According to The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi, there’s no hotter seat in the Cup Series garage than Haley’s at Spire Motorsports. Despite being just 26, and surviving a season filled with pit crew chaos and crew chief changes, Haley finds himself under pressure once again. Meanwhile, a playoff-caliber Truck Series shakeup adds fuel to Silly Season, and Eric reveals a new #1 in his weekly Cup Series power rankings.
The deeper story? Haley’s stats aren’t terrible, and he’s showing signs of momentum. But in NASCAR, perception often matters more than performance. Carson Hocevar stirs things up, Michael McDowell brings experience, and Haley? He finishes 16th with barely a blip on the broadcast. That lack of presence could be his biggest hurdle. Let’s not forget: Haley’s average finish has recently been better than both of his teammates. But Spire doesn’t seem like a team that waits. With Daniel Suárez on the market and young talent in the pipeline, the question isn’t just whether Spire should move on — it’s when.
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