Big news in NASCAR! Daniel Suarez is joining Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 7 Chevrolet next season. He’ll take over from Justin Haley, who helped the team earn their first big win at the 2023 Daytona 500. The announcement came from reporter Jeff Gluck and has everyone talking.
Suárez, from Mexico, has raced for Trackhouse Racing for four years. He made history in 2022 when he became the first Mexican driver to win a Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway.
After a tough 2025 season, he and Trackhouse decided to go their separate ways. Now, at 33, Suárez is ready for a fresh start with Spire, a team that’s been growing fast and looking to move up the NASCAR ranks.
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A Fresh Start for Daniel Suarez
Jeff Dickerson, co-owner of Spire Motorsports, had good things to say about Suárez.
“Yeah, I mean, I think his resume speaks for itself,” Dickerson said. “He’s been a mainstay in the garage for several years. And look, I think, when it came down to it, it’s just a thing where I think we need each other.”
He added that both Suárez and the team want to prove people wrong after a rough year. “We all love a story of redemption,” Dickerson said. “Daniel needs to show everybody that this year was an outlier, and we want to show everybody that the No. 7 car’s performance this year was an outlier as well.”
For Suárez, it’s a chance to start fresh. He’s known for his never-give-up attitude and love for racing. Fans see him as one of the most passionate drivers in the sport, always smiling and giving his all.
Why Spire Motorsports?
When asked why he chose Spire, Suárez didn’t hesitate.
“To me, it was a no-brainer,” he said. “If you look at the last three years, how Spire Motorsports has grown. Three years ago, I probably wasn’t looking at Spire as an option. But right now, I believe this is the fastest-growing team in NASCAR, and I want to be part of that.”
He believes the team is only getting started. “They’re not even close to being done,” Suárez said. “They’re just getting started.”
Dickerson agrees that the team has come a long way. “We’re at a different place in our journey,” he explained. “We’ve got the speed; we need the execution. That’s what’s held us back. And I think that’s what Daniel sees with us, a chance to help us reach the next level.”
With Suárez’s experience, nearly 200 Cup starts, and a second-place championship finish in 2022, Spire hopes he’ll bring leadership and calm to the garage.
The Fans and the Future
Cesar Soriano, CEO of Freeway Insurance, Suárez’s long-time sponsor, praised him in a statement. “Daniel has been an incredible ambassador for our brand,” Soriano said. “His determination, authenticity, and connection to fans mirror what Freeway stands for, helping people move forward with confidence.”
Soriano said they’re proud to keep supporting Suárez as he joins Spire.
As for Justin Haley, his exit is bittersweet. The 26-year-old helped Spire reach new heights and proved himself as a talented young driver. Some fans think losing him is a mistake, but others believe bringing in a veteran like Suárez is the right move for the team’s long-term success.
Either way, both drivers have bright futures. Suárez will be looking to lift Spire to new heights, while Haley will look for his next big opportunity.
The 2026 NASCAR season is shaping up to be exciting, and all eyes will be on the No. 7 car. Suárez’s move marks not just a change in teams, but a shot at redemption and growth for both him and Spire Motorsports.
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