Sammy Smith

Sammy Smith
Smith at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024
BornSamuel L. Smith
(2004-06-04) June 4, 2004 (age 20)
Johnston, Iowa, U.S.
Achievements2021, 2022 ARCA Menards Series East Champion
2021 Florida Governor’s Cup Winner
2021 Winchester 400 Winner
2022 Redbud 400 Winner
Awards2021 ARCA Menards Series East Rookie of the Year
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
47 races run over 3 years
Car no., teamNo. 8 (JR Motorsports)
2023 position6th
Best finish6th (2023)
First race2022 Henry 180 (Road America)
Last race2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race (Phoenix)
First win2023 United Rentals 200 (Phoenix)
Last win2024 United Rentals 250 (Talladega)
Wins Top tens Poles
2 22 2
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
3 races run over 2 years
Truck no., teamNo. 7 (Spire Motorsports)
2023 position102nd
Best finish102nd (2023)
First race2023 NextEra Energy 250 (Daytona)
Last race2024 Wright Brand 250 (North Wilkesboro)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0
ARCA Menards Series career
19 races run over 2 years
Best finish4th (2022)
First race2021 Shore Lunch 150 (Iowa)
Last race2022 Shore Lunch 200 (Toledo)
First win2022 Zinsser SmartCoat 200 (Berlin)
Last win2022 Shore Lunch 200 (Toledo)
Wins Top tens Poles
6 17 8
ARCA Menards Series East career
15 races run over 2 years
Best finish1st (2021, 2022)
First race2021 Jeep Beach 175 (New Smyrna)
Last race2022 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol)
First win2021 Pensacola 200 (Pensacola)
Last win2022 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol)
Wins Top tens Poles
8 14 4
ARCA Menards Series West career
4 races run over 3 years
Best finish24th (2022)
First race2021 Arizona Lottery 100 (Phoenix)
Last race2023 General Tire 200 (Sonoma)
First win2022 Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
1 4 2
Statistics current as of May 20, 2024.

Samuel L. Smith (born June 4, 2004) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports.

Smith previously competed in the ARCA Menards Series and won two consecutive ARCA Menards Series East championships in 2021 and 2022. He also has competed in the CARS Tour, where he has driven for car owners Barry Nelson, Marcus Richmond, and Donnie Wilson as well as Kyle Busch Motorsports.