Chandler Smith signs with Richard Childress Racing for No. 21 car
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Chandler Smith will drive the No. 21 car for Richard Childress Racing in the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. He joins the team after a tenure with Front Row Motorsports, where he is currently pursuing the NASCAR Truck Series championship. The No. 21 car became available after Austin Hill transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series. Smith aims to replicate Hill's success next season.
- •Chandler Smith signs a multi-year contract with Richard Childress Racing.
- •Smith will drive the No. 21 car for the 2027 season.
- •Austin Hill vacated the No. 21 car to move to the NASCAR Cup Series.
- •Smith is currently competing for a championship with Front Row Motorsports.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Chandler Smith joins Richard Childress Racing in No. 21 O'Reilly car
"Chandler Smith will drive the No. 21 car for Richard Childress Racing during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season.
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