Sammy Smith | |||||||
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![]() Smith at Sonoma Raceway in 2023 | |||||||
Born | Samuel L. Smith June 4, 2004 Johnston, Iowa, U.S. | ||||||
Achievements | 2021, 2022 ARCA Menards Series East Champion 2021 Florida Governor’s Cup Winner 2021 Winchester 400 Winner 2022 Redbud 400 Winner | ||||||
Awards | 2021 ARCA Menards Series East Rookie of the Year 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year | ||||||
NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
47 races run over 3 years | |||||||
Car no., team | No. 8 (JR Motorsports) | ||||||
2023 position | 6th | ||||||
Best finish | 6th (2023) | ||||||
First race | 2022 Henry 180 (Road America) | ||||||
Last race | 2024 Wawa 250 (Daytona) | ||||||
First win | 2023 United Rentals 200 (Phoenix) | ||||||
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career | |||||||
3 races run over 2 years | |||||||
Truck no., team | No. 7 (Spire Motorsports) | ||||||
2023 position | 102nd | ||||||
Best finish | 102nd (2023) | ||||||
First race | 2023 NextEra Energy 250 (Daytona) | ||||||
Last race | 2024 Wright Brand 250 (North Wilkesboro) | ||||||
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ARCA Menards Series career | |||||||
19 races run over 2 years | |||||||
Best finish | 4th (2022) | ||||||
First race | 2021 Shore Lunch 150 (Iowa) | ||||||
Last race | 2022 Shore Lunch 200 (Toledo) | ||||||
First win | 2022 Zinsser SmartCoat 200 (Berlin) | ||||||
Last win | 2022 Shore Lunch 200 (Toledo) | ||||||
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ARCA Menards Series East career | |||||||
15 races run over 2 years | |||||||
Best finish | 1st (2021, 2022) | ||||||
First race | 2021 Jeep Beach 175 (New Smyrna) | ||||||
Last race | 2022 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol) | ||||||
First win | 2021 Pensacola 200 (Pensacola) | ||||||
Last win | 2022 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol) | ||||||
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ARCA Menards Series West career | |||||||
4 races run over 3 years | |||||||
Best finish | 24th (2022) | ||||||
First race | 2021 Arizona Lottery 100 (Phoenix) | ||||||
Last race | 2023 General Tire 200 (Sonoma) | ||||||
First win | 2022 Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 (Phoenix) | ||||||
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Statistics current as of May 20, 2024. |
Samuel L. Smith (born June 4, 2004) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports.
Smith previously competed in the ARCA Menards Series and won two consecutive ARCA Menards Series East championships in 2021 and 2022. He also has competed in the CARS Tour, where he has driven for car owners Barry Nelson, Marcus Richmond, and Donnie Wilson as well as Kyle Busch Motorsports.