Driver Sammy Smith has confirmed his exit from JR Motorsports following the season. Smith will not return to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The move marks the end of a three-year run with the team.
While announcing the exit, Smith stated that the job remains incomplete as he navigates the rest of the current season. He will spend the rest of the year running his final schedule with JR Motorsports before formally ending his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.
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