Driver Sammy Smith recently announced his departure from JR Motorsports following the season. Smith will not return to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The move brings an end to a three-year run with the motorsports crew.
While sharing the news, Smith stated that the job is not over yet as he completes the remainder of the current season. He will dedicate the rest of the year completing his final schedule with JR Motorsports before officially concluding his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.