2025 Cup Team 71

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 21: Michael McDowell poses for a photo during NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 20, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Spire Motorsports
Michael McDowell

PRIMARY SPONSORS
B’laster
Workforce
Go Bowling
Group 1001
Gainbridge
Delaware Life
Tecovas
Modo Casino
Katz Coffee
NEFCO
Defense Unicorns
RCA
Garner Trucking

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Spire Motorsports – Facebook
Spire Motorsports – Twitter
Spire Motorsports – Instagram
Michael McDowell – Twitter
Michael McDowell – Facebook

STATISTICS
Michael McDowell – Racing Reference

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2026 #71 Paint Schemes 
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2026 sponsor schedule

Clash: Workforce
1) Daytona: Modo Casino
2) EchoPark (Atlanta): B’laster
3) COTA: Katz Coffee
4) Phoenix: Delaware Life
5) Las Vegas: Workforce
6) Darlington: Delaware Life
7) Martinsville: Delaware Life
8) Bristol: Delaware Life
9) Kansas:  Delaware Life / Triad Partners
10) Talladega: GUNK
11) Texas: Modo Casino
12) Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
All-Star: RCA
13) Charlotte: Modo Casino
14) Nashville: Garner Trucking
15) Michigan: Garner Trucking
16) Pocono:
17) Naval Base Coronado: Defense Unicorns
18) Sonoma:
19) Chicagoland:
20) EchoPark (Atlanta):
21) North Wilkesboro:
22) Indianapolis: NEFCO
23) Iowa:
24) Richmond:
25) New Hampshire:
26) Daytona:
27) Darlington:
28) WWTR:
29) Bristol: RCA
30) Kansas:
31) Las Vegas:
32) Charlotte:
33) Phoenix: Tecovas
34) Talladega: RCA
35) Martinsville:
36) Homestead:

#71 Team News

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 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

Zane Smith, Trackhouse to part ways at season’s end

Zane Smith, Trackhouse to part ways at season’s end

August 23, 2024
Trackhouse Racing announced Friday that Zane Smith and the team have agreed to separate at the conclusion of the season

Travis Peterson named crew chief for Michael McDowell at Spire Motorsports #71 next season

Travis Peterson named crew chief for Michael McDowell at Spire Motorsports #71 next season

August 6, 2024
Michael McDowell will have a familiar face atop the pit box in 2025

Jockey Outdoors sponsoring Zane Smith at Nashville

Jockey Outdoors sponsoring Zane Smith at Nashville

June 25, 2024
Jockey Outdoors™ Collection by Luke Bryan returns to the track with a striking new paint scheme featuring the Country Music Superstar himself, in his adopted hometown of Nashville. Zane Smith will showcase the freshly designed Jockey Outdoors™ paint scheme on the No

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

Ambetter Health making first appearance of the year on Zane Smith’s No. 71

Ambetter Health making first appearance of the year on Zane Smith’s No. 71

April 11, 2024
Sunday will mark Zane Smith’s second NCS start at Texas Motor Speedway, but his first driving the No. 71 Ambetter Health Chevrolet Camaro for Spire Motorsports

Michael Andretti still interested in NASCAR

Michael Andretti still interested in NASCAR

March 9, 2024
[Michael] Andretti, meanwhile, said he is also interested in expanding into NASCAR but believes his path there is likely partnering with an existing team. He did the same thing to enter IMSA sports car racing by merging with Wayne Taylor Racing, which Andretti said

City of Refuge featured on Zane Smith’s No. 71 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

City of Refuge featured on Zane Smith’s No. 71 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

February 20, 2024
CONCORD, North Carolina- There are few things in life more important to Zane Smith than NASCAR racing, but during Atlanta race weekend he’ll put racing aside for a few hours and help at one of his favorite organizations that focuses on transforming lives of Atlanta

Workforce to serve as an associate sponsor for Zane Smith in rookie season

Workforce to serve as an associate sponsor for Zane Smith in rookie season

February 2, 2024
Trackhouse Racing announced today that Workforce -Occupational Health & Safety Solutions will serve as an associate sponsor in all 38 races on Zane Smith's No. 71 Chevrolet in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season

Focused Health joins Zane Smith for 20 races in 2024

Focused Health joins Zane Smith for 20 races in 2024

January 26, 2024
A major primary sponsorship for Zane Smith and the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet team is coming into focus just weeks before the start of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season

Josh Williams to serve as spotter for Zane Smith

Josh Williams to serve as spotter for Zane Smith

January 2, 2024
Josh Williams, who served as spotter for Ryan Blaney last season, is moving to Trackhouse Racing this year to be Zane Smith's spotter in his first full Cup season

