Jake Garcia will drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2027 Truck Series
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Front Row Motorsports has confirmed that Jake Garcia will replace Chandler Smith in the No. 38 Ford F-150 for the 2027 NASCAR Truck Series. Smith is set to join Richard Childress Racing next season. Garcia, 21, comes from ThorSport Racing, where he recently notched his first Truck Series victory at Bristol. This move marks a significant step in Garcia's young career as he transitions to a new team in the highly competitive series.
- •Jake Garcia replaces Chandler Smith at Front Row Motorsports
- •Garcia has a win in the Truck Series this season
- •Chandler Smith moves to Richard Childress Racing
- •The announcement comes ahead of the 2027 season
- •Garcia is currently 21 years old
- 3:59 PMMotorsport.com — Jake Garcia signs with Front Row Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Truck season
"Front Row Motorsports has announced Jake Garcia as the replacement for Chandler Smith in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford F-150 in the 2027 NASCAR Truck Series. Smith is departing FRM to drive for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series next year. Garcia, 21, currently drives for ThorSport Racing, and recently earned his first Truck win at Bristol Motor ...Keep reading
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