Regan Smith to drive for Kaulig Racing in two NASCAR Truck races
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Regan Smith will compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17 and Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9. This marks his return to Truck racing for the first time since 2017, having not participated in any race since the 2019 season. Smith, a former driver turned reporter, has 468 total starts in NASCAR. In 36 career Truck Series starts, he has one top-five finish and seven top-10s, with a best result of fifth. He will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 as part of Kaulig Racing's effort during their inaugural Truck season with Ram.
- •Regan Smith last raced in the Truck Series in 2017.
- •Smith's first race will be at Bristol on September 17.
- •He has not competed in NASCAR since the 2019 season.
- •Smith has one top-five finish in his Truck Series career.
- •Kaulig Racing has featured multiple drivers in their Truck this season.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Regan Smith joins Kaulig Ram program for two NASCAR Truck races
- 6:51 PMMotorsport.com — Regan Smith joins Kaulig Ram program for two NASCAR Truck races
"Regan Smith is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck for the first time since 2017. The racer-turned-reporter will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 for Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, and at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9. Smith was on the broadcast for the New Hampshire Truck race when this was announced, but apparently even he wasn't aware about ...Keep reading
"Smith will race the No. 25 RAM at Bristol and Charlotte later this year
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:51 PMRegan Smith joins Kaulig Ram program for two NASCAR Truck races
Smith will race the No. 25 RAM at Bristol and Charlotte later this year
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 6:51 PMRegan Smith joins Kaulig Ram program for two NASCAR Truck races
Regan Smith is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck for the first time since 2017. The racer-turned-reporter will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 for Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, and at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9. Smith was on the broadcast for the New Hampshire Truck race when this was announced, but apparently even he wasn't aware about ...Keep reading
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