Racing phenom who won the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship at just 20 years old, making them one of the youngest champions in series history.
Chandler Smith is a name synonymous with speed and skill on the racetrack. At just 20 years old, this American professional stock car racing driver has already made a significant impact in the world of NASCAR, competing full-time in the Xfinity Series and driving the No. 81 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Smith's racing career began at a young age, winning the bandoleros national championship in 2013 with two wins at Atlanta, one at Charlotte, and one at Bethel Motor Speedway. This early success laid the foundation for his future accomplishments.
In 2018, Smith made his ARCA Menards Series debut at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, where he won the pole after qualifying was rained out. He went on to lead 51 laps and finish 5th in the race. His first ARCA win came soon after, dominating at Madison International Speedway and leading the most laps.
Smith's impressive performance continued at Salem Speedway, where he led nearly every lap to win his second race. He would go on to return to Venturini Motorsports for the 2019 season, running mostly short track events due to age restrictions.
In 2019, Kyle Busch Motorsports announced that Smith would run a four-race NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series schedule in the team's Nos. 46 and 51 Toyota Tundras. In his first truck series start at Iowa, he would capture the pole after qualifying was rained out, with the starting order based on owners' points.
While Smith's racing career is still in its early stages, his dedication to his craft and perseverance in the face of adversity are qualities that have earned him recognition and respect from his peers and fans alike.
Smith was born on June 26, 2002, and is currently competing in the Xfinity Series for Joe Gibbs Racing. He has been a member of Toyota Racing Development's TD2 driver development system from 2018 until the end of 2022, and rejoined the program starting in 2024.
As a rising star in the world of NASCAR, Smith is an inspiration to young racers and fans everywhere. His achievements on the track serve as a testament to the importance of hard work, determination, and passion.
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