Shocking information broke on Thursday morning relating to Corey LaJoie and his future with Spire Motorsports. He is not going to return for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Collection season, ending a relationship courting again to 2021. This has led to hypothesis as to who would take over the No. 7 seat, with some suggesting Kyle Busch, given his powerful season at RCR.
Nonetheless, FOX’s Bob Pockrass has shut down that concept on social media. Pockrass says Busch will play out his contract with Richard Childress Racing. Whereas “by no means say by no means” does apply right here, it’s simply not a transfer the NASCAR insider sees occurring.
“No. I don’t anticipate Kyle Busch to be in a Cup automotive at Spire subsequent 12 months from the folks I talked to at the moment,” Pockrass mentioned through X. “Kyle Busch has a contract with RCR for subsequent 12 months and whereas by no means say by no means, that’s the place I see him subsequent 12 months.”
Busch has not had the very best season with RCR. In 22 races, he has completed inside the highest 10 on simply six events and prime 5 twice. 5 DNFs are on the resume as effectively, with Busch’s common end being almost twentieth place.
So for now, there seems to be no motion for Busch. Spire should look elsewhere to exchange LaJoie after an exit not many anticipated.
Corey LaJoie releases assertion on parting methods with Spire Motorsports in 2025
Corey LaJoie received’t be returning to Spire Motorsports for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Collection season. He introduced the information in an announcement of his personal at the moment.
Corey LaJoie has been with Spire Motorsports for the reason that 2021 season and is seen as a driving power in lots of the strides the group has taken since then. Nonetheless, his efficiency in 2024 has left lots to be desired.
In an announcement launched to The Athletic, LaJoie broke the information about his 2025 future.
“I received’t be driving the 7 automotive subsequent 12 months,” LaJoie mentioned, through Jordan Bianchi. “I take loads of satisfaction from having an integral a part of constructing Spire into a decent group on the grid, however sadly the long run received’t contain me. We’ll end the rest of 2024 sturdy, persevering with to ship for my companions, my guys who work laborious to construct good automobiles, household, followers & associates who’ve supported me since day one within the Cup Collection.
“This chapter ends after Phoenix and I’m excited to see what the Lord has in retailer for my household subsequent.”
5GOAT’s Jonathan Howard contributed to this report
