Corey LaJoie's final NASCAR Cup Series start with Spire Motorsports came to an unfortunate end at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Spire Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing said Friday that the two teams will swap drivers Justin Haley and Corey LaJoie, starting next week.

Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson confirmed that Haley will continue into 2025 to drive its No. 7 car full time. Although RWR did not confirm that LaJoie would remain with the team beyond the final seven races of this season, LaJoie is considered the leading contender to do so, according to sources briefed on the situation.

Denny Hamlin said on Monday’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast that the driver trade sending Corey LaJoie to Rick Ware Racing and Justin Haley to Spire Motorsports is a “good” move for both drivers. Hamlin believes the move helps take some of the pressure off of LaJoie,

In a surprise move, Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley will swap NASCAR teams mid-season, with LaJoie heading to Rick Ware Racing and Haley returning to Spire Motorsports

Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley will switch rides beginning next weekend at Kansas Speedway, Spire Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing announced Friday. LaJoie, 32, will move to the No. 51 for Rick Ware Racing,

Spire Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing announced during Friday’s joint press conference at Bristol Motor Speedway that drivers Corey LaJoie and Justin Haley will swap teams for the remainder of the 2024 season.