The team has already acquired a new charter, brought on board two new crew chiefs, and decisively released Corey LaJoie, who had been with Spire Motorsports since 2021.
Spire Motorsports has been making significant adjustments leading up to the 2024 season. On September 16, 2023, they acquired a third charter from Live Fast Motorsports for a reported $40 million to add another car to their lineup.
At the press conference with Kyle Busch beside him, Dickerson responded firmly to media skepticism about Spire Motorsports’ seriousness. He stated, “It’s not about the transaction or structure.
Dickerson further clarified, “I’m all for skepticism, but I don’t know how many more deals we need to make before people understand we’re serious.” He emphasized Spire’s intention to be a legitimate playoff contender and their desire to break new ground in the sport.
If there were any doubts about the team’s ambitions then, they have likely been dispelled by recent developments. In July, Spire Motorsports signed Rodney Childers as crew chief for the No. 7 Chevrolet on a multi-year contract. Childers, formerly with Stewart-Haas Racing, brings significant experience to the team.
In a clear sign of their determination, Spire also parted ways with Corey LaJoie on July 25 due to unsatisfactory results. For the upcoming season, Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell will drive for the three-car operation, with LaJoie’s replacement yet to be named.
Back in 2018, when Furniture Row Racing owner Barney Visser sought to sell the charter for $6 million, motorsports executives Jeff Dickerson and T.J. After failing to secure a deal, they decided to take a risk, which has evidently paid off.
So, what’s next for Dickerson and Spire following all these significant changes in the past year?
