We want to allow Zane to highlight what many have seen him do this year at the elite level, said the teams general manager Jerry Freeze. 11 of Kaulig Racing at Dover. 8 last week) Bowman moves up a couple of spots with an eighth-place finish and 17 laps led at Fontana. He had the interview which the win was a dream come true, Category: Scott's SportsTags: American Sports, Around the World, Autistic, Cars, Entertainment, Experiences, Fans around the world, History, Life's Moment, NASCAR, People's Life, Racing, Reflections, Special, special interest, Sports, Storyteller, Today's Generation, TV Shows, Vehicles, Your email address will not be published. Ive wrecked before. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Majeski fell to 20th after spinning trying to make a pass for the win. [21] On January 25, 2019, it was revealed that Smith would switch over to the No. Zane Smith clears them both and returns to the lead. Videos. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Big shout-out to him, all the Fords really. NASCAR made the announcement just . Image GMS Racing. And so I lost the draft but when he made that first adjustment, I could definitely tell where what was happening and thankfully, we were able to fix that and I guess we got a lot better as we went, but it was crazy. Smith held off reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes and Chandler Smith in a. We have been thrilled with the performance by Zane this season, said team owner Bob Jenkins. He also finally thanked Michael Roberts Construction for the help and sponsor the other companies that was added on his truck throughout the Season. After 2 Cautions, the race resume and its rush hour of pickups going through all 4 turns and all if the drivers were started to get aggressive for taking the top spot. In 2013, Smith won the bandoleros national championship after two wins at Atlanta, one at Charlotte and one at Bethel Motor Speedway. There is no related content available. After a mishap start of the 3rd Stage another caution came out but this time was Taylor Gray the #17 Spencer Boyd the #12 and Rajah Caruth the #7 and Derek Kraus the #19 all got his at turn 2. The main reason we were in the draft was because it was single-file and I was just trying to get experience, see how the car drove and what the car was doing when I would get a run on a guy, that type of thing, just trying to learn for the 500. Smith would return to Venturini part-time in the No. But we're past that and looking forward. During the playoffs, he won at Richmond and stayed consistent enough to make the Championship 4. Smith followed Front Row Motorsports teammate Michael McDowell a former 500 winner through into the lead pack, then stayed clear of the last-lap dicing up front that closed the caution-free race. 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The deal came together the week of the race, as Smith had to rush to get all of his licenses prepared in time. Zane Smith holds off Ben Rhodes in the closing laps at Phoenix. (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. The Associated Press. Smiths, Rhodes claim spots in Trucks title race, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, V. Bryant settles crash photos suit for $28.85M, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, Seahawks consider QB at No. [11] The races yielded two poles and as many runner-up finishes. Chandler Michael Smith Sr. (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. The battle started with Chandler Smith taking the lead, then Ben Rhodes & Zane Smith took inside of turn 1 while giving a bit of a dash to go up front. But I believe everything happens for a reason. Chandler Smith, who was the Truck Rookie of the Year this past season, returns to Kyle Busch Motorsports. [28] In the 2022 season, Smith scored his fourth career Truck Series win in the season opener at Daytona after holding off Ben Rhodes in overtime after nearly winning in regulation. The first race was the calmer of the two, and Zane Smith used a steady eighth-place finish to outdistance Chandler Smith, no relation, to advance. ), * Season still in progress1 Ineligible for series points, (key) (Bold Pole position. "It just wasn't meant to be for our group," Chandler said after the race. On November 2, 2018, it was announced that Smith would return to Venturini Motorsports for the 2019 season for 11 races. Chase Purdy, who was a Truck rookie this past season, moves from GMS Racing to Hattori Racing Enterprises. 1 last week) After a near-win in the Daytona 500, Logano was off a bit at Fontana and sparked complaints from other drivers for his role in a restart pileup, although he said he did nothing wrong. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. JOTA reveals Hertz WEC livery, partnership with NFL legend Tom Brady, Pirellis race to improve the tyres Hamilton called dangerous, Pirellis race to improve the tyres Hamilton called dangerous |. 16 to go, Hailie Deegan is in the wall with a flat left front and the caution is out. He is currently second in the playoff standings heading into the series next race, Sept. 9 at Kansas. 'The Sodfather' George Toma explains why Super Bowl 57 field was so slippery, Ezekiel Elliotts cautionary tale for Dallas Cowboys, Tony Pollard contract and RB draft, Ive still got it F1 champion Jenson Button breaks reflex world record. Not sure if the 15 (Herbst) tagged me or not, I have no idea. Smith held off reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes and Chandler Smith in a two-lap overtime sprint Friday night to win at Phoenix Raceway and at last win the series title. Yeah, my emotions are definitely weird, just how big this event is, Smith said. 55 entry. Chandler Smith and Zane Smith go head-to-head in final lap at Las Vegas . Related Videos. Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. [25] Smith reached the final round as the only non-playoff race winner of the four remaining championship drivers, where he finished runner-up in the season finale at Phoenix and the standings to GMS teammate Sheldon Creed. