Haley ran the last seven races of the 2024 Cup Series season in the No. 7, swapping rides with Corey LaJoie. One advantage Haley has against the rest of the field is a Championship-winning crew chief in Rodney Childers. Childers takes the reins looking to add to his total of 40 wins and a 2014 championship.

Lawyer for the two teams says NASCAR's countersuit is 'a meritless distraction and a desperate attempt to shift attention.'

Hocevar, who has been known for his aggressive driving, made headlines at Atlanta for his aggression and namely multiple drivers expressing their displeasure with the No. 77 driver during and after the race, including Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney and Ross Chastain. McDowell offered his thoughts on his Spire teammate's moves at Atlanta.

TWG Global, the private investment firm co-chaired by billionaires Mark Walter and Thomas Tull, has formally launched TWG Motorsports, the new parent company of Andretti Global, the companies announced Tuesday.