Spire confirms Suarez for 2026

Spire Motorsports made it official on Wednesday that Daniel Suarez will join the organization beginning in 2026 to drive the No. 7 Chevrolet.

Suarez, 33, became a free agent in the summer when he and Trackhouse Racing announced they would mutually part ways. He has driven for the team founded by Justin Marks for the last five seasons, winning two races.

Freeway Insurance will join Suarez at Spire Motorsports next season as his anchor sponsor.

“Spire’s growth over the last few years is quite impressive,” Suarez said. “That’s something I have mentioned to every single member who I have talked to at Spire Motorsports. I’m sure I’m not the only person who can see that and I’m excited to be part of it now. I know that even with the growth Spire has had the last few years, it hasn’t reached its full potential, just yet.

“There is a lot more out there to achieve, and I want to be part of that. I want to be part of that growth and use my experience to help my team, and the entire company continue to grow.”

Spire Motorsports is filling the seat that will be vacated by Justin Haley, with whom the team previously announced it will part ways at the end of the season.

“I have a lot of respect for how Daniel has forged his path here and has become a mainstay in the industry and it’s easy to see how he’s done it,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson. “He has a great attitude and never stops. We look forward to having another veteran for our organization to learn from and bring a new perspective to move the No. 7 team up the grid.”

“Daniel represents exactly the kind of talent and mindset that drives TWG Motorsports and our teams forward,” said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and fellow co-owner of Spire Motorsports. “He’s proven he can win at the highest level and connect with fans across cultures. Bringing Daniel into Spire Motorsports reflects our commitment to building something different and unparalleled at TWG Motorsports.”

Spire Motorsports will be the fourth team Suarez has competed for in the NASCAR Cup Series. Suarez began his Cup Series career in 2017.