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Corey LaJoie Walks Back ‘12 Fans’ Remark as He Embarks on Spire Truck Slate

LaJoie seeks to restore his reputation following disparaging comments by committing to a nine-race Truck Series stint with Spire Motorsports.

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Overview

  • LaJoie publicly apologized for his January remark about racing in front of ‘12 fans,’ saying it was made during a five-day fast and offended the Truck Series community.
  • He will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado in nine of the final 13 Craftsman Truck Series races, beginning this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway.
  • After losing his full-time Cup Series seat and making only three Cup starts in 2025, LaJoie is balancing this Truck schedule with a part-time analyst role for Amazon Prime Video.
  • Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson highlighted LaJoie’s deep ties to the team and his potential to help chase the owner’s championship through the playoff stretch.
  • LaJoie aims to leverage this opportunity to prove himself on the track and secure his first Truck Series victory after previously criticizing the division.