Spire Motorsports plans stable driver lineup for 2027 Cup season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Spire Motorsports has updated its driver lineup for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, indicating that Carson Hocevar will remain in the No. 77 car under a long-term contract. However, the status of Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell is currently uncertain. The organization has shown competitiveness in the ongoing 2026 season, with Hocevar and Suarez expected to qualify for the Chase. With Alex Bowman returning to NASCAR in 2027 and set to retire after that season, changes could still occur in Spire's lineup in the future.
- •Carson Hocevar is under a long-term contract with Spire Motorsports.
- •Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell's statuses are uncertain.
- •Spire Motorsports has been competitive in the 2026 season.
- •Hocevar and Suarez are likely to qualify for the Chase.
- •Bowman's retirement could affect future lineup changes.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Spire Motorsports' driver lineup gets big update for 2027 Cup season
"Spire Motorsports' NASCAR Cup Series driver lineup has received a big update for the 2027 season. Check out the latest on Spire Motorsports!
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