Corey LaJoie will not return to Spire Motorsports for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, ending his four-year tenure with the team. Despite signing a two-year contract extension last summer and an encouraging start to 2024, LaJoie has struggled this season, ranking 28th in the standings with just one top-10 finish. Spire Motorsports announced that Rodney Childers will be the new crew chief for the No. 7 car next season, but LaJoie will be replaced. The team's decision reflects its strategy to improve performance, as LaJoie's rookie teammate Carson Hocevar has outperformed him. LaJoie is now a free agent and exploring opportunities with other teams for the 2025 season.