Spire Motorsports at Kansas Speedway
In the 25 NASCAR Cup Series races held at Kansas Speedway, Spire Motorsports has achieved one top-10 and three top-20 finishes. Zane Smith secured the team’s best result, finishing 10th at this venue last June. The team operates three Chevrolet ZL1 cars: Nos. 7, 71, and 77, driven by Justin Haley, Michael McDowell, and Carson Hocevar, respectively.
Upcoming Race Details
The Hollywood Casino 400, presented by ESPN Bet, will be aired live on USA on Sunday, September 28, starting at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). This race, which is the 31st of 36 points-paying events for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, will also be broadcast on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.
Justin Haley’s Performance
Justin Haley will drive the No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet ZL1 in the upcoming race at Kansas Speedway. In nine previous Cup Series appearances at this track since May 2021, Haley has secured three top-20 finishes, with a personal best of 18th place. His average start is 26.2, and his average finish is 27.1, having completed all but two of these races. Haley also boasts a successful record in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas, where he achieved two fourth-place finishes.
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Driver Insights
Haley is set for his 175th career NASCAR Cup Series start, having collected one victory, six top-fives, and 18 top-10s over the past seven seasons. In a recent statement, he noted, “We’ve had lots of speed at the mile-and-a-half tracks this year… hopefully, we can get luck back on our side and have a good day.”
Michael McDowell’s Expectations
Michael McDowell will be behind the wheel of the No. 71 Gainbridge Chevrolet ZL1. His average starting position is 24.8, with an average finish of 26.8 across 28 Cup Series races at this venue. McDowell qualified 11th for last May’s AdventHealth 400 at Kansas, marking his best performance thus far. He recently secured his fourth top-10 finish of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Carson Hocevar’s Cup Series Journey
Carson Hocevar, driving the Delaware Life Chevrolet ZL1, will take to the track for his fifth Cup Series start. He celebrated victory in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Kansas earlier this year. Hocevar has demonstrated impressive speed on mile-and-a-half tracks and is optimistic about translating that success to the Cup Series this weekend, stating, “We’re in a good position to have a strong weekend.”
