Rodney Childers releases statement explaining sudden split from Spire Motorsports

Following the shocking news that Rodney Childers and Spire Motorsports are parting ways, both parties have now spoken out about the move. Childers chimed in early afternoon.

The crew chief for the No. 7 car of Justin Haley opened up on the midseason move. He was remarkably blunt.

“I know this is a shock,” Childers wrote. “But also know that not everything works out perfect all the time. That’s how life works. This was just one of those things that just wasn’t working for either of us.”

Rodney Childers spent only nine races with the No. 7 team this season, following his agreement on a multi-year contract last summer. Things hadn’t gone particularly well.

Haley is currently sitting at No. 23 in the NASCAR Cup Series point standings. His best finish of the season came at Homestead, where he notched a 10th place finish.

However, Haley’s averaged finishing position this season is just 20.2. That’s not quite what Rodney Childers or the crew had hoped for when the year began.

Despite the timing of it all, Childers was very professional about the split. He wished Haley and the Spire team the best moving forward.

“I appreciate my time at Spire, working with JH and the entire 7 team,” Childers wrote. “We did a lot of good that is yet to be seen, and I wish them the best in the future.

“Also want to say thank you to everyone at Chevrolet, Mr. H and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports for my time working with them again. It was a pleasure.

“Thank you to NASCAR, the officials, and most importantly the fans for your support. For me, I’m going to take a little time. Focus on the important things like my family and friends. And honestly just see what the racing world holds for me next. I know the man above will lead me in a direction that is best for me.”

Indeed, now the racing world will await news of Rodney Childers’ next stop. That certainly promises some intrigue.