Driver Sammy Smith has confirmed his decision to leave JR Motorsports at the end of the season. Smith will not return to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The choice concludes a three-year run with the racing organization.
While announcing the exit, Smith mentioned that the job is not over yet as he navigates the remainder of the current season. He will spend the rest of the year running his final schedule with JR Motorsports before officially concluding his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.