What’s Happening?

Sammy Smith, who currently drives the No. 8 for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, is set to run his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of the 2025 season on April 18 for Spire Motorsports. The third year Xfinity Series driver has been a part of his fair share of controversy in 2025. A last-lap incident on March 29 at Martinsville Speedway between Smith and Taylor Gray sent the NASCAR world into a frenzy.

• Spire Motorsports posted on their X account that he would be joining the team for the sport’s return at Rockingham Speedway for the first time since 2013.
• In 2024, Smith ran four races in the Truck Series for Spire, piloting the truck to three top 10’s.
• Spire and Smith found their way into the top five at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024.

Smith’s Experience At Spire

In the limited runs together in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Smith and Spire have found success in his four starts. In 2024, Smith drove the No. 7 truck to three top 10s, including a top-five finish at North Wilkesboro.

Smith Brings Winning Speed To Spire

Smith has proven competitive in both the ARCA and the Xfinity Series, as he holds nine wins in ARCA and two in Xfinity. Although he has yet to win a race in 2025, the No. 8 machine powered by Smith has earned three top-10 finishes, including a season-best fourth-place finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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