Spire Motorsports

[wi_racefan]

Figured I'd just start a thread for them. Between cup and trucks they'll be making a lot of moves this off season.

Have they named the truck series drivers for next year yet and I missed it?

 

[2 Sweet]

They just named Doug Duchardt president, which is a great move for them IMO.

 

[Formerjackman]

In a world of go big or go home, they chose big. Still wondering why all of this is happening NOW all at once. They are suddenly spending money like a Powerball winner.

 

[2 Sweet]

In a world of go big or go home, they chose big. Still wondering why all of this is happening NOW all at once. They are suddenly spending money like a Powerball winner.

Spire Motorsports, Gainbridge Agree to Multi-Year Partnership - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News

Today, officials from Spire Motorsports and Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, announced a multi-year partnership that will showcase the online digital platform, offering trusted financial products simplified for the modern age, aboard the team’s Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR...

speedwaydigest.com

 

[Formerjackman]

Spire Motorsports, Gainbridge Agree to Multi-Year Partnership - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News

Today, officials from Spire Motorsports and Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, announced a multi-year partnership that will showcase the online digital platform, offering trusted financial products simplified for the modern age, aboard the team’s Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR...

speedwaydigest.com

With the amount they are spending, there seemingly HAS to more to it than just a sponsorship.

 

[Biggreen695]

They paid enough money to get Eddie Dhont (sp) away from Chase Elliot and Josh Williams away from Ryan Blaney


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[aunty dive]

With the amount they are spending, there seemingly HAS to more to it than just a sponsorship.

Gainbridge is aligned with Andretti Autosports as a part owner. Link to an article written prior to Spire acquisition of second charter:

Andretti sponsor's NASCAR move could foreshadow team's move to series

A recent move in NASCAR by sponsor Gainbridge is indirectly serving as an experimental step into the stock car series for Andretti Autosport.

www.sportsbusinessjournal.com

 

[StandOnIt]

Gainbridge is aligned with Andretti Autosports as a part owner. Link to an article written prior to Spire acquisition of second charter:

Andretti sponsor's NASCAR move could foreshadow team's move to series

A recent move in NASCAR by sponsor Gainbridge is indirectly serving as an experimental step into the stock car series for Andretti Autosport.

www.sportsbusinessjournal.com

Andretti will probably be full time in the trucks next year.

 

[Formerjackman]

Gainbridge is aligned with Andretti Autosports as a part owner. Link to an article written prior to Spire acquisition of second charter:

Andretti sponsor's NASCAR move could foreshadow team's move to series

A recent move in NASCAR by sponsor Gainbridge is indirectly serving as an experimental step into the stock car series for Andretti Autosport.

www.sportsbusinessjournal.com

I get all that, but unless they are making a FAR BIGGER commitment than what is known publicly, it doesn't explain the HUGE amount of coin they are dropping.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I could not tell you the car numbers or drivers of Spire's cars with any hooe of certainty. I think they field two but wouldn't swear to it.

 

[aunty dive]

I get all that, but unless they are making a FAR BIGGER commitment than what is known publicly, it doesn't explain the HUGE amount of coin they are dropping.

Perhaps they feel a public explanation of the size of their commitment is not required at this time. Dan Towriss seems to know what he’s doing.

 

[wi_racefan]

https://www.jayski.com/2023/12/06/luke-lambert-stephen-doran-to-crew-chief-for-spire-motorsports-in-2024/?fbclid=IwAR3lIO_Ijgfw163Ya50aE9QqIgaZryi4c5sUnjbbluibOj3FCEqpRVxrT-o

Know one guy that will on the box next year

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[Jorge De Guzman]

Call me crazy, but Spire is building something that might be contending for wins in the near future

 

[wi_racefan]

Call me crazy, but Spire is building something that might be contending for wins in the near future

Just hope it isn't one of those deals Ginn where they come out of the box strong and spend a ton then fall off a cliff

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[JJ_14]

Another competitive team in NASCAR, I'd say that's a huge positive for the sport. I could see them getting a win or two this year, maybe Corey @ Atlanta or something.

 

[Formerjackman]

Just hope it isn't one of those deals Ginn where they come out of the box strong and spend a ton then fall off a cliff

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Kaulig is the one I'm worried about falling off a cliff. I think Spire could shock some people. The other team that shouldn't stray too far from the panic button is SHR. I just can't see ANY reason to be optimistic about their lineup or their relative lack of veteran leadership. And not to beat a dead horse, but I wouldn't count from help from ole Smoke. His plate just got a LOT more full....

 

[wi_racefan]

Kaulig is the one I'm worried about falling off a cliff. I think Spire could shock some people. The other team that shouldn't stray too far from the panic button is SHR. I just can't see ANY reason to be optimistic about their lineup or their relative lack of veteran leadership. And not to beat a dead horse, but I wouldn't count from help from ole Smoke. His plate just got a LOT more full....

I know it sounds dumb but I actually think Kevin stepping away might help them out. Sounds like the team had kind of been split in that they were working in 2 different directions. No one could drive the #4 setups and he couldn't drive other setups

 

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[Charlie Spencer]

Oh, thank the racing gods, they're still in bidness. When we didn't get an announcement Tuesday, I was afraid they'd closed up.

 

[sdj]

I remember a Solar company that Gannaci was high on with lots of money, ect, ect., just sayin.