Chandler Smith News

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Chandler Smith, driver of the #36 Quick Tie/Matheus Lumber Ford, speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chandler Smith competing in O’Reilly races at Phoenix, Las Vegas for Hettinger Racing

Chandler Smith competing in O’Reilly races at Phoenix, Las Vegas for Hettinger Racing

March 2, 2026
Hettinger Racing has tabbed Chandler Smith to drive its No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the next two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 28: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Long John Silver's Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 28, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Layne Riggs claims first ever NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street course win in St. Petersburg

Layne Riggs claims first ever NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street course win in St. Petersburg

February 28, 2026
In a thrilling final run to the checkered flag, Layne Riggs bobbed and weaved, saving just enough fuel to keep a pair of
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Dario Franchitti, driver of the #1 Dollar Tree Toyota, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday St. Petersburg Notebook

Friday St. Petersburg Notebook

February 27, 2026
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series got less than a half hour of practice into their debut on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile downtown
SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: A general view of the track prior to the NTT IndyCar Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Peterburg on February 27, 2022 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Dario Franchitti, Colin Braun return to NASCAR for historic CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street race

Dario Franchitti, Colin Braun return to NASCAR for historic CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street race

February 26, 2026
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make history this weekend competing on its first ever street course in downtown St
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on February 21, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch outduels field for record ninth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win at EchoPark Speedway

Kyle Busch outduels field for record ninth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win at EchoPark Speedway

February 21, 2026
Kyle Busch took his third consecutive and record ninth win of his career in the Fr8 208 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 21: Corey Heim #11 driver of the Safelite Toyota enters his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 21, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Champions Collide in Atlanta CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Showdown

Champions Collide in Atlanta CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Showdown

February 19, 2026
Saturday’s FR8 Racing 208 at EchoPark Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will pit some of the
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 08: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 08, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

February 18, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Autotrader
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Chandler Smith, driver of the #38 TrophyCatch Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Daytona post-race Truck Series inspection

Daytona post-race Truck Series inspection

February 14, 2026
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Daytona International Speedway. There were no issues, #
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Chandler Smith, driver of the #38 TrophyCatch Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chandler Smith steals overtime win in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener

Chandler Smith steals overtime win in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener

February 13, 2026
Chandler Smith came from the middle of nowhere to win Friday’s Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Casey Mears, driver of the #66 SI Yachts/Gracie Foundation Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Casey Mears, Garage 66 play spoiler in making Daytona 500 field

Casey Mears, Garage 66 play spoiler in making Daytona 500 field

February 13, 2026
By Dustin Albino
Tony Stewart’s 2026 #25 Ram RAM, and Kris Wright, driver of the #81 F.N.B. Corporation RAM paint scheme.

Tony Stewart supports Ram brand debut as both return to NASCAR Truck Series

Tony Stewart supports Ram brand debut as both return to NASCAR Truck Series

February 12, 2026
For the first time since 2005, 54-year-old Tony Stewart will take the green flag in a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race
Chandler Smith’s 2026 #38 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ford paint scheme.

Front Row Motorsports lands partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

Front Row Motorsports lands partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

February 9, 2026
Chandler Smith and the No. 38 Ford F-150 team will sport a new look on the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 21: Chandler Smith #38 driver of the QuickTie Ford enters his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 21, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

January 22, 2026
After a successful first season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), highlighted by two wins in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 21: Chandler Smith #38 driver of the QuickTie Ford enters his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 21, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chandler Smith returns to Front Row Motorsports for 2026 season

Chandler Smith returns to Front Row Motorsports for 2026 season

December 16, 2025
Following a strong season in his first year at Front Row Motorsports driving the No. 38 Ford F-150, Chandler Smith is now
Bristol Trucks

Tennessee Army National Guard named entitlement sponsor of spring Bristol truck race

Tennessee Army National Guard named entitlement sponsor of spring Bristol truck race

December 2, 2025
The Tennessee Army National Guard is taking over as the entitlement sponsor for the spring NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series