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. [2], On the heels of his successes racing late models, Smith tested an ARCA Menards Series car with Mason Mitchell Motorsports at Daytona International Speedway in January 2016. "I feel really good about where our team is at. "I've pretty much figured out every way to lose one. Not for long, Hallie Deegan the #1 Truck was caught hit in the wall with only 16 laps to go and then got wind up with a flat tire, but was unable to resume to race. 2 last week) Expectations were high for Busch in his new ride. [16] Smith secured the victory with the help of 2017 ARCA champion Austin Theriault, who was atop the spotters' box for the win at Toledo Speedway. 5 last week) Chastain won the first two stages at Auto Club Speedway Sunday and led a race-high 91 laps. Hopefully, hell learn some technique to resume by staying in the playoffs for future seasons. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Martinsville Speedway - Martinsville, VA United Rentals 200 - October 30, 2021. [5] Smith, going for Rookie of the Year honors, joined the same crew that led Dalton Sargeant to the award the previous year. J. Smith. 51 JBL Tundra", "Chandler Smith to compete for 2021 NASCAR Truck title with KBM", "Chandler Smith disqualified after No. The subsequent overtime restart enabled the race winner to capitalize on his tire advantage. Stage 2 finishes under caution after wreck at Daytona. "I can't really say who the favorite is and who isn't, but I really like my chances going to Phoenix.". $2.49 + $4.50 shipping. Smith began the 2022 season with a 21st place finish at Daytona. Zane Smith couldnt find a job before driving the pickup for NASCAR and finally got his career into a reality. LAS VEGAS Las Vegas native and two-time National League Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper has been named grand marshal for Sunday's Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For so long Ive wanted this moment, all my life. During the 2nd Stage, everyone dives into the shortcut to get all spread out by getting the lead but Corey Heim the #51 Truck held the spot to take the lead. 62 Camaro were fruitless. Related Topics NASCAR Motorsport Sports comments . 20 for the third year in a row in 2020, with him in the car for 13 races while Ryan Repko would join the team that year to drive it in most of the races at the larger tracks such as Daytona where Smith was not able to compete at due to being under 18. [4], In late 2016, Smith signed with Venturini to drive all but two races of the 2017 ARCA Menards Series schedule in the organization's No. AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Zane Smith drives during a NASCAR Truck Series auto race Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. [1] He raced super late models in 2015, recording victories in the World Series of Asphalt, Pro All Stars Series and the CARS Tour, as well as garnering a runner-up finish in the Snowball Derby. On February 21, 2019, Kyle Busch Motorsports announced that Smith would run a four-race NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series schedule in the team's Nos. Ultimately, Zane Smith was out front when it paid off Saturday afternoon at the Circuit of The Americas road course. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, F1 revenue boosted to $2.5 billion in 2022 amid record fan attendance, F1 revenue boosted to $2.5 billion in 2022 amid record fan attendance 51, which were at Richmond, Dover, Michigan, Gateway, Bristol, Las Vegas, Talladega, and the season finale at Phoenix. We could have just run by ourselves and not around anyone to stay in front of the 50 and we would be locked in. BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Zane Smith, driver of the #21 GMS Racing Chevrolet, and Raphael Lessard, driver of the #24 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, race during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. For Zane Smith, the third time was the charm. Kevin Harvick (unranked last week) Mr. Retirement showed sparks at Auto Club after a top-12 run at Daytona. (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. 36/38 Ford Mustangs for FRM. Under caution, some led by Zane Smith pitted while the rest led by Chandler Smith remained on the track. Serena likes dancing to mix up her cardio. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Smith previously drove full-time in the Craftsman Truck Series for GMS Racing, finishing second in the championship in 2020 and 2021. Ive been here before. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Rhodes finished second in near defense of his title. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The truck failed the height requirements after the race. The dedication of hard work proves that he did all of the best that he is officially the 2022 Camping World Truck Series Champion. On June 2, 2022, RFK Racing driver Chris Buescher tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the Cup Series race at Gateway. RELATED: Daytona weekend schedule | Results, Daytona 500 starting lineup. Zane Smith raced his way into the Daytona 500 in the first qualifier, and seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and action sports star Travis Pastrana both qualified on speed. Kentrell Williams Jr. (34) S - 2021: Did not play in any games. It was not a happy ending for Bodine. Kyle Busch (No. Smith finished third at Phoenix and third in the standings. [18] At a race at Salem Speedway late in the season, Smith and Michael Self got together multiple times, eventually causing Smith's radiator to quit working in the middle of the race. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Smith will defend his crown in the 2023 season as he will return to pilot the No. Smith finished second in the championship finale the last two years, and left Phoenix following his 2021 defeat without a job. With 30 laps remaining, Zane Smith had built more than. The 4 Drivers that has to determine the is #18 Chandler Smith, #38 Zane Smith, #66 Ty Majeski and #99 Ben Rhodes. He was multiple laps down and, just, just dumb on my part. [17] Also in May 2018, it was announced that Smith for a second straight year returned to the NASCAR Next program. When the pit crew truck got off the racetrack, the person at the white checker flag waved the green flag to start the race for one last time of the 2022 Season. 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