Then COVID-19 protocols sidelined Spire crew chief Ryan Sparks and two other team members for Sunday's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR® and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. 77 team, which currently does not have a driver for next season. Due to COVID-19 protocols, Ryan Sparks, Crew Chief for Spire Motorsports No. You try to learn as much as you can from what the teams bring back to the shop and add that to our cars. During his 10 years with Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon, Letarte won 15 races — 10 with Gordon and five with Earnhardt. Then COVID-19 protocols sidelined Spire crew chief Ryan Sparks and two other team members for Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Letarte, who currently works as an analyst for NBC Sports’ NASCAR coverage, is also a consultant for Spire — a role he took on prior to 2021. 1 team come off back-to-back playoff appearances under previous crew chief Travis Mack. “I don’t think it’s going to be a big change,” Bumgarner said of going back to being a crew chief in a JRM release. Spire Motorsports and Netflix have partnered to showcase “The Crew” aboard the team’s No. Sadler finished third in that race, and second in points. Spire Motorsports has announced that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series crew chiefs for the organization’s Nos. Letarte was brainstorming solutions for Spire … Spire’s expansion for 2021 also includes NBC Sports annalyst Steve Letarte, who confirmed Wednesday to Motorsport.com that he is working as a consultant for the organization. 7 team this weekend. I haven’t been able to go to the race track and see what things are going on. 7 team will be inactive this weekend in accordance with the same protocols. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), What matters at Dover: Passers of all walks challenged by unique surface, Austin Cindric cruises to Xfinity win at Dover, in place of regular crew chief Kevin Meendering, to join new Cup Series team Trackhouse Racing, who confirmed Wednesday to Motorsport.com. 77 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series and focuses on growth, development, and performance. NBC analyst Steve Letarte moonlights as the competition consultant for Spire Motorsports, a position he never imagined would put him back on top of a pit box. In addition, two other crew members of the No. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros in 2021. Spire Motorsports announced Wednesday that Ryan Sparks, crew chief for Spire Motorsports’ No. On February 24, 2021, it was announced that Steve Letarte would fill in for Sparks at Homestead due to COVID-19 protocols. Mike Bumgarner will lead driver Michael Annett and the No. RELATED: Homestead-Miami weekend schedule | Corey LaJoie bullish on Spire’s growth. 7 Spire Motorsports team and driver Corey LaJoie. 7, after previously working with LaJoie at Go Fas Racing in 2020. RELATED: Listen to Corey LaJoie’s podcast — Stacking Pennies. Both are newcomers to the organization. In 2019 and 2020, Bellicourt was a crew chief for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team Bill McAnally Racing. ET on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), as he will call the shots for the No. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros in 2021. Then COVID-19 protocols sidelined Spire crew chief Ryan Sparks and two other team members for Sunday’s race NASCAR at Homestead-Miami Speedway. LaJoie makes the shift over to Chevrolet and Spire after a pair of full-time seasons with the Ford-backed Go Fas Racing, and the team itself is expanding to a two … LaJoie has one top 10 on the season through two races — a ninth-place finish in the season-opening Daytona 500. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros in 2021. The NBC analyst spent nine seasons as crew chief at Hendrick Motorsports before retiring for a broadcast career. The only reason he agreed to do so this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway is that friends at Spire Motorsports asked for his help. 7 entry in the Cup Series, will be sidelined due to NASCAR’s COVID-19 protocols for Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 400 (3:30 p.m. Cup Series team Spire Motorsports confirmed Thursday that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will be crew chiefs for their two-car program in 2021. Cue Netflix’ latest sitcom “The Crew,” and NASCAR fans can beat their day-after-the-500 blues with the hilarity that is bound to follow Kevin James in his newest role as the veteran crew chief for Bobby Spencer Racing. Then COVID-19 protocols sidelined Spire crew chief Ryan Sparks and two other team members for Sunday's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine: Hendrick Motorsports Driver-crew chief pairings: Corey LaJoie-Ryan Sparks (No. Cup Series team Spire Motorsports confirmed Thursday that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will be crew chiefs for their two-car program in 2021. Former Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray also returns to the fold for the Great American Race after running it for Spire in 2019 and taking last year off. Send Message © 2021 Spire Motorsports, LLC – All rights reserved. ET on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), as he will call the shots for the No. