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Ty Dillon Takes Shots at Spire Motorsports as He Eyes Redemption with Kaulig Racing

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
February 9, 2025
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Ty Dillon Takes Shots at Spire Motorsports as He Eyes Redemption with Kaulig Racing

Jul 20, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Dillon (33) during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

For Ty Dillon, the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season was nothing short of a nightmare. Zero top-10 finishes, a brutal season-long struggle, and an abrupt exit from Spire Motorsports made it a year to forget. But 2025 is shaping up as his shot at redemption—and he’s not holding back when it comes to his former team.

Dillon, now set for a full-time return with Kaulig Racing, isn’t just embracing his fresh start—he’s taking some pointed jabs at Spire Motorsports, the team that cut him loose in favor of rising talent Carson Hocevar. And he made sure to remind the racing world that Kaulig has something Spire doesn’t—a proven track record in Victory Lane.

Dillon Throws Shade at Spire: ‘This Team Has Actually Won’

Spire Motorsports has been making waves, spending big to become a powerhouse. With a $40 million charter purchase and the $14.5 million acquisition of Kyle Busch Motorsports, they’re aiming to become the “Mini Hendrick Motorsports”—but according to Dillon, they still haven’t arrived where it counts: Victory Lane.

In an interview, Dillon took a direct swipe at his old team, emphasizing that his new squad, Kaulig Racing, has actually won races.

“I know this is my best opportunity. This is a team that has done that in the past. They have been to victory lane in the Cup Series in recent years. So that’s something new for me—to say I am part of a team that’s actually won before me being a part of their team. So I’m excited for that opportunity.”

Dillon was, of course, referencing Kaulig’s 2021 Cup Series victory at the Indianapolis Road Course, where AJ Allmendinger delivered a statement win. Meanwhile, Spire’s only Cup Series triumph came back in 2019, when Justin Haley won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona—a race Dillon conveniently chose to ignore in his comments.

Can Dillon Finally Deliver? Or Will He Flop Again?

While Dillon’s criticism of Spire is bold, his own track record doesn’t exactly scream elite status. His time with Spire was forgettable, and his lack of top-10 finishes in 2023 ultimately forced the team’s hand in making a change.

Now, with Kaulig Racing giving him another chance, Dillon insists this is his best opportunity yet to prove he belongs in the Cup Series.

“For me, this is the best opportunity that I have had in my career. Being with Kaulig Racing, my goals are high. I got into this sport to want to win races in the Cup Series and compete to be in the playoffs. I think this is the best chance for me to show what I am capable of, what I’ve always believed in myself as a driver.”

But words mean nothing without results. And while Dillon showed some promise in his limited 2024 outings with Kaulig, including three top-20 finishes in five races, he’ll need a lot more than that to convince the NASCAR world that he’s still a serious contender.

Spire vs. Kaulig: Who’s Got the Edge?

While Dillon is quick to criticize Spire, the reality is that both teams are in transition. Spire’s aggressive push to elevate itself into NASCAR’s top tier mirrors the early trajectory of Hendrick Motorsports. Meanwhile, Kaulig Racing remains a team on the rise, with flashes of brilliance but no consistent top-tier dominance.

Still, the scoreboard doesn’t lie—Kaulig has a more recent Cup Series win, and Dillon is banking on that as his best shot to finally make a name for himself.

The question remains: Can Dillon finally break out of mediocrity and prove he’s more than just another mid-tier driver? Or will he struggle again, proving Spire was right to move on?

One thing is certain—he’s got plenty to prove, and the pressure is on.

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