Eight races into the season, Hamlin has finished in the top-five seven times. Smith for his part delivered a championship. CEDAR RAPIDS - Sammy Smith won his first INEX Legends feature at Hawkeye Downs on Friday night. (2) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, Accident, 178. 1 WINS. Hamlin co-parents the girls with their mother, Jordan Fish, but he has them to himself "a lot of the time," he says. In 2013, Smith won the bandoleros national championship after two wins at Atlanta, one at Charlotte and one at Bethel Motor Speedway. I set a goal to win 12 ARCA races, but I am obviously going to try my hardest every single race and try to win no matter what. 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Two-time World Series of Asphalt champion in four years, In two years, won six out of 11 SLM Crown Jewel events in two years, Back-to-Back ARCA Menards Series East Champion, 2021-2022. Where are the younger owners coming from? Busch and Chandler Smith werent the only teammates who traded paint on Saturday. I also think the U.S. 51 JBL Tundra", "Chandler Smith to compete for 2021 NASCAR Truck title with KBM", "Chandler Smith disqualified after No. Then Smith earned two wins in his first three East Series starts, at 5 Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, later that month and at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in May. In this installment, we talk to Sammy Smith about her participation and success in numerous sports, the charity she and her siblings founded during COVID, and her nomination to the U.S. 13 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. (34) Patrick Emerling, Chevrolet, 200. Does he wish she were a little more into sports, maybe played golf like her old man? "It's amazing. Being able to train with the best skiers in the country, and some of the best in the world, is an unparalleled opportunity for growth and development. His dad inspired him to start racing. A lot of the owners that are in our sport are starting to age out. The talented prospect scored his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Phoenix Raceway on March 11. [11], On January 18, 2023, Kaulig Racing announced that Smith will attempt to make his Cup Series debut in the 2023 Daytona 500, with an additional four race schedule, driving a third car for the team. Keep up to date with the latest from TMC, the best-in-class flatbed trucking fleet. His average finish in the East Series was 4.3, also a clear No. Growing up in Washingtons Methow Valley, Ella was immersed in skiing and the ski community from a young age. I could only play golf so many days, and I was just like if this is what retirement is like, I need to find something to do. It makes you open your emotions up to different things that you wouldnt have before. You just have a softer side when you become a girl dad., See Also Trevor Lawrence is out to prove absolutely nothing LaMarcus Aldridge ends an underrated career of what-ifs The NCAA's transfer revolution is here. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); 12 car to the checkered flag. Career details - the racing career of Sammy Smith. I think when you are put in an environment where you are surrounded by people who share a common passion and common goals, naturally you improve. The accident eliminated Allgaier and set up Smiths triumphant run to the checkered flag. Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends. And so they were willing to support me in this endeavor.. I put myself in these positions, and I was the one that decided that I wanted to own a race team as well. When it comes to the competition side, Hamlin says hes left to steer the company where he feels it needs to go. In addition, the U.S. This year, I competed in all of the above, except freestyle skiing. He gets dinner and eats with Molly before picking up Taylor again. In 2019, Sammy turned his attention to Late Model racing, finding success in both Pro and Super Late Models with multiple teams. Busch was second following a final restart with 15 laps to go, but he made contact with Chandler Smith on the final lap and ended up ninth. Add newsletters@thegazette.comto your contacts. This is a dream come true, and I did know that at some point this was coming. Do you have any specific goals for this season or your career in racing? Two months later, he scored his first Xfinity win at Richmond. SS: I initially got involved in nordic skiing because of my older sister. Alongside supporting Michaels career, Mr. Annett and TMC took an interest in Kurts son Sammy Smith who found himself starting to race go-karts at the age of 8. Soccer and nordic are definitely my two primary sports. Ski Team. and cross-country, and freestyle ski. Sammy Smith, a proven winner at the grassroots level of stock car racing, is making the moves necessary to continue his rise through the NASCAR ranks. With Michael Annett retiring after 14 years at the top levels of NASCAR, TMC Transportation is excited to continue their support of Sammy Smith as he climbs the ranks in the motorsport world. In total, Smith led 396 East Series laps in 2021, easily the most among those who started all eight events. