Driver Sammy Smith officially shared his exit from JR Motorsports at the end of the season. Smith is not returning to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The move concludes a three-year run with the motorsports crew.
While announcing the exit, Smith stated that the job remains incomplete as he navigates the final stretch of the current season. He will spend the rest of the year running his final schedule with JR Motorsports before wrapping up his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.