REGAN SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP
Smith makes play for points lead
Regan Smith is in prime position to give his new team JR Motorsports something it's never had -- a driver atop the NASCAR Nationwide Series points standings.
When the series rolls into Talladega Superspeedway for Saturday's Aaron's 312 (3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN), Sam Hornish Jr. will be sporting a slim one-point advantage over Smith.
After taking a five-year break from the...
Phoenix Racing leaving NASCAR after this season
The economy has been rough for all team owners, but one is really feeling the pinch and has decided leaving NASCAR altogether is in his best interest. James Finch, car owner of the No.51 Chevrolet told the News Herald on Monday that, “I’m contemplating finishing up this year, and I don’t know if I want a sponsor.” Finch has funded multiple races with his own money, and says...
Regan Smith wins wild Nationwide race at Talladega
Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew in victory lane after he won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Photo Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images.
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service
TALLADEGA, Ala.–The delicious irony of Regan Smith’s victory in Saturday’s Aaron’s...
Video: Regan Smith wins Aarons 312 after last lap crash
Regan Smith was able to claim the Aarons 312 with help from a last lap caution. Smith was in a pack of cars racing to the start finish line when Brian Vickers was sent into the outside wall.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Full results from Aarons 312
As a caution came out; Smith, Kasey Kahne and Joey Logano raced to the finish line with Kahne crossing it first. After reviewing video of the...
Smith Returns to Phoenix Racing at Martinsville
Regan Smith is returning to Sprint Cup Series racing this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. He's hopping behind the wheel of the No. 51 Hendrickcars.com Chevy fielded by Phoenix Racing for Sunday's STP Gas Booster 500. It will mark his first Cup Series start since the Daytona 500, when he piloted the No. 51 car to a seventh-place finish. Smith hopes his reunion with Phoenix...
Smith to drive Martinsville Cup race
Regan Smith will pilot the No. 51 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on April 7.
Smith, who currently pilots the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series, established Phoenix Racing's position among the top 10 in owners points with his seventh-place finish in the Daytona 500. He competed in two races with Phoenix last...
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March 18, 2013
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Regan Smith finishes seventh in second race in No. 88
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to return to the No. 88 Chevrolet next weekend at Martinsville Speedway. During Earnhardt’s absence from NASCAR, Regan Smith has been driving the Hendrick owned car. On Sunday Smith finished seventh on the reconfigured 1.5 mile Kansas Speedway.Smith was expected to drive the No. 1 car of Phoenix Racing, starting at Charlotte, after he was ousted...
Smith was running well at Charlotte
Regan Smith's debut in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup entry was short-lived at Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday night.
Smith performed admirably while substituting for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is sidelined with a concussion stemming from a wreck at Talladega Superspeedway last Sunday. Although Smith qualified 26th, he moved up into the top 10 by the third...
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October 13, 2012
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Regan Smith to drive for Phoenix Racing
Regan Smith and Kurt Busch are trading places - at least for now.
Smith, 29, will drive the No. 51 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway while