Spire Motorsports Extends Its Partnership with Modo Casino for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season
Spire Motorsports announced in February that it has teamed up with Modo Casino yet again as a six-race primary sponsor. During the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, Modo Casino will partner with the team’s drivers, showcasing a unique paint scheme for each vehicle.
The partnership allows Modo Casino to strengthen its social gaming platform by securing representation on three team cars during the 2026 season. The season began with Michael McDowell and the No. 71 team in the Daytona 500. The event took place on February 15 at the Daytona International Speedway, and McDowell debuted a completely new paint scheme.
This time around, the No. 77 team showcased a full American flag paint job on the entire car with a large American eagle on the hood. The Daytona 500 was the starting point for the expanded partnership, and Modo Casino is using this opportunity to build on the energy created in 2025, when the two companies first teamed up.
McDowell was excited to partner with Modo Casino yet again, stating it was special for the growth of Spire Motorsports and the Modo brand. The partnership saw a successful year with Carson Hocevar in 2025 through an exclusive agreement, and now additional drivers will be added to the sponsorship.
Modo Casino will also be featured on McDowell’s racecar on May 24 during the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Representation with Other Drivers
After McDowell carries the torch with Modo Casino, it will then be time for Daniel Suarez to feature the sponsorship. Suarez will add the company’s logo during the Chicagoland Speedway event on July 5. It is unclear if the paint job will be similar to McDowells’ or completely different.
Next up is Carson Hocevar. Modo Casino will return to the original driver during a New Hampshire Motor Speedway event on September 20. Modo will then shift back to Suarez to close out the sponsorship during the season finale on November 8 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Spire Motorsports President Bill Anthony commented on the extended partnership, stating that Modo Casino entered NASCAR in 2025 and fans noticed. Anthony pointed out that the bold paint schemes and focus on building a social gaming platform appeal to a broad audience, and that the company’s approach to engaging authentically and delivering a compelling experience is key to earning lasting loyalty.
“We’re excited to extend the partnership and help Modo keep growing its community throughout 2026.”
Back Again After the 2025 Debut
Modo Casino made quite the impression on the NASCAR community after teaming up with Spire Motorsports in August 2025. According to sweepstakes site Sweepsy.com, the casino made its sponsorship debut on August 23 during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway.
As mentioned, Carson Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevrolet was part of the four-race program, with additional appearances with the Modo logo during the events at the Charlotte Motor Speedway roval, Talladega Superspeedway, and Martinsville Speedway.
The color scheme of the first sponsorship was bold, as Modo Casino came out with a full black paint job with bright neon pink accents. The No. 77 car looked sharp, and the deal gave Modo Casino high visibility among the NASCAR demographic.
Will Spire Motorsports Finish Strong?
As of April 2026, the Spire Motorsports team is performing well and delivering strong results this season. Will they continue to pick up points and reach the top of the standings? So far, Hocevar is sitting pretty in the 15th position with 171 points.
Daniel Suarez is in the 16th position with 167 points, and McDowell is next in 17th with 158 points. Each driver is competing for a top-20 finish and is off to a solid start. There are 36 races in the season, and in 2026, the team has managed to have drivers in the top 10 of the standings during the early races.
Of course, to make the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, the drivers must win one of the first 26 regular-season races and finish in the top 30 in driver points. Winless drivers have a shot at the playoffs, too, but only if they are top points earners from the regular season.