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Spire Motorsports and Justin Haley Split After 2025 Season

The decision follows a difficult 2025, leaving the No. 7 seat unfilled with reports linking Daniel Suárez to the opening.

Overview

  • Spire confirmed Haley will depart after the Phoenix finale, with 2026 plans for the No. 7 Chevrolet to be announced later.
  • Haley sits 31st in points with one top-five and two top-10 finishes, trailing teammates Michael McDowell (21st) and Carson Hocevar (23rd).
  • The season included a crew-chief shakeup as Rodney Childers left after nine races and competition director Ryan Sparks took over on an interim basis.
  • Haley, 26, delivered Spire’s first Cup win in a rain-shortened 2019 Daytona race and owns victories across NASCAR’s Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series.
  • Multiple outlets report Daniel Suárez as a leading candidate for the ride, and Kaulig Racing’s Chris Rice said the team would like to help Haley but may be full for 2026.