Regan Smith is strapping back into a NASCAR Craftsman Truck, hitting the track for the first time since 2017, and it’s for two races nobody saw coming, maybe even including Smith himself! This racer-turned-reporter is set to wheel the No. 25 RAM 1500 for Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17 and then Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9.
Back In The Driver’s Seat, And One Race Was A Total Shock
Can you believe this? Smith himself was on the broadcast for the New Hampshire Truck race when his return was announced. But here’s the kicker, folks: turns out he wasn’t even aware he was running the Charlotte race until the news broke! That’s wild. Kaulig Racing is clearly shaking things up, and Smith is right in the thick of it, getting back to his roots in the driver’s seat. It’s been a minute, but a true racer never truly leaves the track.
A Crown Jewel Winner Who’s Never Won *This* Race? You Gotta Be Kidding!
Now, let’s talk about the stakes for Smith. This guy isn’t new to NASCAR by any stretch; he’s got 468 starts across all three national divisions, though none since the 2019 season. He was the 2014 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship runner-up, snagged six wins at the secondary level, and even captured a crown jewel victory by winning the 2011 Southern 500 at Darlington. That’s big time, right? But here’s the absolutely shocking part: in 36 career NCTS starts, Regan Smith has never won a Truck race. Not one! He’s got a best finish of fifth, with one top five and seven top tens. This isn’t just a return; it’s a mission to finally grab that elusive Truck series win.
Kaulig’s All-Star Lineup Adds Another Legend To Its Rookie Truck Season
Kaulig Racing, embarking on its very first Truck season with Ram, has been playing the field, using a “free-agent” truck to bring in a rotating roster of talent. They’ve had some absolute legends and big names behind the wheel of the No. 25 this year. We’re talking Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana, Conor Daly, Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, Ty Dillon, Colin Braun, Ryan Newman, AJ Allmendinger, Corey Lajoie, Parker Kligerman, Elliott Sadler, and Carson Ferguson. That’s an insane list of drivers! Their best showing so far was Allmendinger’s sixth-place finish at Watkins Glen. Adding Smith, with his specific goal of a Truck win, makes this “free-agent” experiment even more compelling.
So mark your calendars! September 17 at Bristol isn’t just another race; it’s the start of Regan Smith’s shot at history he’s never made. Can this veteran finally add a Truck series victory to his impressive resume? You know we’ll be watching every lap to see if he can pull it off. This is what makes racing so great, the hunt for that one missing piece.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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