2026 Cup Team 7

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Spire Motorsports
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PRIMARY SPONSORS
Gainbridge
Freeway Insurance
NationsGuard
Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
Modo Casino
Group 1001
UHP
Coca-Cola

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Spire Motorsports – Twitter
Spire Motorsports – Instagram
Daniel Suarez – Twitter
Daniel Suarez – Facebook

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2026 sponsor schedule

Clash: Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
1) Daytona: Freeway Insurance
2) EchoPark (Atlanta): Freeway Insurance
3) COTA: Freeway Insurance
4) Phoenix: Freeway Insurance
5) Las Vegas: Freeway Insurance
6) Darlington: NationsGuard
7) Martinsville: Group 1001
8) Bristol: NationsGuard
9) Kansas: NationsGuard
10) Talladega: Freeway Insurance
11) Texas: Freeway Insurance
12) Watkins Glen: Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
All-Star: Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
13) Charlotte: Freeway Insurance
14) Nashville: Freeway Insurance
15) Michigan: NationsGuard
16) Pocono: Freeway Insurance / Roamly
17) Naval Base Coronado: Freeway Insurance
18) Sonoma: Freeway Insurance
19) Chicagoland: Modo Casino
20) EchoPark (Atlanta): Freeway Insurance
21) North Wilkesboro: Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
22) Indianapolis: Freeway Insurance
23) Iowa: Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
24) Richmond: UHP
25) New Hampshire: Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation
26) Daytona: Coca-Cola
27) Darlington:
28) WWTR:
29) Bristol:
30) Kansas:
31) Las Vegas:
32) Charlotte:
33) Phoenix:
34) Talladega:
35) Martinsville:
36) Homestead: Modo Casino

#7 Team News

Spire Motorsports, Rodney Childers part ways UPDATE

Spire Motorsports, Rodney Childers part ways UPDATE

April 24, 2025
UPDATE: Ryan Sparks will return to the pit box as crew chief for Justin Haley and the No. 7 team for the duration of the 2025 season. Sparks will once again serve in a dual role as Crew Chief and Director of Competition

Chili’s celebrates its Presidente Margarita with ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ campaign with Spire Motorsports, Justin Haley

Chili’s celebrates its Presidente Margarita with ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ campaign with Spire Motorsports, Justin Haley

February 11, 2025
Chili’s® Grill & Bar is shifting into high gear for the 2025 NASCAR season with the launch of its new ‘Ride the Dente’™ campaign. The campaign is part of a multi-race partnership extension with Spire Motorsports, celebrating Chili’s freshly rebranded Presidente

Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsoring Justin Haley at the Clash

Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsoring Justin Haley at the Clash

January 28, 2025
Today, Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) and Spire Motorsports announced a partnership featuring the international non-profit organization as the primary sponsor of Justin Haley’s No. 7 Chevrolet ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash pre-season race at

Matt McCall named director of vehicle performance for Spire Motorsports, Dax Gerringer tabbed as technical director

Matt McCall named director of vehicle performance for Spire Motorsports, Dax Gerringer tabbed as technical director

November 25, 2024
Today, Spire Motorsports announced two key appointments to its competition staff

Spire Motorsports partners with OpTic Gaming, Gainbridge at Martinsville Speedway

Spire Motorsports partners with OpTic Gaming, Gainbridge at Martinsville Speedway

October 29, 2024
OpTic Gaming will return to Spire Motorsports in a co-primary capacity with Gainbridge aboard Justin Haley’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway

Eddie D’Hondt will be Justin Haley’s spotter in 2025

Eddie D’Hondt will be Justin Haley’s spotter in 2025

October 12, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series spotter Eddie D’Hondt will move to the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet with driver Justin Haley starting in 2025, he announced Friday on social media

Spire Motorsports to host Fall Fan Day Festival

Spire Motorsports to host Fall Fan Day Festival

September 24, 2024
Spire Motorsports will host its second fan day of 2024, Friday, Oct. 11, when the team will open its doors prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Corey LaJoie, Justin Haley switching teams, effective at Kansas

