Sammy Smith News, Rumors, & NASCAR Updates

William Byron secures spot in Championship 4 as NASCAR heads to Phoenix for the title race

William Byron grabbed his third win of the season and clinched a Championship 4 berth, joining Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson as the Cup Series heads to Phoenix for th...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Taylor Gray conquers Martinsville OT for breakthrough career-first NASCAR Xfinity victory Taylor Gray is the latest recipient of the grandfather clock at Martinsville Speedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver mastered the overtime fin...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Taylor Gray nabs first Xfinity win at Martinsville; Love, Kvapil complete Championship 4 | RACER Not only did Taylor Gray have plenty of reason to celebrate his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway,...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • RACER.COM

Gray earns first national series win as Xfinity Champ 4 is set Taylor Gray held off Sammy Smith in overtime to win Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway as the Championship 4 is set.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NASCAR.COM

NASCAR's Ryan Blaney clinches spot in Round of 8 and Max Verstappen closes gap in F1 standings

Ryan Blaney clinched a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8, holding off Josh Berry in the Round of 12 opener

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

"That douchebag": Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s NASCAR driver blasts Jeb Burton for Daytona misery Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s NASCAR driver Sammy Smith didn't hold back after getting spun out by Jeb Burton at Daytona International Speedway.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NASCAR Midseason Prospect List: Will 'Butterbean' Be Next Older Driver To Make It?

Who's got next in the NASCAR Cup Series? Keep an eye on these hopefuls trying to race their way to the top.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Midseason Prospect List: Will 'Butterbean' Be Next Older Driver To Make It?

NASCAR Xfinity Rockingham disqualification upheld after hearing | Sporting News Canada Sammy Smith of JR Motorsports is officially the winner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham on Saturday following the disqualific...

APRIL 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AUTO RACING: Xfinity's Smith thunderstruck after Love's DQ and NASCAR rolls into Talladega

Xfinity's Sammy Smith assumes a surprise win after Jesse Love is disqualified following a post-race inspection

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockingham weekend rocked ... but NASCAR needs to be careful on next steps

NASCAR's weekend at Rockingham was a win. But where should the league go from here when it comes to this track?

APRIL 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rockingham weekend rocked ... but NASCAR needs to be careful on next steps

Deadspin | Sammy Smith wins after Jesse Love's DQ at Rockingham Deadspin | Sammy Smith wins after Jesse Love's DQ at Rockingham

APRIL 20, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Race Results: NASCAR Xfinity NC Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham Jesse Love picked up his second win of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season in a wild 14-caution race at Rockingham Speedway. Love outduele...

APRIL 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Was Sammy Smith's Martinsville Crash a 'Hack Move?' Kevin Harvick Weighs In Kevin Harvick criticized Sammy Smith for his actions during the Xfinity Series race last week that led to a huge pileup.

APRIL 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NASCAR Announces Hefty Points Penalty, Fine on Sammy Smith Sammy Smith and others were fined, docked points and suspended after Martinsville.

APRIL 1, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cup drivers awaiting NASCAR ruling on 'embarrassing' Xfinity race

NASCAR Cup drivers are anticipating how the league will react to Martinsville's controversial Xfinity race because the ruling could eventual...

MARCH 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Cup drivers awaiting NASCAR ruling on 'embarrassing' Xfinity race

Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at Martinsville

To a familiar mixture of cheers and boos, Denny Hamlin climbed onto his No_ 11 Toyota’s doorsill and unfurled a blue flag emblazoned with “11 Against The World.”

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

NASCAR Security Steps In as Taylor Gray and Sammy Smith Nearly Come to Blows Taylor Gray and Sammy Smith’s on-track clash at Martinsville escalated beyond the race, spilling over into a tense post-race confrontation.

MARCH 30, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

"He has no respect for me": Sammy Smith delivers crystal clear stance on last lap Martinsville wreck against rival Taylor Gray JR Motorsports driver Sammy Smith had a dramatic crash with Joe Gibbs Racing's Taylor Gray on Saturday in the final lap of the NXS race in M...

MARCH 30, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sammy Smith locks into 2nd round of Xfinity Series playoffs as several top names face elimination

Sammy Smith jumped from last in the Xfinity Series playoff standings to the first driver to move on to the second round by winning Saturday’s race in overtime at Talladega Superspe...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

NASCAR prospect rankings: Corey Heim rises to No. 1

Who's got next in the world of NASCAR? Keep an eye on these 20 up-and-coming drivers for this season and beyond.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR prospect rankings: Corey Heim rises to No. 1

Kevin Harvick reflects on chasing victory as Hall of Fame career winds down

The soon-to-be retired Kevin Harvick is aiming to snap his 2023 winless streak with one final trip to victory lane.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR silly season: Eight Cup rides still not announced for 2024

With just eight weeks left in the 2023 season, most teams are set for next season. But here are the pieces that still need to fall into plac...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR midseason prospect list: Ranking 20 Cup Series hopefuls

Zane Smith, Corey Heim and Carson Hocevar headline prospects poised for future Cup rides. See which other young drivers made the list.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nemechek dominates Xfinity Series race at Martinsville

John Hunter Nemechek held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Sammy Smith on Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway to secure his second win of the season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Top 20 NASCAR prospects for the next decade

Bob Pockrass identifies the 20 young drivers most likely to make an impact in NASCAR over the next 10 years.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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