Zane Smith News, Rumors, & NASCAR Updates

Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson's last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas

Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Major Zane Smith update emerges for Bristol Cup race after terrifying Gateway crash NASCAR fans and the Front Row Motorsports garage breathed a collective sigh of relief as broadcaster Danielle Trotta confirmed that Zane Smith has been officially cleared to compet...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tyler Reddick reveals what went wrong when Zane Smith threw the final-lap Daytona block: "You can't lift in those moments" In a wild NASCAR overtime finish at Daytona International Speedway, Tyler Reddick came within inches of sweeping Daytona's Cup Series races for the 2026 season.

AUGUST 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR's Cup Series

Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway in overtime Saturday night to take the final playoff spot

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

"Almost embarrassing": Carson Hocevar takes a dig at Zane Smith amid the ongoing fued Carson Hocevar has said he is largely unbothered by the back-and-forth with fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Never compare him to Earnhardt. Ever": Fans react as Carson Hocevar reveals what happened between him and Zane Smith at Atlanta Carson Hocevar has started another heated debate among fans after opening up about his meeting with NASCAR officials over his rivalry with Zane Smith.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I just thought it was funny": Carson Hocevar spills the beans on what happened during the meeting between him and Zane Smith at Atlanta Carson Hocevar has opened up about the closed-door meeting he had with NASCAR officials and Zane Smith at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Todd Gilliland sees Zane Smith setting the standard at Front Row Motorsports Todd Gilliland arrived at North Wilkesboro Speedway carrying the news of his 2027 contract extension and the weight of a 2026 season that has produced just as many frustrating week...

JULY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Inside The Garage: Where There's Beef, There's Fire In Cup Series

It’s hot in the summer. It’s also hot in the NASCAR garage with plenty of drivers beefing with each other.

JULY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Inside The Garage: Where There's Beef, There's Fire In Cup Series

"I just don't like him as a human": Zane Smith doubles down on Carson Hocevar feud after meeting with NASCAR officials The longstanding feud between Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar shows no signs of cooling down despite NASCAR’s attempt to address the situation behind closed doors ahead of the Atlant...

JULY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Zane Smith Slams Hocevar For Being Two-Faced In Podcast Interview Zane Smith didn't hide his hatred for Carson Hocevar in the latest episode of the "Racin' With the Boys" Podcast, and reveals he despises Ho...

JULY 9 • SI.COM

NASCAR driver Zane Smith calls Carson Hocevar 'coward' after Chicagoland incident Add Zane Smith to the list of NASCAR drivers who don't like Carson Hocevar. On a recent podcast, Smith called Hocevar a 'bum' and a 'coward....

JULY 9 • USATODAY.COM

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Win In NASCAR's Return To Chicagoland

Chase Briscoe secured his first checkered flag of the season as NASCAR returned to Chicagoland for the first time since 2019.

JULY 6 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Win In NASCAR's Return To Chicagoland

Zane Smith, FRM Look to Build Momentum in NASCAR's Chicagoland Comeback - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News JOLIET, Ill. — Front Row Motorsports heads into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series return to Chicagoland Speedway searching for a reset, as all thre...

JULY 1 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Ty Dillon ready for another Denny Hamlin showdown as NASCAR In-Season Challenge begins at Sonoma

For the second consecutive year, Ty Dillon will be an underdog against Denny Hamlin in the first round of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Fourth in San Diego Smith finished fourth in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado,

Impact Smith started Sunday's race in fourth place and would go on to finish in the same spot, leading three laps on the day and keeping the car near the front of the pack all race long. It's just the second Top-10 finish at a road/street course in Smith's Cup Series career. Up next is Sonoma, where Smith has an average finish of 25.7 in three career Cup Series starts.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race

Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Shane van Gisbergen captures the pole for inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado

Shane van Gisbergen captured pole position for the inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado near San Diego, turning a 2-minute, 14.788-second lap around the 16-turn, 3.4-mile street c...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Strong run in Nashville Smith finished ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday.

Impact Smith would lead 18 laps on Sunday, giving him back-to-back races with double-digit laps led for the first time in his Cup Series career. In fact, these past two races are the first times that Smith has surpassed nine laps led in a race. The No. 38 team used fuel strategy to get the strong finish, running long under a late green-flag run and then taking two tires under the next caution period. Now, the Cup Series heads to Michigan, where Smith's average finish of 7.0 is second-highest of all current full-time drivers.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ford Racing – Michigan Advance - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Michigan International Speedway continues to be the best track on the circuit for Ford Racing with 44 NASCAR Cup Series victories, which inc...

JUNE 2 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Front Row Motorsports: Nashville Superspeedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith) - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Noah Gragson Notes Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team head back to the Volunteer State this weekend, with the annual trip to Nashville Superspe...

MAY 27 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Denny Hamlin rebounds from spin to win pole for first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway

Denny Hamlin will start first for the second time in the NASCAR All-Star Race

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Everything To Know About The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race

Here's everything you need to know about the new format for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

MAY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Everything To Know About The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race

Inside The Garage: Carson Hocevar Is Exactly What NASCAR Needs

Carson Hocevar might just be the future of NASCAR, and his win at Talladega — along with his celebration — could signal a new chapter.

APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS

Inside The Garage: Carson Hocevar Is Exactly What NASCAR Needs

NASCAR messes up Talladega results, but can't do anything about it Zane Smith got an inadvertent gift from NASCAR after Denny Hamlin was denied the same.

APRIL 27 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

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Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson's last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas

Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR's Cup Series

Inside The Garage: Where There's Beef, There's Fire In Cup Series

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Win In NASCAR's Return To Chicagoland

Ty Dillon ready for another Denny Hamlin showdown as NASCAR In-Season Challenge begins at Sonoma

Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race

Shane van Gisbergen captures the pole for inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado

Denny Hamlin rebounds from spin to win pole for first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway

Everything To Know About The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race

Inside The Garage: Carson Hocevar Is Exactly What NASCAR Needs