Spire Motorsports is making strategic adjustments to its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series lineup as the 2025 season progresses. The team has announced a driver change, allowing Andrés Pérez de Lara to pursue other opportunities for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond. A recent update from Niece Motorsports confirmed that Pérez de Lara will be joining the team in their No. 44 truck. The decision follows the August 8 race at Watkins Glen International, with the team yet to finalize its plans for the 2026 season. Pérez de Lara, who has made 17 starts in the Truck Series this year, has recorded two top-10 finishes, including a season-best seventh-place result at Martinsville Speedway. Currently, he stands 17th in points and third among rookie contenders, reflecting a solid rookie campaign.
Spire Motorsports President Bill Anthony commented on the move, saying, “Andrés has made meaningful progress this season, and we remain confident in his future. While we haven’t finalized our 2026 plans for the No. 77 team, we wanted to give him the opportunity to look ahead and pursue other options for the remainder of this year and beyond. He’s a hard worker, carries himself with humility, and brings a consistently positive attitude to the garage. He comes from a great family, and we fully expect him to continue making strides as part of Chevrolet’s driver development program. We’re proud to have been part of his journey and will continue cheering him on.”
With Pérez de Lara stepping away, Spire Motorsports will shift the owner’s points from the No. 07 truck to the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado, which will be piloted by veteran driver Corey Lajoie for the final eight races of the 2025 season, starting at Richmond Raceway. The team will compete as a three-truck operation through the rest of the year, fielding the Nos. 7, 71, and 77 trucks in pursuit of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner’s and driver’s championships. Spire Motorsports has a history of success across NASCAR’s top series, highlighted by their first Cup Series win with Justin Haley in 2019 and multiple recent victories in the Truck Series.
Spire won’t field the No. 07 truck the rest of the season and will transfer those points to the No. 77, which Corey LaJoie will drive the rest of the year. https://t.co/TvOZlX3ENb
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) August 11, 2025
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