Driver Sammy Smith officially shared his decision to leave JR Motorsports following the season. Smith is not returning to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The move marks the end of a three-year run with the motorsports crew.
While sharing the news, Smith noted that the job remains incomplete as he completes the final stretch of the current season. He will spend the rest of the year completing his final schedule with JR Motorsports before formally ending his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.