Spire Motorsports plans a significant announcement regarding their No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, with the reveal of the new driver scheduled for 2026. The Spire Motorsports new driver announcement will take place on Wednesday, October 22, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be available for streaming on NASCAR.com and the Spire Motorsports YouTube channel, inviting fans of the NASCAR Cup Series to witness the update from Concord.
Daniel Suarez Widely Anticipated as Successor
Multiple reports suggest that Daniel Suarez is a leading candidate to drive the No. 7 car starting in 2026. Suarez, well-known for past successes including victories at Sonoma in 2022 and Atlanta in 2024, has shown resilience in recent seasons. In the current campaign, he has recorded two top-five finishes, seven top-10 finishes, led 35 laps, and holds an average finish of 20.9. Despite these efforts, Suarez currently ranks 28th in the points, yet previously made the playoffs in two of the past three years leading up to 2025.
Justin Haley’s Departure and Next Steps
Spire Motorsports confirmed last week that Justin Haley will not return as the driver for the No. 7 car, following extended speculation on his future with the team. Haley’s performance this season has lagged behind that of his teammates, leading to questions about his next destination. As of now, there is no official information about where Haley may drive in 2026. The announcement of Spire Motorsports’ new driver is anticipated to bring clarity to the team’s lineup as they prepare for future NASCAR Cup Series seasons.
This decision is expected to shape Spire Motorsports’ direction and impact the competitive landscape as the organization moves toward 2026 in the NASCAR Cup Series.