Corey LaJoie, Justin Haley switching teams, effective at Kansas

September 20, 2024
With eight races left on the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series calendar, two teams are making changes for the remainder of the season

Mattress Warehouse sponsoring Spire Motorsports at Watkins Glen, Bristol

Mattress Warehouse sponsoring Spire Motorsports at Watkins Glen, Bristol

September 10, 2024
Mattress Warehouse, in collaboration with MOLECULE bedding, will serve as the primary sponsor of Spire Motorsports’ Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s at Watkins Glen International and Bristol Motor Speedway during the first round of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS

Corey LaJoie discusses break with Spire Motorsports

Corey LaJoie discusses break with Spire Motorsports

August 1, 2024
On the latest episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie addressed the news of his departure from Spire Motorsports following the 2024 season, reflecting upon his impact on the organization and his next plans within the sport moving forward

Corey LaJoie will not return to Spire Motorsports next season UPDATE

Corey LaJoie will not return to Spire Motorsports next season UPDATE

July 25, 2024
UPDATE: Corey LaJoie will not return to the driver’s seat of Spire Motorsports' No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025

Kyle Busch says payback is coming to Corey LaJoie

Kyle Busch says payback is coming to Corey LaJoie

July 19, 2024
Kyle Busch didn’t mince words when he joined ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show Friday afternoon, especially when it came to last Sunday’s incident with Corey LaJoie at Pocono Raceway

Corey LaJoie will not be penalized for contact with Kyle Busch at Pocono

Corey LaJoie will not be penalized for contact with Kyle Busch at Pocono

July 16, 2024
NASCAR plans to talk with Corey LaJoie but will not penalize him for his contact with Kyle Busch during last weekend’s Cup race at Pocono Raceway

Rodney Childers joining Spire Motorsports in 2025 to crew chief Corey LaJoie

Rodney Childers joining Spire Motorsports in 2025 to crew chief Corey LaJoie

July 9, 2024
Rodney Childers, a 40-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race winning crew chief and one of the sport’s most respected tacticians, will lead Spire Motorsports No. 7 team and driver Corey LaJoie in 2025

Garner Trucking sponsoring Corey LaJoie at Nashville, Michigan

Garner Trucking sponsoring Corey LaJoie at Nashville, Michigan

June 26, 2024
Spire Motorsports announced that Garner Trucking will return to the team to sponsor Corey LaJoie in a pair of races throughout the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season

Andretti still interested in NASCAR?

Andretti still interested in NASCAR?

June 13, 2024
Speaking on the "Dale Jr. Download" podcast, [Mario] Andretti was asked about his involvement in racing after stepping out of the cockpit, which includes being involved with his son's racing ventures. Michael Andretti, the son of Mario, fields Andretti Autosport in

Corey LaJoie to run Iowa Hawkeyes paint scheme at Iowa Speedway

Corey LaJoie to run Iowa Hawkeyes paint scheme at Iowa Speedway

June 11, 2024
Gainbridge®, Spire Motorsports, and the University of Iowa Athletics Department and Learfield’s Hawkeye Sports Properties announced Corey LaJoie will drive a special Iowa Hawkeyes-themed paint scheme in the June 16 NASCAR Cup Series’ Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol

Spire Motorsports, Corey LaJoie extend Chili’s partnership for three races

Spire Motorsports, Corey LaJoie extend Chili’s partnership for three races

May 21, 2024
A fourth-place finish and 200,000 margaritas sold in a single day stamped a standout maiden voyage for Spire Motorsports and Chili’s® Grill & Bar, and the pair announced today a partnership extension for three additional NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) races in 2024 aboard

Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports partner with Razzle Dazzle Grapes for Darlington throwback

Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports partner with Razzle Dazzle Grapes for Darlington throwback

April 30, 2024
Spire Motorsports and Corey LaJoie have partnered with DLJ Produce, via its Razzle Dazzle brand of grapes, to commemorate LaJoie’s first ARCA Menard’s Series East victory with a special look for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway

