B.J. McLeod is making his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start since May 2021, driving the No. 07 chevrolet/”>Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports this Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Backed by sponsorship from Pigeon Force Racing Coaster, McLeod steps into a lineup that has seen a rotation of drivers throughout the season, including entries in the No. 7 by Kyle Busch and in full-time roles by Rajah Caruth and Andres Perez de Lara.
The event will take place at the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, providing McLeod with what many view as his best equipment yet for competition. With a career featuring 359 national series appearances—146 in the Cup Series and 41 in Trucks—McLeod has only achieved two top-10 finishes, both occurring in Cup races. Remarkably, he has never led a lap in a truck and enters this race in what is considered a rare contending seat.
“B. J. McLeod will drive the No. 07 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck race at Charlotte. Sponsorship from Pigeon Force Racing Coaster.
McLeod, mostly as an owner/driver, has made 358 national series starts. This will be his first in true contending equipment. pic.twitter.com/n2fvt3LBH2″ — NASCAR & NFL Signings (@signingnews95) May 16, 2025
Spire Motorsports’ Season Update
Spire Motorsports fields two full-time entries, the No. 71 piloted by Andres Perez de Lara and the No. 77 with Rajah Caruth behind the wheel. While Caruth currently leads the organization in the drivers’ standings at 13th place, neither he nor Perez de Lara have secured a victory so far this season. The team’s strategy relies on rotating drivers in their trucks and solid performances from their regulars as they look to claim their first win of the year.
Corey Heim Leads the 2025 Truck Series Championship Odds
Corey Heim continues his dominant season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, frequently maintaining the top spot in points thanks to three wins and eight top-10 finishes in his first ten races. Heim, driving the No. 11 toyota/”>Toyota, leads the field according to BetOnline Sportsbook’s latest Week 11 odds, which place him as the strong favorite for the 2025 series championship. His odds are currently listed at +120, with Chandler Smith close behind at +400 and Ty Majeski at +425.
As the season moves ahead, all eyes are on whether Heim can convert leading odds into a championship victory, while other contenders like Smith and Majeski look to challenge his momentum. The Truck Series remains highly competitive, reflecting both the emerging talent and the varied strategies organizations like Spire Motorsports deploy throughout the year.
The return of B.J. McLeod, combined with the continued dominance of Corey Heim, highlights a dynamic field as teams and drivers aim for success at Charlotte and throughout the remainder of the 2025 campaign.
