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Sammy Smith to Leave JR Motorsports After 2026 Season
miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: motorsport.com
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Sammy Smith has announced he will not return to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, focusing on his championship run this year.
Sammy Smith, a 22-year-old driver, will conclude his tenure with JR Motorsports (JRM) after the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. He has been racing for JRM since the beginning of the 2024 season, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet.
Smith, who previously raced for Joe Gibbs Racing, expressed gratitude towards JRM and emphasized his commitment to finishing the current season strong. He has achieved three career wins in NASCAR's secondary series, with his best championship finish being sixth in 2023. Currently, he is eighth in the standings for 2026, although he has not secured a win this season.
JR Motorsports operates four full-time entries in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, including the No. 8 car that Smith drives.
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