Driver Sammy Smith officially shared his decision to leave JR Motorsports following the season. Smith is not returning to Dale Jr.'s NASCAR team for 2027. The decision brings an end to a three-year run with the motorsports crew.
While announcing the exit, Smith noted that the job isn't finished yet as he finishes the remainder of the current season. He will spend the rest of the year running his final schedule with JR Motorsports before wrapping up his three-year tenure with Dale Jr.'s team.