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. TMC Transportation has a longstanding presence in the racing world, thanks to Founder Harrold Annetts passion for motorsports. 12. I think having such a detailed plan allowed me to come in more prepared, and in better form than I could have imagined. Sammy also continued to work on his race craft with the No. Also, growing up with Harrold and having him teach me a lot, help me get started, and sponsor my first go-kart adds to that. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. I can already feel the great sense of community and support from the more experienced skiers and it makes me so excited to train and race alongside them in the future. 1, 2023 6:17 pm9h ago, Norman Sherman Guest Columnists May. By: Tadd Haislop In February, when Joe Gibbs Racing announced Sammy Smith would pilot the No. Smith, who dreams of NASCAR racing but in the meantime hones his driving between Cedar Rapids, Atlanta and North Carolina, said he works his brakes harder on the flatter ovals when he heads south, and he adjusts his driving accordingly back on the banked turns of Hawkeye Downs, where he has yet to race a full season. Smith would lead the initial 55 laps and finished 8th in the race. , Q&A with New Faces on the U.S. His lowest finish was at Homestead, where he came in 11th. Denny Hamlins alarm blares loudly early on Monday mornings, waking him from a deep slumber after a long weekend of racing. Few if anybody at JGR were surprised by Smiths immediate success on the ARCA Menards platform given the resume he carried into the organization. FS: What excites you most about being named to the U.S. FS: How and when did you start nordic skiing? 30, 2023 6:00 am1d ago. 'When you see stuff like this, it's amazing., J.R. Ogden Sports Mar. In an eight-race season that saw him find Victory Lane on three occasions, the Toyota Racing Development (TD2) driver finished in the top 5 in all but one race and led 396 laps en route to his first ARCA East Championship. At age 10, Smith, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, started racing in Legend Cars, amassing 31 wins in three years of competition. But theyre fun. (26) Gray Gaulding, Ford, Accident, 137. Sammy Smith will run the full Xfinity schedule in the No. Sheldon Creed ran a miraculous third after spinning and losing track position on Lap 148 to cause the ninth caution. If you know of things missing or have corrections, please log in and submit them. 2023 sees Smith moving to the NASCAR Xfinity Series on a full-time basis piloting the No. The team, though, does have an alliance with Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing. Lap Leaders: C. Custer 1-37;J. Allgaier 38-49;C. Custer 50;S. Mayer 51-54;J. Nemechek 55-73;A. Hill 74-85;C. Smith 86;J. Allgaier 87-94;A. Hill 95-100;K. Busch(i) 101-102;S. Smith 103-142;C. Smith 143;A. Hill 144-147;K. Busch(i) 148;S. Smith 149-200. 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series; Position: Points: Team: 7th: 254: Joe Gibbs Racing: Races: Wins: Podiums: Pole positions* Fastest laps: 9: 1: 2: 1: 1 . Like any 12-year-old might, Sammy Smith had an answer for his dad. In 37 starts, won 15 races (40.5%). Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 26 Mins, 12 Secs. We're not looking forward to anything. Smith, who makes the two-hour drive from the Des Moines area every Friday night to race at Hawkeye Downs, is 12. Austin Hill was seventh, followed by Berry, Busch and Daniel Hemric. document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); Also in the event, Justin Allgaier failed to extend his streak of top-three finishes. He drags himself out of bed as many drivers are probably still sleeping off Sundays race, but the NASCAR veteran has a long day ahead thanks to his two daughters. He completed 1,359 of 1,412 possible laps; only Gutirrez (1,404) and Dye (1,394) completed more. At Junior World Championships in Lygna Norway this past February, Smith finished 5th in the skate sprint and 11th in the 15k skate. 18 Engine Ice Toyota in the ARCA Menards Series East in 2021, the plan was for the Johnston, Iowa, native to run a part-time schedule. That meant I only participated in the pre-camp, then returned home prior to the tournament kicking off. Sammy Smith put JGR in Victory Lane in Phoenix for the 16th time in the second-tier series and for the sixth consecutive year -- with six different drivers. How can I help them with their process to get better? All of which paved the way for Smiths debut in the East Series, which took place at, naturally, New Smyrna. He had to give up his senior year of high school to make it happen. So far, so good: Hamlin hasnt won a race yet, but he still leads the pack with 379 points, 76 more than second-place Martin Truex Jr., who has two wins under his belt. Making his 13th start in the past two years for Joe Gibbs Racing, Smith led the final 52 laps and held off Cup Series star Kyle Busch on two restarts to take the checkered flag for the first time in a NASCAR national series event. I was, for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (. ) (35) Blaine Perkins , Chevrolet, Suspension, 192. Going into World Juniors, I had a lot of new skis from Salomon, and I didnt really know a lot about them, but fortunately Paul was incredibly helpful. Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. All Rights Reserved. Sammy Smith became the fourth-youngest driver to win an Xfinity Series race when he took the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. The black and gold TMC colors first donned a racecar in the late 70s on Mike Brooks No. My crew chief doesn't have anything for me. Sammy was just a little bit faster, but Ill try again next time.. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); 10 STARTS. AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Sammy Smith won the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, the first victory for the 18-year-old high school student who is taking classes . High school senior Sammy Smith made the most of the fastest car in Saturdays United Rentals 200, becoming the youngest NASCAR Xfinity Series winner Phoenix Raceway at age 18 in Avondale, Ariz. Linwood Shaw Announced as Driver of The 3rd Quarter! 'Time to continue it John Bradford Jr. said. But if you want to make it real news, let me know, Hamlin says. On Sept. 21, 2020, Jordan and Hamlin announced that they formed a single-car team and signedBubba Wallace toa multiyear deal to drive for them. 1, 2023 7:53 pm7h ago, Iowa Prep Sports May. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); Hamlin wakes up eight-year-old Taylor and three-year-old Molly, then gets them ready for school. In 2022, Sammy returned to the ARCA Menards Series platform with Kyle Busch Motorsports, competed with Donnie Wilson Racing in super late models, and ran nine races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Yes, I did! A couple weeks after the New Smyrna race, Smith led 145 of 200 laps from the pole at 5 Flags to pick up his first win. John Bradford Sr. added that racing in North Carolina and Atlanta has helped Smith. Smith earned his first series victory and made history at Phoenix Raceway, winning. Turns out, they were willing to back him. FS: I read that you and your siblings started a charity during the pandemic, can you tell me a little about that? FS: From what Ive gathered youre involved in quite a lot of sports, can you tell me which sports you competed in this year? 1, 2023 7:39 pm7h ago, State Government May. '&charset='+document.characterSet : '')); Smith led a race-high 92 laps, including the last 52, taking the lead from Kyle Busch on Lap 149. It's been a lot, but whats been great about it is that Ive had good results in all areas. Hill leads the series standings by 30 points over second-place Nemechek. What does it mean to you to carry the TMC colors on your racecar? GO BIG stands for Giving Opportunity By Inspiring Gratitude. Hamlin expected it to take a few years before the company came to fruition. SS: My siblings and I founded GO BIG, a 501 (c3) certified charity, during the spring of 2020. Unfortunately, I sustained an injury in the late fall that prohibited me from jumping so I was unable to compete in freestyle. He had picked up 31 victories at eight different tracks over three years competing in Legend Cars. I was selected as an alternate for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) tournament this spring. The timing seemed perfect as NASCAR is evolving and embracing social change more and more. It took a lot of hard work and a lot of great people around me. In February, when Joe Gibbs Racing announced Sammy Smith would pilot the No. And while he looks for ways to support him, Hamlins full focus is on his own driving career and his quest for a first Cup Series championship after 12 top 10 finishes, including runner-up in 2010. For soccer, I am actually in the US U17 Womens Youth National Team training pool. He led 70 of 200 laps to pick up his third win in four starts. I actually just finished my Sophomore year of high school (our school got out last week), so I will be a junior in the fall. I just try to prepare myself as best as I can for the race coming up and eat healthy before the race. 36. I was really fortunate to have some great results at last years World Juniors, and I want to continue to build off of that for next season. The black and gold TMC colors first donned a racecar in the late '70s on Mike Brook's No. View Sammy Smith Bio Information including height, weight, sponsor, hometown, birthdate, age and more. