P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Chase Purdy to run full NASCAR Truck schedule with Spire
Spire Motorsports has announced that Chase Purdy, 24, will be driving the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado for their team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2024. Purdy has had 75 starts in the Truck Series, with two poles, three top-fives, and 16 top-tens. In 2023, he drove for Kyle Busch Motorsports, which was recently sold to Spire, and finished 11th in the championship standings. Purdy expressed his excitement about joining Spire and their successful driver development system. Spire Motorsports has been expanding rapidly and has already achieved two wins in the Truck Series, with William Byron in 2022 and Kyle Larson in 2023. They have also expanded their presence in the Cup Series. Chase Purdy will be paired with crew chief Jason Trinchere for the 2024 season.
