The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs may be underway, but off-track developments continue to dominate the garage chatter. From the ongoing lawsuit involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to the latest twists in Silly Season. The future of multiple drivers hangs in the balance. With charters in dispute and schedules shifting, teams are weighing their options more carefully than ever. That uncertainty has created a ripple effect across the Cup Series. It has put several driver lineups under review heading into 2026. One of the seats drawing the most attention sits inside Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet.
Justin Haley joined Spire at the start of the 2024 season. Since then, the pressure has been mounting. While his performance has improved in recent weeks, insiders note that the team al