Driver Sammy Smith has confirmed his departure from JR Motorsports at the end of the season. Smith will not be back to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The move brings an end to a three-year run with the team.
While discussing his plans, Smith noted that the job isn't finished yet as he completes the final stretch of the current season. He will dedicate the rest of the year finishing out his final schedule with JR Motorsports before wrapping up his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.