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Sammy Smith wins O'Reilly Series race at Talladega with last-lap pass

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Sammy Smith wins O'Reilly Series race at Talladega with last-lap pass

Summary

Sammy Smith secured his first victory in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on October 24, 2026, at Talladega Superspeedway. Smith completed the race with a dramatic last-lap pass during The Progress Group 250, ending a 53-race winless streak. With this win, he becomes the first non-Cup Series driver to sweep both the Truck and O'Reilly Series events at the track since Greg Biffle in 2001. The victory highlights a significant comeback for Smith as he continues to build momentum in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Sammy Smith won The Progress Group 250 at Talladega.
•He ended a 53-race winless streak.
•This marks Smith's second consecutive win in the series.
•He is the first non-Cup driver to sweep both series at Talladega since 2001.
•The win occurred on October 24, 2026.

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10:58 PMRacer — Smith makes it 2-for-2 with O'Reilly Series victory at Talladega

What they're saying

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Sammy Smith snapped a 53-race winless streak in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Saturday with a dramatic last-lap pass to claim victory in The Progress Group 250, becoming the first non-Cup Series driver to sweep both the Truck and O’Reilly Series races at a track since the late Greg Biffle in 2001.
— Racerby Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

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