Sammy Smith aims for crucial win at Las Vegas race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Sammy Smith enters the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race in Las Vegas on Saturday tied for sixth in the standings with 2,143 points. He trails championship leader Sheldon Creed by 92 points and seeks to improve his title chances after finishing 10th at Bristol. Smith's previous performance at Las Vegas saw him secure a fifth-place finish in March, making it a key opportunity to gain ground in the standings. Another strong result could be vital as the Chase progresses.
- •Smith tied for sixth in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase with 2,143 points.
- •He is 92 points behind championship leader Sheldon Creed.
- •Smith's last race at Las Vegas in March ended with a fifth-place finish.
- •He is currently 14 points behind Sam Mayer for fifth in the standings.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sammy Smith needs win at Las Vegas to put himself in title fight
"Sammy Smith needs a win at Las Vegas to put himself in the championship fight in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.
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