Travis Peterson Joins Spire Motorsports in 2025

Travis Peterson, currently the crew chief for Michael McDowell at Front Row Motorsports, will join McDowell at Spire Motorsports in 2025. Peterson's move to Spire is part of a multiyear agreement and comes after a successful tenure with McDowell, including a win at the Indianapolis road course in 2023. Spire Motorsports is strengthening its team, adding Peterson to an impressive lineup of crew chiefs that includes Luke Lambert and Rodney Childers. Peterson expressed excitement about working with his new colleagues and the potential for collaborative success. This move is seen as part of Spire's broader efforts to become a more competitive team in NASCAR. Team president Doug Duchardt highlighted Peterson's leadership and experience as key assets for the team.