for the No.7 Team and Corey LaJoie in 2025. Rodney is an accomplished crew chief with 40 Cup Series wins and is known for his successful tenure with Kevin Harvick, leading him to the 2014 Cup Series championship with a total of 37 wins. He has also won races at venues like Bristol, Charlotte, Darlington, and Indianapolis.
As of August 2024, the stats of the team are as follows:
NASCAR Cup Series
Wins: 1
Top 5 Finishes: 3
Top 10 Finishes: 8
Poles: 0
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Wins: 0
Top 5 Finishes: 1
Top 10 Finishes: 2
Poles: 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Wins: 1
Top 5 Finishes: 3
Top 10 Finishes: 8
Poles: 0
List of Spire Motorsports Drivers
| Driver | Year at Spire Motorsports |
| Corey LaJoie | 2019-Present |
| Justin Haley | 2019 |
| Daniel Hemric | 2019-2020 |
| Matt DiBenedetto | 2021 |
| Chase Briscoe | 2021 |
| Ryan Preece | 2022 |
| Zane Smith | 2022-Present |
| Carson Hocevar | 2022-Present |
| Erik Jones | 2023 |
| Ty Dillon | 2023 |
FAQ's On Spire Motorsports
A. Spire Motorsports was founded in 2018.
A. The current owners of Spire Motorsports are Jeff Dickerson and T.J. Puchyr.
A. Spire Motorsports competes in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
A. Spire Motorsports doesn't have a designated home track, they often compete at tracks in the southeastern United States, such as Charlotte Motor Speedway and Darlington Raceway.