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); 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. Now at age 17, Smith has found success at all levels of competition that he has reached, taking TMC to Victory Lane on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, I sustained an injury in the late fall that prohibited me from jumping so I was unable to compete in freestyle. The idea was born about a year ago when Hamlin, who turned 40 last November, got a brief glance into what his postracing life might look like when the COVID-19 pandemic put the NASCAR season on hold. 16 in 2023 in the Xfinity Series, as Allmendinger would return to a full-time schedule in the Cup Series. var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); The cycle continues throughout the week, alternating between raising two young girls and work. SS: It is certainly a priority of mine to get to some of the upcoming camps, but its always a balance, so right now Im trying to figure out scheduling for both soccer and skiing. In a race that featured 11 cautions for 69 laps, Smith held off teammate Ryan Truex after a restart with 15 of 200 laps left to give Joe Gibbs Racing its 16th victory at the 1.0-mile track. Smith, who goes to school in Johnston, said his classmates know he races cars, and they know he wins. Hopefully the oldest one doesnt bring any of the bad habits with the youngest one. The following graph shows the change in the DriverDB Rating of Sammy Smith over time since January 1st 2013. Company News. Of course, he can't legally drive to Hawkeye Downs, which has seen NASCAR drivers Landon Cassill and Joey Gase take to the banked oval quarter and half-mile tracks, but Smith's lack of a driver's license did not stop him from driving the No. Do you have any memories with Michael? Copyright 2023 [your]NEWS Media Group, Inc | Send comments, questions or complaints to: [emailprotected] | Site by KO | Beta v3.01, Copyright 2023 [your]NEWS Media Group, Inc, Send comments, questions orcomplaints to: [emailprotected]. That was tough with all of those restartsand going against some of the best, said Smith, who takes his high school classes online. The decision was made to allow Smith to run a complete, eight-race East Series schedule and compete for a championship. Their son Chandler Smith Jr. was born on August 4, 2022. Hes prompted change within the sport that I think has been very good, Hamlin says. Hamlin did speak with his daughters as he and Jordan made the historic move, and he said his oldest does understand the weight of it now, especially after meeting Jordan at Daytona. 1 among series regulars. After all, including Ty Gibbs four victories three of which came in combo events with the ARCA Menards Series a JGR driver won seven of the eight East Series races in 2021. [1] Smith made his debut in the CARS Tour in May 2019, driving the No. (30) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 200. He scored wins at Las Vegas and Pocono to make the playoffs. Sure. Im incredibly grateful for Pauls help, and the support from Salomon. SS: Currently I cross-country ski, play soccer, run track and cross-country, and freestyle ski. Across the ARCA platform, Smith won 12 races, led 1,988 laps, and collected the Sioux Chief Showdown and ARCA Menards Series East championships. During last weekend's Xfinity broadcast, NBC's Marty Snider said that sources told him that Smith will be driving a. Our goal is to inspire a sense of gratitude in these youth because science has shown that those who experience a sense of gratitude are more likely to feel good about themselves and pass that feeling along to others, thus helping spread good through the community and beyond. FS: What are some of your goals for the upcoming season? Smith, who turned 17 in June, won the ARCA Menards Series East championship in his rookie season with relative ease. Smith arrived on the East Series scene in 2021 as an accomplished driver in the lower divisions of stock car racing. Hopefully, I don't screw it up, Hamlin jokes, and [I can] do his name and his legacy proud.. . Smith would run mostly short track events due to age restrictions.[2]. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. (29) Dawson Cram, Chevrolet, Fuel Pump, 99. In 2005, Mr. Annetts son, Michael, took to the track with TMCs support, finding his footing in the ARCA Racing Series. Margin of Victory: 0.641 Seconds. Im not gonna be here for forever. It truly was a trip designed to help young skiers have the best races of their lives. FS: And do you live part of the year in Boise and spend the winters in Sun Valley? It makes you vulnerable, he says. [4] In just his first truck series start at Iowa, he would capture the pole after qualifying would be rained out with the starting order based on owner's points. May 2, 2023 | Featured, Top Stories, U.S. Pfizers own clinical trial documents show the pharmaceutical giant knew as early as 2021 that its COVID injection was not safe for pregnant women. To support Michaels racing endeavors, Mr. Annett turned to Kurt Smith and his team at Rising Star Management Group (RSMG) to help manage the TMC Racing program. His car was so good. Special to Field Level Media, May 2, 2023 | Featured, Politics, Top Stories, President Joe Biden called upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to ask Congress for more than $50 million to support an unexpected urgent need presented , May 2, 2023 | Business, Featured, Top Stories, The federal government is shelling out $13 billion to take over and sell First Republic Bank to JPMorgan