Schluter Systems continues partnership with Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports for 2024

Schluter Systems continues partnership with Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports for 2024

April 9, 2024
Schluter®-Systems, a key partner for Corey LaJoie and Spire Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) efforts over the last several seasons, will return to the primary position on the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for four races in 2024, beginning with this weekend’s

2025 sponsor schedule

(Justin Haley)
2025 Sponsor Schedule
NASCAR Clash: Fraternal Order of Eagles
1) Daytona: Chili’s ‘Ride the ‘Dente’
2) Atlanta: Gainbridge
3) COTA: Group 1001
4) Phoenix: Gainbridge
5) Las Vegas: Gainbridge
6) Homestead-Miami: Gainbridge
7) Martinsville: Gainbridge
8) Darlington: Gainbridge
9) Bristol: NationsGuard
10) Talladega: Gainbridge
11) Texas: Katz Coffee
12) Kansas: NationsGuard
All-Star: NationsGuard
13) Charlotte: Gainbridge / North Carolina National Guard
14) Nashville: Garner Trucking
15) Michigan: Garner Trucking
16) Mexico City: Gainbridge
17) Pocono: Dorman Products
18) Atlanta: Gainbridge
19) Chicago: Gainbridge
20) Sonoma: NationsGuard
21) Dover: Gainbridge
22) Indianapolis: Gainbridge / TED Sports Indy
23) Iowa: Gainbridge
24) Watkins Glen: Gainbridge
25) Richmond: Gainbridge Super League
26) Daytona: Gainbridge
27) Darlington: Gainbridge
28) WWTR: Gainbridge
29) Bristol: NationsGuard
30) New Hampshire: NationsGuard
31) Kansas: NationsGuard
32) Charlotte ROVAL: Gainbridge STEM
33) Las Vegas: Fly Alliance
34) Talladega: Gainbridge Assists
35) Martinsville: NationsGuard
36) Phoenix: Gainbridge

2024 sponsor schedule

(Corey LaJoie / Justin Haley)
Clash: CELSIUS
1) Daytona: Chili’s Bar & Grill
2) Atlanta: CELSIUS
3) Las Vegas: USANA
4) Phoenix: Group 1001
5) Bristol: Gainbridge
6) COTA: Gainbridge
7) Richmond: Gainbridge
8) Martinsville: Gainbridge
9) Texas: Schluter Systems
10) Talladega: Gainbridge
11) Dover: Gainbridge
12) Kansas: Gainbridge
13) Darlington: Razzle Dazzle
All-Star: Gainbridge
14) Charlotte: Chili’s Catch-a-Rita
15) WWTR: Chili’s Catch-a-Rita
16) Sonoma: Gainbridge
17) Iowa: Gainbridge / Iowa Hawkeyes
18) New Hampshire: Schluter Systems
19) Nashville: Garner Trucking
20) Chicago: CELSIUS
21) Pocono: Parity in Paris
22) Indianapolis: Gainbridge
23) Richmond: Advisor Advantage / Clear Spring
24) Michigan: Garner Trucking
25) Daytona: CELSIUS
26) Darlington: Chili’s Catch-a-Rita
27) Atlanta: Gainbridge
28) Watkins Glen: Gainbridge
29) Bristol: Mattress Warehouse
Justin Haley took over before Kansas
30) Kansas: Gainbridge
31) Talladega: Gainbridge
32) Charlotte: Mattress Warehouse
33) Las Vegas: Gainbridge
34) Homestead: Chli’s Catch-a-Rita
35) Martinsville: Optic Gaming / Gainbridge Sport
36) Phoenix: Parity Week by Gainbridge

