Corey LaJoie returns to Spire Motorsports for a significant nine-race stretch in the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Series, beginning this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. The experienced Cup Series driver will race the No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado during the regular season finale and all seven playoff contests, aiming to secure Spire’s first Owner’s Championship in the Truck Series.
The announcement was made public by Spire Motorsports on June 2, 2025, confirming LaJoie’s participation starting with the DQS Solutions and Staffing 200 on June 7, then at Richmond on August 15, followed by the entire playoff schedule. This move brings much-needed consistency to the No. 07 truck, which has seen eight different drivers this season so far.
Background of LaJoie’s Partnership With Spire Motorsports
This opportunity reunites Corey LaJoie with Spire Motorsports, a team he helped establish in the NASCAR Cup Series over three years ago. During his tenure driving the No. 7 Chevrolet ZL1, LaJoie secured four top-five finishes and eight top-10s, building a strong relationship with the organization. His time with Spire ended in late 2024 when he shifted to Rick Ware Racing, but now he returns with renewed purpose to pilot the No. 07 Gainbridge Chevrolet for the Truck Series title chase.
LaJoie expressed enthusiasm upon the announcement, responding simply, “Let’s do it.” in reaction to the news shared by Bob Pockrass on social media.
Details of LaJoie’s Upcoming Race Schedule and Team Standing
Corey LaJoie’s 2025 Truck Series run starts at Michigan this Saturday, followed by his next appearance at Richmond in August. After that, he will drive in all seven playoff events. Currently, the team is ninth in the Truck Series Owner Standings with 374 points, supported by three top-five and four top-10 finishes through 12 races this season.
Spire’s co-owner, Jeff Dickerson, highlighted how LaJoie emerged as the unanimous choice when considering the ideal driver for the championship push. He recalled a key conversation from earlier in the year:
“While discussing our best path to bring Spire our first CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship and describing what we needed in a driver, the driver we were all talking about without saying his name was Corey LaJoie. So, when I ran into Corey in the motorhome lot one morning earlier this spring, I asked him what he thought about coming home and doing this.” —Jeff Dickerson, Spire Motorsports co-owner
Spire’s Expanding Truck Series Program and Diverse Driver Roster
Spire Motorsports is strengthening its presence in the Truck Series with four Silverado entries in 2025. The No. 07 and No. 7 Chevrolets are driven part-time by an array of Cup and Xfinity Series drivers, while the No. 71, driven by Rajah Caruth, and the No. 77, piloted by Andres Perez de Lara, compete full-time. This expanding program reflects Spire’s commitment to growth and competitiveness across multiple NASCAR series.
Corey LaJoie Joins an Impressive Lineup of No. 07 Truck Drivers
LaJoie’s return places him among a notable lineup of skilled drivers who have shared the wheel of the No. 07 Chevrolet this season. The team’s rotation has included Michael McDowell at Daytona and Atlanta, Justin Haley at Las Vegas, Kyle Larson at Homestead and Bristol, William Byron at Martinsville and Kansas, Sammy Smith at Rockingham, Nick Sanchez at Texas, B.J. McLeod at Charlotte, and Kyle Busch at North Wilkesboro and Nashville.
Reflecting on rejoining Spire Motorsports, LaJoie said:
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the seat and chasing some NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series wins. I put in a lot of work in the early days to help shape Spire Motorsports, and I still have some friends that have been there since day one, so it’ll be good to see them. The No. 07 team has been bringing some fast trucks to the track this year and are looking for a spot in the owner’s playoffs.” —Corey LaJoie, NASCAR driver
Despite regularly rotating drivers, the No. 07 truck has remained a contender. Kyle Larson secured a victory at Homestead-Miami, and both William Byron and Kyle Busch have earned second-place finishes. This consistent performance has kept the No. 07 team competitive and positioned for a playoff run.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs
Corey LaJoie’s return to Spire Motorsports signals a determined effort to seize the Truck Series Owner’s Championship by blending his experience with the team’s competitive vehicle. His involvement in the critical final races, including the playoffs, aims to capitalize on the truck’s strong foundation and push Spire Motorsports toward its first championship in this series.
With LaJoie back behind the wheel, Spire hopes to maintain momentum as the season intensifies, delivering consistent performances that could elevate the No. 07 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado into title contention. Fans will watch closely to see if this reunion leads to Spire’s breakthrough success in the NASCAR Truck Series.
