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motorsport13 days ago

Kasey Kahne to drive No. 77 Chevrolet full-time in 2027 Truck Series

Spire Motorsports announced that Kasey Kahne will return to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027, driving the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST in the Truck Series. The 46-year-old veteran, who stepped away from racing in 2018 due to health issues, will begin his season at Daytona International Speedway on February 19. This marks a significant return for a driver with 18 Cup Series wins, as he reunites with Chevrolet after a six-year absence from the sport.

via Jayski|
#2027-season#kasey-kahne#motorsport
Chastain distances himself from Hocevar's Bristol fallout, praises Spire's crisis management
nascar23 days ago

Chastain distances himself from Hocevar's Bristol fallout, praises Spire's crisis management

Ross Chastain stated he acted as a spectator rather than a manager during the post-race altercation between his client Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney at Bristol. Chastain, an owner of Motorsports Management International (MMI), credited his partner Phillip Smalley and Spire Motorsports with handling the situation effectively. He noted that Hocevar was warned immediately after the incident to help him process the event. Chastain also acknowledged Hocevar's superior speed this season, admitting he could not keep up with the younger driver, while emphasizing that Hocevar is now operating independently with strong support from his team.

via motorsport.com|
#carson-hocevar#motorsports-management-international#nascar
Hocevar's 'No Apology' Stance Sparks NASCAR Monitoring and Fan Divide
motorsport1 month ago

Hocevar's 'No Apology' Stance Sparks NASCAR Monitoring and Fan Divide

Carson Hocevar has adopted a strict 'no apology' policy for on-track contact, viewing post-race remorse as hypocritical. Following a clash with Brad Keselowski at the Southern 500, Hocevar refused to apologize and instead increased merchandise discounts, drawing criticism from veterans but boosting his fanbase. NASCAR is now monitoring the situation, while Hocevar maintains he only answers to his team and sponsors.

via Motorsport.com|
#brad-keselowski#carson-hocevar#motorsport
sports4 months ago

Suárez Caps Somber Coca-Cola 600 With Rain-Shortened Victory at Charlotte

Daniel Suárez won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, giving Spire Motorsports a second win this season in a race that honored Kyle Busch; a late strategy call plus rain sealed the victory as rivals like Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin were unable to catch up, and several drivers faced crashes that reshaped the playoff picture as the series heads to Nashville.

via FOX Sports|
#charlotte-motor-speedway#coca-cola-600#daniel-suarez
sports5 months ago

Hocevar Tops Talladega in Dramatic First Cup Win

Carson Hocevar earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, outlasting Chris Buescher with a late push and celebrating by riding in the car with the window down. Chris Buescher finished second, while Alex Bowman recovered to third after missing races due to vertigo. A 26-car pileup on lap 115 eliminated seven drivers, underscoring Talladega’s chaotic nature, and NASCAR heads to Texas for the next 1.5-mile track with lessons from Kansas in mind.

via FOX Sports|
#carson-hocevar#cup-series#nascar
Hocevar Earns Daring Talladega Victory in First NASCAR Cup Win
motorsports5 months ago

Hocevar Earns Daring Talladega Victory in First NASCAR Cup Win

Carson Hocevar earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in his 91st start at Talladega, giving Spire Motorsports its first Cup victory since 2019. He beat Chris Buescher in a late showdown and celebrated by exiting the car to ride along the frontstretch and perform a wall-side, rodeo-style burnout as fans roared; the race featured a massive Stage 2 crash that reshaped the field and eliminated many frontrunners.

via Motorsport.com|
#carson-hocevar#motorsports#nascar-cup-series
Judge limits Gabehart’s overlapping duties in Gibbs-Spire dispute
nascar-cup7 months ago

Judge limits Gabehart’s overlapping duties in Gibbs-Spire dispute

A U.S. district judge issued a mixed restraining order in the Gibbs-Gabehart-Spire case: Gabehart can remain Spire’s Chief Motorsports Officer but cannot engage in duties overlapping with his former Joe Gibbs Racing role, must return proprietary information, and the court set a March 16 date to address discovery and a preliminary injunction, with JGR posting a $100,000 bond if Gabehart wins.

via Motorsport.com|
#chris-gabehart#gibbs-lawsuit#joe-gibbs-racing
Gibbs, Gabehart, Spire clash in federal court over NDA and data dispute
sports7 months ago

Gibbs, Gabehart, Spire clash in federal court over NDA and data dispute

At a federal hearing in Western North Carolina, Joe Gibbs Racing sought a temporary restraining order against former competition director Chris Gabehart as he moves to Spire Motorsports, amid an $8 million suit alleging an NDA breach and data transfer. The judge urged both sides to negotiate over the weekend and potential Monday ruling, while forensic review of devices and the exact start date of Gabehart’s Spire role remained key issues.

via Motorsport.com|
#chris-gabehart#joe-gibbs-racing#non-compete
NASCAR's Charter Shuffle: Spire Motorsports, Trackhouse Racing, and Live Fast Motorsports in Multi-Million Dollar Deals
sports3 years ago

NASCAR's Charter Shuffle: Spire Motorsports, Trackhouse Racing, and Live Fast Motorsports in Multi-Million Dollar Deals

Spire Motorsports has acquired Live Fast Motorsports' charter for approximately $40 million, increasing its car count to three for the 2024 season. Zane Smith, the defending Truck Series champion, will drive the newly acquired charter under a unique arrangement with Trackhouse Racing. The rising value of charters reflects the expected increase in financial revenue for NASCAR teams, particularly through the upcoming Cup Series television contract negotiations. Team executives anticipate charter values to rise to around $50 million once the negotiations conclude.

via The Athletic|
#charter#live-fast-motorsports#nascar