Chase after the regional bank failed over , Secretary of State Antony Blinkens relationship with Hunter Biden is under fresh scrutiny as Republican lawmakers examine his role in trying to discredit the laptop . He hopes that Molly and Taylor are able to learn from him. AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Sammy Smith won the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, the first victory for the 18-year-old high school student who is taking classes online so he can be a full-time driver. The opportunity to own my own racing team in partnership with my friend, Denny Hamlin, and to have Bubba Wallace driving for us, is very exciting for me. I aspire to compete for the full US Womens National Team (WNT) one day, and hopefully will have the opportunity to represent my country in two different sports. Sammy Smith is represented by RSMG. Crewed by John Bradford Sr. and John Bradford Jr, who said they fell in with the Smiths through friends of friends by being in the right place at the right time, know the driver they are crewing for, who is well under half as old as the senior John Bradford, could be something special. He was 14 years old at the time. 1, 2023 6:00 am21h ago, Staff Columnists Apr. And I cant let the opportunity of what my future is interfere with what the present is, and thats accomplishing the goals of something Ive wanted to do ever since Ive been eight years old.. Sammy Smith competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. Written by: Jared Owen Sammy Smith is one of the rising stars of American Motorsports and he is heading to Anderson Speedway in Indiana for the Redbud 400 on Monday, July 12. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. He could really kind of do whatever he wanted. Sammy Smith: 2021 ARCA Menards Series East champion profile. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. We work to provide these kids with mentorship, as well as resources to help them like books and other educational tools, and sporting equipment. Our pre-camp was designed perfectly to help us peak for our races, and once we arrived in Lygna, we had access to even more resources. (31) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 200. During her freshman year of high school Smith won the 1,600 and 3,200 meter events at the Class 5A Idaho state meet, leading her to be a finalist for the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards. SS: Im most excited about the incredible opportunities that come with being named to the U.S. Smith, an 18-year-old who is still enrolled in high . Creed got help from Kaulig Racing teammates Busch and Chandler Smith, who tangled on the last lap while racing for fourth. Smith also became the youngest Xfinity Series winner at Phoenix. 'He started out, running half a season last year and this year, John Bradford Jr. said. By 2021, Smith made his ARCA Menards Series East debut behind the wheel of the No. It allows Hamlin to go from JGR to the 23XI shop, and say, Heres what our mentality is. Click on the Site to see all races run at that track. Smith finished third at Phoenix and third in the standings. 30. yourNEWS is a hyper-local social news and advertising platform. Smith entered the final corner of the last lap of his ARCA Menards debut running second to Taylor Gray. On February 4, 2022, they announced they were expecting a child. Thanks to the 24-point lead he built over second-place Daniel Dye entering the East Series season finale, Smith needed to finish 19th or better at Bristol Motor Speedway to win the title. (23) Leland Honeyman, Chevrolet, 200. Sammy Smith, a proven winner at the grassroots level of stock car racing, is making the moves necessary to continue his rise through the NASCAR ranks. We have been so fortunate to grow up the way we have, we want to help those who havent. A 35th place finish at Las Vegas and a 19th place finish at Talladega cost Smith a chance at the Championship 4. Right now, Jordan serves as the principal owner while Hamlin continues to compete for Joe Gibbs Racing. ), * Season still in progress1 Ineligible for series points, 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year, "Chandler Smith, Bando Nationals Champion, Surprise Party", "Chandler Smith Re-Signs for 11 Races with Venturini Motorsports in 2019", "Chandler Smith to run 13 ARCA races, Ryan Repko to run 5", "TRD driver Chandler Smith to compete in four NGOTS races for KBM in 2019", "Chandler Smith to compete in eight races in the No. I started racing when I was 8 years old and remember Harrold taking me to the go-kart track teaching me a lot and having a lot of fun. I always knew that I wanted to run a business, but I just didnt know what that business was going to be.. During the playoffs, he won at Richmond and stayed consistent enough to make the Championship 4. In addition to competing in the Xfinity Series, Smith will race in four Super Late Model events with Donnie Wilson Racing. Although during the summer I am often gone a lot, and we frequently go up to Sun Valley.
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