Spire Motorsports is gearing up for the August 15 NASCAR Cup Series event at Richmond Raceway, a 0.75‑mile short track that has historically tested the team’s grit and precision. The upcoming race forms part of the 24th event in the 36‑race 2026 season and will be broadcast live on USA Network, SiriusXM and the Motor Racing Network.
Veteran Drivers and Strategic Sponsorships Drive Spire’s Richmond Push
At the wheel of the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Daniel Suárez brings a blend of experience and recent short‑track momentum, having posted an eighth‑place finish at Richmond in August 2024 — the team’s best result to date. The veteran driver, who has three Cup Series victories at Sonoma, Atlanta and Charlotte, is targeting a top‑10 finish this time around, a goal that reflects his confidence after a strong start to the 2026 season.
Joining Suárez, Michael McDowell will drive the No. 71 Workforce Chevrolet, a partnership that underscores the team’s focus on leveraging sponsor expertise. McDowell, a six‑time top‑20 finisher at Richmond, including an eighth‑place run in 2009, brings a deep understanding of the track’s nuances, while his sponsor, Workforce Occupational Health and Safety Solutions, highlights the team’s connection to workforce development.
Carson Hocevar, piloting the No. 77 Zeigler Automotive Group Chevrolet, is another key piece of Spire’s veteran‑centric strategy. The 2026 season has already seen Hocevar notch five top‑fives and nine top‑tens, highlighted by a victory at Talladega Superspeedway, and his average starting and finishing positions have improved by nearly eight spots compared with 2025.
The race will be broadcast live on USA Network, SiriusXM and the Motor Racing Network, giving fans multiple platforms to follow the action as the 24th event of the 36‑race 2026 schedule unfolds. Spire’s collaborations with UHP (Unlock Human Potential), Zeigler Automotive Group and Workforce Occupational Health and Safety Solutions illustrate a broader ambition: to blend racing performance with community‑focused initiatives that support veteran transition and technical training.