Sammy Smith, 22, is not going to proceed to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports (JRM) into the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Elements Sequence season. Smith beforehand drove for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), however joined JRM in the beginning of the 2024 season.
“New chapter, similar mindset,” Smith posted on social media. “After this season, I will be transferring on from JR Motorsports and into a brand new chapter. I am extremely grateful for everybody at JRM who has been a part of the final three years.
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“Being part of this No. 8 crew has given me a lot to be happy with, and I will all the time be grateful for the individuals who have helped me get thus far. However the job is not completed but. My full focus is on this championship run, for my crew, our companions and everybody who has believed in me alongside the way in which. Nothing is given. Every thing is earned.
“I am excited for what’s subsequent and for the chance forward.”
That is Smith’s fourth consecutive full-time season within the secondary stage of NASCAR, the place he has three profession wins. Smith earned his first win with JGR at Phoenix in 2023, earlier than incomes two extra wins at Talladega 2024 and Rockingham 2025 with JRM.
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Smith’s finest factors consequence got here in 2023, inserting sixth within the championship standings. However since becoming a member of JR Motorsports, his finest factors consequence was eighth. He’s at present eighth within the standings in 2026, however can be winless by the primary 23 races of the yr.
JR Motorsports fields 4 full-time entries within the NASCAR O’Reilly Sequence (Nos. 1, 7, 8, and 88) whereas additionally using the No. 9 on a part-time foundation.
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