Spire Motorsports issues statement after parting ways with Corey LaJoie

In the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Corey LaJoie will not be with Spire Motorsports. The news was announced earlier today. So, what is next for Spire and LaJoie once they part ways after Phoenix in November?

That remains to be seen. Spire will have to go out and find a driver relatively late in the season. Same goes for Corey LaJoie in terms of finding a job. This is a little late in the year to be looking for a ride.

Spire Motorsports released a statement on the LaJoie news. It is a decision they did not come to lightly. However, it was a decision that had to be made.

“Corey LaJoie has been a cornerstone of Spire Motorsports since 2021 and it would be impossible to overstate what he’s meant to this organization and how much I’ve agonized over this decision,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson said in the statement.

A huge Silly Season bombshell. This is not one many expected until the last week or so, really. Even then it felt like it would not happen. But, results speak for themselves.

What Corey LaJoie means to Spire Motorsports

Ultimately, the decision to move on from Corey LaJoie is one that the team made based on data. Rational information. Unfortunately, it was becoming clear that LaJoie wasn’t making them better on the track. In the last two months, he has been outperformed by both of his rookie teammates.

“Corey put his heart and soul into this team,” Dickerson continued. “He rolled up his sleeves and went to work before we had a race shop, a toolbox or even our own cars. Those days, looking back, were so much simpler than where we are in our journey now. Back then, we just wanted to get to the racetrack. Today, we’re consumed with consistently battling for top-10 finishes and contending for wins in the near future.  

“In racing, there are always variables but one thing we all know, is this is a performance-based business, and it just hasn’t been there for several reasons. All those reasons are factored in when it comes to making a decision of this magnitude. With Ryan (Sparks) moving upstairs, and Rodney (Childers) coming in next season, the best thing for Spire Motorsports is a clean slate for the No. 7 car in 2025. Corey deserves a fresh look from another organization, too, and we’ll do everything we can to help him get another opportunity in the Cup garage. I believe in Corey and his ability to be successful in this sport and look forward to him using this as motivation to prove all his doubters wrong.”

Corey LaJoie is out of a job after years in the Cup Series. Will he find a Cup ride again? Who is going to fill his seat at Spire?