Driver Sammy Smith has confirmed his decision to leave JR Motorsports following the season. Smith will not return to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The choice concludes a three-year run with the team.
While sharing the news, Smith mentioned that the job remains incomplete as he finishes the final stretch 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.