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Letarte, who currently works as an analyst for NBC Sports’ NASCAR coverage, is also a consultant for Spire — a role he took on prior to 2021. CONCORD, N.C. (December 10, 2020) – Spire Motorsports announced today that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) … Letarte stepped away from the pit box at the end of the season to join the broadcast booth with NBC — a position he has held ever since. Sparks will be unavailable to participate in the race and will not travel to Homestead-Miami Speedway. Sparks will join the No. 77) What’s new: Well, plenty. SPIRE MOTORSPORTS. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. I’ll have to learn the stage-racing side of it, and I’m looking forward to that challenge.”. Ryan Sparks, crew chief of Spire’s No. Steve Letarte will be back atop the pit box for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 (3:30 p.m. 9 team’s Darlington penalty overturned; Gragson’s Dash 4 Cash prize restored, Listen to Corey LaJoie’s podcast — Stacking Pennies. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros in 2021. Cup Series team Spire Motorsports confirmed Thursday that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will be crew chiefs for their two-car program in 2021. He was last atop the pit box in … Bumgarner has made select appearances as a crew chief in recent years, including the 2016 Xfinity championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he supported Elliott Sadler in place of regular crew chief Kevin Meendering. Corey LaJoie Welcomes Steve Letarte as His Crew Chief for Spire Motorsports, Steve Gives a Hilarious Response Published 02/25/2021, 12:30 PM EST FONTANA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Pala Casino Ford, prepares for practice at … The JGR chassis will be returned to JGR after 2020. 7 and No. Both are newcomers to the organization. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros in 2021. (OFFICIAL TEAM RELEASE) Spire Motorsports announced today that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) crew chiefs for the organization’s Nos. He was last atop the pit box in … 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros next season. CONCORD, N.C. (December 10, 2020) – Spire Motorsports announced today that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) crew chiefs for the organization’s Nos. Purchases charter, race shop and other assets. 1 team for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the team announced Thursday. Charlotte, NC (AP) — Steve Letterte will return to the one-race competition as crew chief on Sunday. Steve Letarte will be atop the pit box for Corey LaJoie and Spire Motorsports during Sunday's race at Homestead-Miami. NASCAR TV Schedule: Week of May 10-16, 2021, Dover 101: Starting lineup, betting odds, key storylines, Austin Cindric surges to Xfinity win at Dover; Dash 4 Cash bonus to Berry, Justin Haley out at Dover due to COVID-19 protocols; Josh Berry, Zane Smith to sub, JRM No. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NBC analyst Steve Letarte moonlights as the competition consultant for Spire Motorsports, a position he never imagined would put him back on top of a pit box. BREAKING NEWS: Spire Motorsports confirms purchase of assets of Leavine Family Racing. Based in Concord, NC, the team fields the No. Ryan Sparks will be the crew chief for Corey LaJoie's No. Prior to last year, he served as race engineer for Austin Dillon on the No. “If anything, it’s going to help me be better. “Being more involved is a positive and I’m excited for that, being able to go to the track again. Spire Motorsports announced Wednesday that Letarte will serve as interim crew chief for Corey LaJoie and the No. Prior to the season, LaJoie was asked about Letarte joining the organization and said: “That guy’s just an awesome personality, but I probably didn’t give him enough credit — and I was probably a bit young when he was crew chiefing for Jeff and crew chiefing for Dale Earnhardt Jr. That guy is one of the smartest guys that I’ve ever met, and he’s also infectious and he’s just a guy that gets you pepped up.”