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John Hunter Nemechek and Sammy Smith seek new NASCAR teams for 2027

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

John Hunter Nemechek and Sammy Smith seek new NASCAR teams for 2027

Summary

John Hunter Nemechek is searching for a new team after not returning to the No. 42 car at Legacy Motor Club. Potential landing spots include Spire Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports in the Truck Series, or Kaulig Racing in the Cup Series. Sammy Smith also seeks a new ride, leaving the No. 8 car at JR Motorsports. Spire Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports are top options for Smith as well, alongside a possible role at Haas Factory Team in the O'Reilly Series. Both drivers are in discussions about their future in NASCAR ahead of the 2027 season.

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Status Watch

•Nemechek seeks a new team for the 2027 season after leaving Legacy Motor Club.
•Potential teams for Nemechek include Spire Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports.
•Smith is also looking for a team, departing from JR Motorsports.
•Haas Factory Team is one of Smith's top options for 2027.
•Both drivers aim to secure competitive rides in the upcoming NASCAR season.

Latest Updates

6:45 AMYahoo Sports — John Hunter Nemechek linked to NASCAR Cup Series team for 2027
6:05 AMYahoo Sports — 5 best John Hunter Nemechek landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season
6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 5 best Sammy Smith landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season

What they're saying

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Check out the five best landing spots for John Hunter Nemechek during the 2027 NASCAR season, including JR Motorsports in the O'Reilly Series!
— Yahoo Sports

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Check out the five best landing spots for Sammy Smith during the 2027 NASCAR season, including Haas Factory Team in the O'Reilly Series!
— Yahoo Sports