Career Timeline of Chandler Smith: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Chandler Smith made an impact.

Chandler Smith is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports. Additionally, he participates part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Won Bandoleros National Championship

In 2013, Chandler Smith won the bandoleros national championship after securing two wins at Atlanta, one at Charlotte, and one at Bethel Motor Speedway.

September 15, 2018: Victory at Salem Speedway

On September 15, 2018, Chandler Smith dominated at Salem Speedway, leading nearly every lap to secure his second race win.

2018: Joined Toyota Racing Development

In 2018, Chandler Smith became a member of Toyota Racing Development's TD2 driver development system.

2018: ARCA Menards Series Debut

In 2018, Chandler Smith debuted in the ARCA Menards Series at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, securing the pole position and finishing 5th in the race.

February 21, 2019: Joins Kyle Busch Motorsports

On February 21, 2019, Kyle Busch Motorsports announced that Chandler Smith would run a four-race NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series schedule in the team's Nos. 46 and 51 Toyota Tundras.

2019: Return to Venturini Motorsports

On November 2, 2018, it was announced that Chandler Smith would return to Venturini Motorsports for the 2019 season for 11 races, focusing mostly on short track events due to age restrictions.

March 3, 2020: Return to KBM Part-Time

On March 3, 2020, it was announced that Chandler Smith would return to KBM part-time in the Truck Series for the 2020 season, driving the No. 51 in eight races. Later in the year at Texas, Smith spun and criticized Tanner Gray, and was later blamed by Ben Rhodes for a last-lap incident.

2020: Venturini Motorsports Return

In 2020, Chandler Smith returned to Venturini part-time in the No. 20 car for the third consecutive year, participating in 13 races, ten of which were part of the Sioux Chief Showdown.

2021: Full-Time Truck Series Schedule

In 2021, Chandler Smith was promoted to a full-time Truck Series schedule, driving the No. 18 for KBM. He won at Bristol in a must-win situation to make the Round of 8 and at Phoenix, finishing eighth in the standings.

October 5, 2022: Joins Kaulig Racing

On October 5, 2022, Kaulig Racing announced that Chandler Smith would replace A. J. Allmendinger in the No. 16 in 2023 in the Xfinity Series.

2022: Left Toyota Racing Development

At the end of 2022, Chandler Smith left Toyota Racing Development's TD2 driver development system.

2022: Wins at Las Vegas and Pocono

Chandler Smith began the 2022 season with a 21st place finish at Daytona. He scored wins at Las Vegas and Pocono to make the playoffs. Smith finished third at Phoenix and third in the standings.

January 18, 2023: Cup Series Debut Attempt

On January 18, 2023, Kaulig Racing announced that Chandler Smith would attempt to make his Cup Series debut in the 2023 Daytona 500, with an additional four race schedule.

December 13, 2023: Joins Joe Gibbs Racing

On December 13, 2023, it was announced that Chandler Smith would join Joe Gibbs Racing and drive the No. 81 Toyota full-time in 2024 after the team bought out Smith's contract from Kaulig.

2023: First Xfinity Win and Departure from Kaulig Racing

Chandler Smith began the 2023 season with a 12th place finish at Daytona. Two months later, he scored his first Xfinity win at Richmond. In October of that year, it was revealed that Smith would part ways with Kaulig at the end of the season.

2023: Return to Truck Series Part-Time

In 2023, Chandler Smith returned to the Truck Series part-time, driving the No. 25 for Rackley W.A.R. at Talladega.

December 20, 2024: Return to Truck Series Full-Time

On December 20, 2024, Chandler Smith announced his return to the Truck Series full-time, driving for Front Row Motorsports in 2025.

2024: Wins at Phoenix and Richmond

Chandler Smith started the 2024 season with a fifth place finish at Daytona. He later scored wins at Phoenix and Richmond. Smith was eliminated from the playoffs and fined US$10,000 for slapping Cole Custer. At the end of the season, Smith parted ways with JGR.

2024: Rejoined and Left Toyota Racing Development Again

In 2024, Chandler Smith rejoined Toyota Racing Development, before leaving at the end of the year again.

January 22, 2025: Daytona 500 Qualification Attempt

On January 22, 2025, MBM Motorsports announced that Chandler Smith would attempt to make the 2025 Daytona 500 in their Garage 66 Ford entry. He would fail to qualify after experiencing a hard crash in Duel 1.