NASCAR team announce NEW driver deal ahead of upcoming race

A NASCAR team has confirmed exciting driver news ahead of this weekend's racing action.

Spire Motorsports released an official statement on Monday announcing that their No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado will have a new driver in the cockpit for Saturday's NASCAR Truck Series race, with Thomas Annunziata set to make his debut in the series at Lime Rock Park.

Recently, Spire confirmed that Corey LaJoie would drive the No. 07 for nine of the remaining 13 races this year. However, with LaJoie in action in the Cup Series this weekend in Atlanta, Annunziata has been given the nod.

The 20-year-old has previously had successful spells in karting, sports cars, Trans Am, and NASCAR’s developmental divisions, and has his eyes on the prize once again this weekend.

"It’s a dream to race for a top team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for my debut race," he explained in a team statement.

"Spire Motorsports is one of the elite teams and I hope to get them another win."

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Annunziata to make Truck Series debut

The move comes at a race weekend where TOP LINER will be showcased as Spire Motorsports' primary sponsor.

Annunziata has links with TOP LINER due to him racing with Burtin Racing in the Trans Am series, and his team principal at the time, Claudio Burtin, has been full of praise for the young star.

"Thomas drove for us in the Trans Am car and was on pace immediately," said Burtin, owner at TOP LINER and team principal at Burtin Racing.

"He showed some unique car control. We look forward to mixing it up with the truck regulars and more to come!"

Spire Motorsports are a huge name across NASCAR, boasting the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Nos. 07, 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the No. 77 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series in select events.

Saturday's NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park, also known as the LiUNA! 150, will start at 1 pm ET.

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