Chandler Smith departs Front Row Motorsports after 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027, the team announced on July 28, 2026. Smith has been with FRM's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team since the 2025 season, achieving four race victories, including wins at Bristol and Daytona. The announcement signals a shift for both Smith and the team as they look toward future opportunities. Further details regarding Smith's next steps have yet to be disclosed.
- •Chandler Smith will exit Front Row Motorsports in 2027.
- •He has been with the team since 2025.
- •Smith secured four wins with FRM's Truck Series team.
- •Victories included Bristol, Daytona, and North Wilkesboro.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Front Row Motorsports Makes Major Decision on Chandler Smith’s Future
- 3:25 PMMotorsport.com — Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027
"On Tuesday, Front Row Motorsports announced that Chandler Smith will not return to the organization in 2027. Smith has been a part of FRM's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team since the start of the 2025 season, and they've won four races together over the past two years. Those wins came at Bristol, Daytona, and back-to-back races at North Wilkesboro. "Chandler Smith will not return to Front ...Keep reading
"Front Row Motorsports has announced Chandler Smith will not return to the team's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program in 2027, ending a successful two-year partnership that produced multiple victories.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:25 PMFront Row Motorsports Makes Major Decision on Chandler Smith’s Future
Front Row Motorsports has announced Chandler Smith will not return to the team's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program in 2027, ending a successful two-year partnership that produced multiple victories.
- Motorsport.comJul 28, 2026, 3:25 PMChandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027
On Tuesday, Front Row Motorsports announced that Chandler Smith will not return to the organization in 2027. Smith has been a part of FRM's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team since the start of the 2025 season, and they've won four races together over the past two years. Those wins came at Bristol, Daytona, and back-to-back races at North Wilkesboro. "Chandler Smith will not return to Front ...Keep reading
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