NASCAR is all about skill, luck, and support. A driver having all three will surely rise through the steps to see success. However, some often struggle to achieve their dream. One of those drivers is Corey LaJoie. Former Spire Motorsports driver LaJoie’s NASCAR journey has been anything but ordinary. Known for his grit and determination, the 33-year-old driver has weathered countless highs and lows throughout his career.
However, as the 2025 season approaches, LaJoie has signed multiple contracts to keep himself in the NASCAR arena. The 33-year-old driver will look for redemption when he hits the Daytona International Speedway for the iconic Daytona 500 race this year. After years as a full-time Cup Series driver, Corey LaJoie is now embracing a part-time driving schedule with Rick Ware Racing.
Corey LaJoie embarks on a fresh journey
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Just a week ahead of the 2025 NASCAR season, Rick Ware Racing has revealed that LaJoie will pilot the No. 01 Ford Mustang. He will try to qualify for the Daytona 500 race with the rebranded car. Notably, DuraMAX and Take 5 Oil Change will sponsor his open entry. LaJoie expressed excitement about the opportunity and his ongoing relationship with Rick Ware, stating, “Rick Ware is someone who makes things happen. He’s a great guy who has been a generous friend in helping me get this vision of Stacking Pennies Performance off the ground.”
This isn’t the first time LaJoie has adapted to a challenging situation. He entered the 2024 season with Spire Motorsports to drive the No.7 Chevrolet in his third season. However, a mid-season swap saw him traded from Spire Motorsports to Rick Ware Racing. The 33-year-old finished the last seven races of the season driving the No. 51 car.
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While speaking with Fox Sports, he explained how he was fired from Spire and how he chose the No.1 car for his part-time journey. “7 was my favorite number growing up, right? I drove that one, flipped it over a couple of times, and got fired by it. But it was going to be 07—too much of a nod to the previous chapters of my life. So I was like, OK, what’s the brand? Stacking pennies. It’s not going to be tied to a race; it’ll be stacking pennies. Pretty simple. Value of a penny? 01. And it’s a cool-looking number,” LaJoie explained his numerology.
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This is a developing story.