2023 sponsor schedule

(Corey LaJoie)
Clash: Fox’s “Animal Control”
Daytona: CELSIUS
Auto Club: Jessie Rees Foundation
Las Vegas: EnviroXstream
Phoenix: EnviroXstream
Atlanta: CELSIUS
COTA: OpTic Gaming
Richmond: Bluegreen Vacations
Bristol: NationsGuard
Martinsville: Jessie Rees Foundation
Talladega: Celsius
Dover: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Kansas: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Darlington: NationsGuard
All-Star: Schluter Systems
Charlotte: AeroVanti
Gateway: Schluter Systems – Carson Hocevar
Sonoma: Schluter Systems
Nashville: Garner Trucking
Chicago: Celsius
Atlanta: Gainbridge
New Hampshire: Schluter Systems
Pocono: TD Bank
Richmond: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Michigan: Garner Trucking
Indianapolis: Gainbridge
Watkins Glen: Gainbridge
Daytona: Jessie Rees Foundation
Darlington: Gainbridge
Kansas: Gainbridge
Bristol: Jessie Rees Foundation
Texas: Gainbridge
Talladega: Gainbridge
Charlotte: Gainbridge
Las Vegas: Jessie Rees Foundation
Homestead: Gainbridge
Martinsville: Gainbridge
Phoenix: Jessie Rees Foundation

2022 sponsor schedule

(Corey LaJoie)
Clash: NationsGuard
1) Daytona: Built
2) Auto Club: General Formulations / Mutoh
3) Las Vegas: Schluter Systems
4) Phoenix: Built
5) Atlanta: Fraternal Order of Eagles
6) COTA: Schluter Systems
7) Richmond: NationsGuard
8) Martinsville: Built
9) Bristol: NationsGuard
10) Talladega: Raze Energy
11) Dover: Drydene / DuraMAX
12) Darlington: Stacking Pennies
13) Kansas: Garner Trucking
All-Star: Built
14) Charlotte: USO
15) Gateway: Built
16) Sonoma: GNARLY Premium Cut Jerky
17) Nashville: Schluter Systems
18) Road America: Built
19) Atlanta: Raze Energy
20) New Hampshire: Built
21) Pocono: WWE Summer Slam
22) Indianapolis: Fraternal Order of Eagles
23) Michigan: Schluter Systems
24) Richmond: Built
25) Watkins Glen: Raze Energy
26) Daytona: Built
27) Darlington: Built
28) Kansas: Circle B Diecast
29) Bristol: Schluter Systems
30) Texas: Raze Energy
31) Talladega: Schluter Systems
32) Charlotte: Raze Energy
33) Las Vegas: OpTic Gaming
34) Homestead: Built
35) Martinsville: ARK.io
36) Phoenix: Schluter Systems

2021 sponsor schedule

(Corey LaJoie)
1) Daytona: Youtheory
2) Daytona: Netflix’s “The Crew”
3) Homestead: Marwin Sports
4) Las Vegas: Built Bar
5) Phoenix: Youtheory
6) Atlanta: NFL Alumni / Folds of Honor
7) Bristol: Trucks at Knoxville
8) Martinsville: ARK.io
9) Richmond: Schluter Systems
10) Talladega: Fox Nation
11) Kansas: NationsGuard
12) Darlington: Zerex
13) Dover: Drydene
14) COTA: Schluter Systems
15) Charlotte: Diamond Creek Water
16) Sonoma: NationsGuard
All-Star RacOpen: Schluter Systems
17) Nashville: Pryor & Lee
18) Pocono (Jun 26): NationsGuard
19) Pocono (Jun 27): NationsGuard
20) Road America: Diamond Creek Water
21) Atlanta: Boss Baby: Family Business
22) New Hampshire: NationsGuard
23) Watkins Glen: NationsGuard
24) Indianapolis: Diamond Creek Water
25) Michigan: NationsGuard (Josh Berry drove)
26) Daytona: Built Bar
27) Darlington: Schluter Systems
28) Richmond: Shavelogic
29) Bristol: Schluter Systems
30) Las Vegas: Built Bar
31) Talladega: Schluter Systems
32) Charlotte: Schluter Systems
33) Texas: Schluter Systems
34) Kansas: Circle B Diecast
35) Martinsville: Ark.io
36) Phoenix: Schluter Systems