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Spire Motorsports names replacement for Rodney Childers on Justin Haley team

Ahead of the NASCAR weekend at Talladega, Spire Motorsports has named the replacement for Rodney Childers on the No. 7 team. In a shocking move, Spire and Childers parted ways this week, with the Cup Series championship-winning crew chief unsure of his future in the sport.

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Rodney Childers parts ways with Spire Motorsports, out as crew chief for Justin Haley

Rodney Childers and Spire Motorsports have parted ways following the first nine events of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. In July 2024, Spire Motorsports announced a multi-year deal beginning in 2025 with Rodney Childers, a championship-winning crew chief from Mooresville, North Carolina.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / April 23

Rodney Childers releases statement explaining sudden split from Spire Motorsports

Following the shocking news that Rodney Childers and Spire Motorsports are parting ways, both parties have now spoken out about the move. Childers chimed in early afternoon.

MLB News / The Spun / April 23

NASCAR Team 'Parts Ways' With Crew Chief Ahead Of Cup Series Race At Talladega

At least one team has made a significant change to their crew for this Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega. With Justin Haley currently sitting in 23rd place in the Cup Series standings, Spire Motorsports has decided to part ways with his crew chief, Rodney Childers. Childers became Haley's crew chief for the No.

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MLB News / 5 GOATs / April 23

Report: Rodney Childers, Spire Motorsports part ways after just nine races

In a big midseason shift, crew chief Rodney Childers and Spire Motorsports have parted ways, according to a report by The Athletic. Childers had served as the crew chief on the No.

MLB News / Racing America on SI / March 29

Hood Flies Up on Justin Haley's No. 7 Car During Practice Run

Disaster struck for Justin Haley and the No. 7 Spire Motorsports team with roughly 10 minutes remaining in Saturday afternoon's NASCAR Cup Series practice session for Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / March 29

Justin Haley has hood fly open during Cup Series practice at Martinsville

A little bit of an oopsie for Justin Haley and his No. 7 Spire Motorsports team. His hoodpins were not set during practice at Martinsville. After receiving an adjustment during NASCAR practice, Haley hit the track and his hood hit his windshield soon after.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Homestead-Miami Preview

Following Corey Heim’s win at Las Vegas last week, the Craftsman Truck Series heads back across the country for the Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

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Justin Haley critical of ‘weird’ NASCAR system losing crew members to Kyle Larson for Phoenix

Kyle Larson is down two crew members for Sunday’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. That means that Justin Haley is now down two crew members for Sunday as well.

Carson Hocevar reacts to viral Chili’s fire suit worn by Justin Haley for Daytona 500

Carson Hocevar loved seeing Justin Haley in the unique Chili’s firesuit for this year’s Daytona 500. While speaking to The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi during the Daytona 500 media day, Hocevar was asked about his reaction when he first saw the Chili’s firesuit.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / February 11

Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports unveil wild denim-button-down firesuit in partnership with Chili’s

Spire Motorsports and Chili’s are taking their partnership to the next level. The national food chain announced an extension with Spire on Tuesday to continue serving as sponsor for the No.

Ty Gibbs explains Justin Haley retaliation incident, getting airborne

During the Last Chance Qualifier, Ty Gibbs was spun by Justin Haley. In his attempt at retaliation, he stepped over the line a bit. The No. 54 Toyota Camry went airborne as Gibbs ramped off of his NASCAR rival.

Ty Gibbs rams Justin Haley in retaliation, goes airborne at Bowman Gray Stadium

We are getting wild at the Madhouse! Ty Gibbs was spun out by Justin Haley. Before exiting the track, Gibbs would get his revenge. This is the second time that Haley has gotten on the wrong side of another driver this NASCAR weekend.

NASCAR warns Kyle Busch for hitting Justin Haley during caution laps of Clash heat race

We are only in Heat Race 1 and Kyle Busch has received a warning from NASCAR to calm down after an incident with Justin Haley on the track. Bowman Gray is called the Madhouse for a reason and we are seeing that tonight.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Justin Haley: 2025 NASCAR Driver Profile

[Editor’s note: The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 Racing Annual magazine. Order your copy online today, or buy one at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] Justin Haley got traded to Spire Motorsports in the middle of last year’s playoffs, and he’s back with the team in 2025 for the biggest opportunity of his racing career.

Full-Time Cup Drivers McDowell, Haley Running Daytona Truck Race for Spire

Spire Motorsports, which will field four full-time entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season, previously announced that two of the team's four trucks will be comprised of a cast of rotating all-star drivers.

MLB News / Racing America on SI / January 28

Fraternal Order of Eagles Joins Justin Haley for Cook Out Clash

Fraternal Order of Eagles is set to continue its long-standing support of NASCAR Cup Series driver Justin Haley in 2025, serving as the primary sponsor of the No.

Chase Elliott dodges Justin Haley during Lap 1 spin at Homestead-Miami

Disaster was avoided on the opening lap at Homestead-Miami Speedway as Justin Haley spun out in front of the field, narrowly missing Chase Elliott. Almost the entire NASCAR field had to dodge the No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

Watch: Justin Haley spins in front of the field on first lap of playoff race at Miami

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Key SHR member confirms multi-year contract with Spire Motorsports

NASCAR spotter Eddie D’Hondt has signed a multi-year deal with Spire Motorsports to support driver Justin Haley starting in 2025.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 20

Justin Haley impressing in first season with Rick Ware Racing

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MLB News / FirstSportz / January 29, 2024

Justin Haley admits Rick Ware Racing is a ‘scrappy’ team

The most surprising driver signing made ahead of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season is, without a doubt, Justin Haley’s move to Rick Ware Racing. Haley announced his departure from Kaulig Racing, a mid-field Chevvy team, to RWR, a Ford backtracker team, midway through the 2023 season.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2023