. Letarte comes out of retirement for the first time in six years. NBC Sports analyst and veteran NASCAR crew chief Steve Letarte is returning to the pit box for Sunday’s Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Last month, it was announced that Mack was leaving JRM to join new Cup Series team Trackhouse Racing, where he’ll work with driver Daniel Suarez. Letarte, who claimed 15 Cup wins as a crew chief during his career, said the role serves as “a great arm’s length way to stay in touch” with the competition side of the sport, which in turn helps him in his broadcasting role. Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by longtime industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus "T.J." Puchyr. JR Motorsports’ director of race operations is returning to his former role as a crew chief. Letarte is also a competition consultant for Spire Motorsports. Steve Letarte to crew chief No. 7); Multiple drivers (Jamie McMurray among them)-Kevin Bellicourt (No. Sunday’s race will mark LaJoie’s third start in the No. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NBC analyst Steve Letarte moonlights as the competition consultant for Spire Motorsports, a position he never imagined would put him back on top of a pit box. Both are newcomers to the organization. 5 team in the 2013 season. 7 Spire Motorsports team at Miami; COVID-19 protocols sideline Sparks City's upcoming vote underscores why the debate over reparations for slavery is … On December 10, 2020, Spire Motorsports announced their 2021 crew chief lineup. 3 Cup team at Richard Childress Racing. Letarte also serves as the competition consultant for Spire Motorsports. Spire Motorsports, which is expanding from one to two NASCAR Cup Series teams for 2021, has named Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt as its two crew chiefs. Spire Motorsports announced today that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) crew chiefs for the organization’s Nos. Bellicourt will lead the No. Letarte is a consultant for the … Letarte will be the crew chief … Due to the COVID-19 protocol, the team needs a crew chief on Sunday. Before serving as JRM’s director of race operations from 2014-20, Bumgarner was crew chief for the No. That year, Bumgarner worked primarily with Brad Sweet (17 races), but also with other drivers, including Kasey Kahne (11 races), Jimmie Johnson (1 race) and Jamie McMurray (1 race). He was last atop the pit box in 2014 when he was the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Hendrick Motorsports. Letarte will be the crew chief for Sunday’s race since Ryan Sparks will be sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. Then COVID-19 protocols sidelined Spire crew chief Ryan Sparks and two other team members for Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Annett and the No. Letarte, who currently works as an analyst for NBC Sports’ NASCAR coverage, is also a consultant for Spire — a role he took on prior to 2021. … This past season, Bellicourt guided rookie driver Derek Kraus to 13 top-10 finishes and an 11th-place finish in the standings. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Copyright © 2021 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Steve Letarte will be back atop the pit box for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 (3:30 p.m. Letarte was brainstorming solutions for Spire when his wife stated the obvious. Sparks will be Corey LaJoie’s crew chief on the new #7 team, while Bellicourt assumes duties as crew chief on the #77. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE team. Spire Motorsports announced today that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) crew chiefs for the organization’s Nos. Letarte, now an NBC Sports analyst and the team consultant for Spire Motorsports, will serve as crew chief during Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 400 for driver Corey LaJoie in the absence of Ryan Sparks, the regular crew chief for the No. Steve Letarte will fill in for Spire Motorsports this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway and serve as Corey LaJoie’s crew chief. NBC analysts retired from their broadcasting career after spending nine seasons as Hendrick Motorsports crew chief. All rights reserved. 7 Spire Motorsports team and driver Corey LaJoie. Spire Motorsports names crew chiefs Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt for 2021 Cup teams December 10, 2020 at 9:06 AM Spire Motorsports announced today that Ryan Sparks and Kevin Bellicourt will serve as NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) crew chiefs for the organization’s Nos. 7 team and reunite with driver Corey LaJoie after working together last year at Go Fas Racing. Stated the obvious Message © 2021 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC announced their 2021 chief... 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