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NASCAR Shocker: Rising Star Dumped Just Weeks Before Playoffs, Silly Season Drama Explodes!

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
August 11, 2025
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NASCAR Shocker: Rising Star Dumped Just Weeks Before Playoffs, Silly Season Drama Explodes!

NASCAR Craftsman Truck driver Andres Perez de Lara during qualifying for the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

NASCAR SHOCKER: Driver Booted as Team Shake-Up Rocks Pre-Playoff Landscape!

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Spire Motorsports has made a bold move just weeks before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs, announcing a dramatic driver change that has sent shockwaves throughout the racing community. Andrés Pérez de Lara, a promising rookie, is being let go to explore opportunities elsewhere for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond. This stunning decision follows the recent race at Watkins Glen International, where the team’s future plans for the 2026 season remain shrouded in uncertainty.

Pérez de Lara, who has participated in 17 races this season, has shown flashes of brilliance with two top-10 finishes, culminating in an impressive seventh-place finish at Martinsville Speedway. Currently sitting 17th in the points standings and third among his rookie counterparts, he has undeniably made his mark in what has been a solid rookie campaign.

Spire Motorsports President Bill Anthony weighed in on this surprising announcement, stating, “Andrés has made meaningful progress this season, and we remain confident in his future. While we haven’t finalized our 2026 plans for the No. 77 team, we wanted to give him the opportunity to look ahead and pursue other options for the remainder of this year and beyond.” He went on to praise Pérez de Lara’s work ethic, humility, and positive attitude, emphasizing that the young driver comes from a supportive family. “We’re proud to have been part of his journey and will continue cheering him on,” Anthony added, leaving fans wondering about the next chapter for this talented racer.

With Pérez de Lara stepping aside, Spire Motorsports will shift the owner’s points from the No. 07 truck to the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado, which will now be piloted by the seasoned Corey LaJoie for the final eight races of the season, kicking off at Richmond Raceway. This decision marks a significant shift as the team adjusts its strategy, now operating with three trucks—Nos. 7, 71, and 77—aiming for glory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner’s and driver’s championships.

Spire Motorsports is no stranger to success in NASCAR’s elite divisions, having celebrated their first Cup Series victory with Justin Haley in 2019 and notching multiple wins in the Truck Series in recent years. However, the decision to retire the No. 07 truck for the remainder of the season and reallocate those crucial points to the No. 77 truck adds a layer of intrigue to an already electrifying season.

As the racing world watches with bated breath, one question looms large: What’s next for Andrés Pérez de Lara, and how will these team changes impact Spire Motorsports’ playoff aspirations? This is a developing story, and all eyes will be on the upcoming races as the drama unfolds in the high-octane world of NASCAR. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride!

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