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Sammy Smith joins TRICON Garage for full-time 2027 Truck Series season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:48 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Sammy Smith joins TRICON Garage for full-time 2027 Truck Series season

Summary

Sammy Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series for TRICON Garage in 2027. Announced on October 23, this marks Smith's first full season in the Truck Series, where he will drive the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. Smith, 22, previously raced in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, securing three wins and establishing a competitive profile. He replaces Tanner Gray, whose future with the team is unspecified. Smith aims to leverage his experience, which includes two top-five finishes in past Truck Series starts, to contend for victories next season alongside teammates Kaden Honeycutt, Giovanni Ruggiero, and Dawson Sutton.

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Status Watch

•Smith will drive the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.
•He replaces Tanner Gray at TRICON Garage.
•Smith has three wins in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
•TRICON's other drivers for 2027 include Honeycutt and Ruggiero.
•Smith has experience with two top-five finishes in the Truck Series.

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8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sammy Smith Joins TRICON Garage Full Time for 2027 Truck Series Season

What they're saying

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Sammy Smith is making a major career move for the 2027 NASCAR season, as TRICON Garage announced Friday that the 22 year-old driver will compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series next year. Smith will pilot the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, marking his first full-time campaign in the Truck Series. The announcement gives…
— Yahoo Sports

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