Corey LaJoie has made known that he is leaving Spire Motorsports. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, LaJoie revealed this information and used social media to share his feelings about leaving the organization.
LaJoie said, “The past few months have been an interesting and unique journey” (below). “It’s been a welcome challenge to navigate discussions about my future in the sport while still preparing and performing at a high level, as we’ve demonstrated over the past month.” Being a member of the ‘trade’ now provides me with clarity and inspiration to keep pushing through the challenges the sport presents.”
After joining Spire Motorsports in 2021, LaJoie looked back on his time there and called it “transformative.” Three top-10 results in 29 races this year, including an incredible fourth-place finish in the Daytona 500 on February 18, are among his accomplishments with the group. LaJoie expressed his appreciation to his teammates and his best wishes to Spire Motorsports President Jeff Dickerson and the whole crew.
“I wish Jeff, and everyone at Spire, who have become lifelong friends, the best of luck,” LaJoie continued. “Rick Ware, Robby Benton, and the RWR Group are also overcomers, and they’re focused on taking that organization to the next level. I’m ready to join their team and help make that happen. I truly appreciate the unwavering support from my loyal partners and fans throughout this journey.”
“Corey LaJoie has been a cornerstone of Spire Motorsports and we’re incredibly appreciative of all the time, effort, and energy he has invested in our program,” Dickerson stated. “RWR is getting a workhorse in Corey. He’s dedicated to his craft and his tenacity brings out the best in those around him.”
The transition comes as part of a driver swap arrangement that sees Justin Haley moving from Rick Ware Racing to Spire Motorsports. Haley is set to take LaJoie’s seat in the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, with an anticipated debut at Kansas Speedway later this month. The contract binds Haley to Spire Motorsports through 2025, signaling a long-term commitment and faith in the driver.
Robby Benton, President of Rick Ware Racing, echoed similar sentiments of admiration and support in his comments about Haley.
“Justin Haley is a very talented driver who has done a lot to help elevate RWR,” Benton remarked. “Justin came to us over the Olympic break with a longer-term opportunity that would serve his career well. We were sympathetic to his desires, as Justin committed to RWR early last year and has since played a key role in the growth of our organization. We didn’t want to compromise his growth or our own. In our talks with Justin following the break, we agreed to release him from his contract with RWR.”
