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Corey Lajoie has always been a fighter. You don’t make it to the NASCAR Cup Series without having a certain fire in your belly, that grit to keep pushing when the odds are stacked against you.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 23

Corey LaJoie provides major update on future NASCAR plans, 2026 Daytona 500

Corey LaJoie found himself without a full-time NASCAR ride after Spire Motorsports released him following the 2024 season. A full-time ride in the Cup Series did not emerge for LaJoie during the offseason, though he has made four starts for Rick Ware Racing in 2025.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 15

Modified Mayhem: What Happened Between Ryan Newman and Corey LaJoie at Richmond?

It’s pretty likely Corey LaJoie won’t be receiving a Christmas card from Ryan Newman this year. With 50 laps left in Thursday night’s Virginia is for Racing

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 11

Corey LaJoie named replacement for Andrés Pérez at Spire Motorsports for 2025 playoffs

Corey LaJoie is going playoff racing! The part-time driver is taking over the No. 77 truck at Spire Motorsports this weekend. LaJoie is going to control the truck that was last driven by Andrés Pérez.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 9

Corey LaJoie, Mamba Smith debate Austin Hill incident at Watkins Glen: ‘Use your head’

Back from his suspension and Austin Hill is the story once again this week. Corey LaJoie and Mamba Smith are debating the incident. Hill got into Michael McDowell and sent the NASCAR Cup driver into the wall.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 3

‘I Thought I Pissed Them Off’: Corey LaJoie’s Father Randy LaJoie Gets Candid on NASCAR Hall of Fame Nomination

In April 2025, NASCAR unveiled its latest Hall of Fame ballot, placing Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie on the 10-person Modern Era list for the first time, while Jake Elder became the lone new addition to the five-person Pioneer ballot.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 29

William Byron and Corey LaJoie Try to Make Sense of What Really Happened in Mega Wreck at Atlanta

It’s likely that William Byron and Corey LaJoie both said the same three words as they climbed from their battered race cars following a massive wreck early in Stage 2 of Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 28

Corey LaJoie on return to racing in Atlanta after joining Prime Video broadcast team: ‘I’m going to enjoy it’

Corey LaJoie is back behind the wheel in the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend. He’ll be looking to land the No. 01 for Rick Ware Racing in Victory Lane at EchoPark Speedway, following his contributions to Prime Video’s coverage over the past five weeks.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 27

'That’s Why I Keep Showing Up': Corey LaJoie Continues Pursuit of Maiden NASCAR Cup Win With Renewed Mindset

Corey LaJoie is getting good at turning sour lemons into delicious lemonade. After his surprise release from Spire Motorsports last season, LaJoie has had trouble finding a new ride in either the NASCAR Cup or Xfinity series.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / June 23

Return of LaJoie and Zilisch Highlights 40-Car NASCAR Cup Entry List

NASCAR has revealed the entry list for Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway). The race will feature the first full 40-car field since the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway last month.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 9

Former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Shares His Love for NASCAR, Set to Join in at Pocono

Corey LaJoie stepped into the NASCAR broadcast booth this season and former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick offered him timely advice in May 2025, on how to connect with viewers tuning into the sport for the first time.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 7

Corey LaJoie 'frustrated' after fifth-place finish in NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan

Despite finishing fifth in his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start of 2025, Corey LaJoie was still frustrated by what could've been.

Watch: Crazy three-OT finish in NASCAR Truck Series thriller at Michigan

Corey LaJoie walks back comments about racing in NASCAR Truck Series ahead of nine-race slate with Spire Motorsports

Chase Briscoe claims 3rd straight NASCAR Cup Series pole at Michigan

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 6

Corey LaJoie walks back comments about racing in NASCAR Truck Series ahead of nine-race slate with Spire Motorsports

A little over four months after Corey LaJoie explained that he didn't want to "hold up a trophy on a Friday when there's 12 people in the grandstands" at a NASCAR Truck Series race, the 33-year-old will make his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start of 2025 at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / June 2

TRUCKS: Corey LaJoie to Contest Nine Races for Spire Motorsports

Corey LaJoie has added nine races to his 2025 racing schedule as he will slide behind the wheel of the No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in nine of the final 13 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events this season.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 2

Corey LaJoie to make nine NASCAR Truck Series starts with Spire Motorsports

Surprise, surprise! Corey LaJoie is going to make nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts for the remainder of the 2025 season. He is joining up with his old Cup Series organization, Spire Motorsports.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 26

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Corey LaJoie down beers with Ross Chastain during Prime Coca-Cola 600 post-race show

One of the best parts of Prime Video’s NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 coverage was the post-race with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co. Danielle Trotta, Corey LaJoie, and Carl Edwards make for a fantastic trackside broadcast group.

NASCAR News / The Spun / February 20

NASCAR Driver Admits He Had Unfortunate Bathroom Accident In Daytona

Someone should tell Corey LaJoie that he's not required to share everything with fans. LaJoie led late in Sunday's Daytona 500, but a late multi-car wreck sabotaged his chances of winning.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 18

AirMedCare Network to Sponsor Corey LaJoie's No. 01 at Atlanta

AirMedCare Network, a division of Global Medical Response and America's largest air ambulance membership network, has partnered with NASCAR Cup Series team Rick Ware Racing for Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / January 28

NASCAR Team Owner Roasts Corey LaJoie Over Insulting Comments

Corey LaJoie, the former NASCAR Cup Series full-time driver for Spire Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing in 2024, could not find a full-time ride in stock car racing's premier series for 2025.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 27

Corey LaJoie to run partial Cup Series schedule for RWR

Corey LaJoie will run a part-time NASCAR Cup Series schedule for Rick Ware Racing in 2025. In addition to piloting the No. 01 Ford, he will serve as a race analyst for five faces on Amazon Prime Video.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21, 2024

Corey LaJoie crashes out of final race with Spire Motorsports

Corey LaJoie crashes out of final NASCAR race with Spire Motorsports

Corey LaJoie's final NASCAR Cup Series start with Spire Motorsports came to an unfortunate end at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday.

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NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19, 2024

Watch: Corey LaJoie’s car flips in terrifying scene

Corey LaJoie had a heart-stopping moment during Monday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

NASCAR's trigger fingers nearly spoil another Cup Series finish

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NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 2, 2024

FDNY Racing breaks silence on Corey LaJoie rumors with a wild social media post

Corey LaJoie’s future in NASCAR has become one of the most talked about point after the veteran racer was let go by Spire Motorsports. The team was forced to let the veteran leave the team due to his lack of consistency and the fact that rookie Carson Hocevar proving too good of a team-mate in the No:77 Chevy team.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / July 25, 2024

Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports to part ways after season

Corey LaJoie announced Thursday that he will not return to Spire Motorsports after this season. "I won't be driving the (No.) 7 car next year," LaJoie told The Athletic.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024