Kyle Busch will pilot the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST in the Spire Motorsports Truck Series at Atlanta this weekend, looking to secure another win for both himself and the team. As Busch prepares for his eighth start in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this season, his focus is on building momentum and helping Spire regain a competitive edge.
Busch shared his excitement about running with Spire Motorsports and returning to Atlanta, referencing a drive to excel and the hard work of those around him. He acknowledged the efforts of Spire’s leadership—Jeff Dickerson and Dan Towriss—and praised the support from HendrickCars.com and his crew chief Brian Pattie. Busch’s history with his current crew, many of whom were part of his tenure at Kyle Busch Motorsports, has given him a strong foundation. Atlanta holds a special place in his recent record, being the location of his only Truck Series win last year and a track where he is seeking to repeat past success. The team has already shown progress with fast trucks at Daytona, indicating positive momentum as they head into the Atlanta event.
“I’m thankful to everyone at Spire, Jeff Dickerson, and Dan Towriss, and to Mr. H and HendrickCars.com for helping us out and putting their name on the truck so I can go out there and run my eight races this year. I’m excited to do that again and to work with Brian Pattie, my crew chief, and many of the people who were around during my final couple of years at KBM (Kyle Busch Motorsports). Not only do we want to go out and win Atlanta again, like we did the past two years, but that was my only win last year, so our goal this year is to turn the program around for the entire Spire Truck Series operation. Everyone is working hard to get the equipment back to where it’s strong and competitive every week, like we were during the heyday at KBM. They had some really fast trucks at Daytona, so I feel like things are headed in the right direction. I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel this weekend at Atlanta and hopefully putting on a show like we did in the closing laps last year.”
– Kyle Busch, Driver
Carson Hocevar Shares Optimism Ahead of Atlanta Return
Carson Hocevar will drive the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST at Atlanta, marking his return to the venue after several years. Hocevar is enthusiastic about the opportunity, highlighting the strength of this year’s truck field and expressing confidence in the Spire Motorsports equipment.
“The truck field last week was been pretty stacked, and Atlanta is no different. It has been really great to have the opportunity to drive these Spire Motorsports Silverados. Our trucks are really fast down the straightaway so, in theory, we should be up front and leading laps like we were at Daytona before we had issues.”
– Carson Hocevar, Driver
Spire Motorsports Pursues Growth in CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Spire Motorsports is focused on elevating its presence in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, leveraging the skills of accomplished drivers and experienced team members such as crew chief Brian Pattie. After showing speed at Daytona, the team is aiming to replicate that performance and challenge for wins consistently.
Main figures including Jeff Dickerson, Dan Towriss, and the entire Spire operation continue to invest in equipment and teamwork, striving to match the competitive heights once seen during the heyday of Kyle Busch Motorsports. Adam Andretti joins TRICON for a multi-race schedule, adding depth to the series, while other teams, like those supported by Interstate Classic Cars, also look to make an impact at Atlanta.
The coming race weekend at Atlanta serves as an important milestone for the Spire Motorsports Truck Series program, with both veteran and rising drivers pushing for results. Fans can expect a lively contest as Kyle Busch seeks another standout performance at a track where he has triumphed before, and Spire strives for continuous improvement throughout the season.