Spire Motorsports bolsters front office staff

Spire Motorsports bolsters front office staff

December 14, 2023
Spire Motorsports has made key appointments to its front office as it continues build out its staff in preparation for the 2024 NASCAR season

WeatherTech to sponsor van Shane van Gisbergen in a majority of 2024 races

WeatherTech to sponsor van Shane van Gisbergen in a majority of 2024 races

December 13, 2023
Trackhouse Racing announced today that WeatherTech, a leading manufacturer of premium American-made automotive accessories, home and pet care products, will serve as the primary sponsor in a majority of three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR Xfinity

Luke Lambert, Stephen Doran to crew chief for Spire Motorsports in 2024

Luke Lambert, Stephen Doran to crew chief for Spire Motorsports in 2024

December 6, 2023
Spire Motorsports has filled out its NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) crew chief lineup as preparations for the 2024 season continue to accelerate

Doug Duchardt named president of Spire Motorsports

Doug Duchardt named president of Spire Motorsports

December 4, 2023
Today, Spire Motorsports announced veteran NASCAR industry executive Doug Duchardt has been named President of Spire Motorsports, effective immediately

Zane Smith to drive No. 71 for Spire Motorsports

Zane Smith to drive No. 71 for Spire Motorsports

November 15, 2023
Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass reports that Zane Smith will drive the No. 71 for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series next season

Trackhouse Racing signs Zane Smith to multi-year deal; will run full 2024 Cup schedule with Spire Motorsports

Trackhouse Racing signs Zane Smith to multi-year deal; will run full 2024 Cup schedule with Spire Motorsports

September 16, 2023
Zane Smith is in the House

2025 sponsor schedule

(Michael McDowell)
NASCAR Clash: Workforce
1) Daytona: Go Bowling
2) Atlanta: Group 1001
3) COTA: Gainbridge
4) Phoenix: Workforce
5) Las Vegas: Group 1001
6) Homestead-Miami: Delaware Life
7) Martinsville: Rockingham Speedway
8) Darlington: Delaware Life
9) Bristol: Delaware Life
10) Talladega: GUNK
11) Texas: Delaware Life
12) Kansas: Gainbridge
All-Star: Delaware Life
13) Charlotte: Veterans 1001
14) Nashville: Delaware Life
15) Michigan: Delaware Life
16) Mexico City: B’laster
17) Pocono: Gainbridge
18) Atlanta: Delaware Life
19) Chicago: DePaul University
20) Sonoma: Gainbridge / Project Zin
21) Dover: Delaware Life
22) Indianapolis: Delaware Life
23) Iowa: Delaware Life
24) Watkins Glen: Go Bowling
25) Richmond: Workforce
26) Daytona: Fly Alliance
27) Darlington: Delaware Life
28) WWTR: Delaware Life
29) Bristol: Gainbridge
30) New Hampshire: Gainbridge
31) Kansas: Gainbridge
32) Charlotte ROVAL: Delaware Life FIG
33) Las Vegas: Delaware Life
34) Talladega: Carolina Handling
35) Martinsville: Gainbridge / WIMNA
36) Phoenix: Tide

2024 sponsor schedule

(Zane Smith)
Clash: Focused Health
1) Daytona: WeatherTech
2) Atlanta: City of Refuge
3) Las Vegas: Focused Health
4) Phoenix: Focused Health
5) Bristol: Focused Health
6) COTA: Focused Health
7) Richmond: Focused Health
8) Martinsville: Focused Health
9) Texas: Ambetter Health
10) Talladega: Focused Health
11) Dover: Focused Health
12) Kansas: Focused Health
13) Darlington: Focused Health
All-Star: Focused Health
14) Charlotte: Focused Health
15) WWTR: Focused Health
16) Sonoma: Wellcare
17) Iowa: Focused Health
18) New Hampshire: Focused Health
19) Nashville: Jockey Outdoors
20) Chicago: Focused Health
21) Pocono: Focused Health
22) Indianapolis: Focused Health
23) Richmond: Focused Health
24) Michigan: Focused Health
25) Daytona: Ambetter Health
26) Darlington: Focused Health
27) Atlanta: Ambetter Health
28) Watkins Glen: Focused Health
29) Bristol: Ambetter Health
30) Kansas: Focused Health
31) Talladega: Focused Health
32) Charlotte: Ambetter Health
33) Las Vegas: Focused Health
34) Homestead: Wellcare
35) Martinsville: Monster Energy
36) Phoenix: Focused Health