Spire Motorsports

Spire Motorsports is a professional stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. Established in 2018 and based in Concord, North Carolina, the team is owned by Spire Sports + Entertainment. Spire Motorsports made its debut in the 2019 season and quickly gained attention by securing a surprising victory at the Daytona International Speedway with driver Justin Haley. This win highlighted the team’s potential and its ability to compete effectively despite being a relatively new entrant in the sport.

Spire Motorsports primarily fields the No. 7 and No. 77 Chevrolet Camaros in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team’s strategy often involves collaborating with multiple drivers and forming strategic alliances with other NASCAR teams to enhance its competitive edge. Spire Motorsports continues to develop its presence in NASCAR, aiming to build on its early success and establish itself as a consistent competitor in the series.

HISTORY 

On December 4, 2018, Spire Sports + Entertainment acquired a charter from the defunct Furniture Row Racing, announcing they would field the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s and appointed former Furniture Row Racing President Joe Garone to the same role at Spire Motorsports. Initially, the team operated from the same facility as Premium Motorsports through a partnership with Premium’s owner Jay Robinson. This arrangement continued until Premium was sold to Rick Ware Racing in 2020, after which Spire operated out of the Rick Ware Racing shop for the remainder of the season.

In August 2020, Spire Motorsports expanded by purchasing assets from Leavine Family Racing, enabling them to field two cars starting in 2021. They relocated their headquarters to the former AK Racing shop in Concord, North Carolina. In October 2020, Spire secured a third charter, which was leased to Trackhouse Racing for the 2021 season. Additionally, in December 2020, former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief and NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte joined Spire as a consultant.

In June 2021, Spire sold two of its charters to Kaulig Racing, planning to continue competing with the No. 7 car, driven by Corey LaJoie, as a chartered entry in 2022. The team also acquired the No. 53 charter from Rick Ware Racing for their No. 77 car in 2022. By September 2023, Spire purchased a charter from Live Fast Motorsports for $40 million to field a third team in 2024. Shortly thereafter, in late September, Spire announced the acquisition of assets from Kyle Busch Motorsports. On December 4, Doug Duchardt, former COO of Chip Ganassi Racing, was appointed as President of Spire Motorsports, signaling ongoing growth and strategic expansion within NASCAR.

NASCAR CUP SERIES

Spire Motorsports is a competitive team in the NASCAR Cup Series, founded in 2018 by Spire Sports + Entertainment. The team entered the series in 2019 after purchasing a charter from the now-defunct Furniture Row Racing. Based in Concord, North Carolina, Spire Motorsports quickly made headlines by securing a surprise victory at Daytona International Speedway with driver Justin Haley during their debut season.

Operating with the numbers 7 and 77, Spire Motorsports fields Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s and is known for its strategic partnerships and adaptive race strategies. 

In the CUP series, Spire Motorsports compete with car no.7 Corey Lajoie

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES 

As of the latest information, Spire Motorsports does not have a regular presence in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team has primarily concentrated its efforts in the NASCAR Cup Series, where it has achieved notable successes and continues to expand its operations. Spire Motorsports’ involvement in the Xfinity Series, if any, would likely be in a partnership capacity, collaborating with other teams to participate in specific races rather than maintaining a full-time team.

NASCAR TRUCK SERIES 

Similarly, Spire Motorsports does not maintain a regular entry in the NASCAR Truck Series. The team’s strategic focus has been on the Cup Series, utilizing its resources to build a competitive team and enhance its profile in NASCAR’s premier racing division. Any involvement in the Truck Series would typically be through occasional entries or collaborations, rather than a consistent presence throughout the season. In the Craftsman Truck series Spire Motorsports is represented by Car no.25 driven by TY Dillon.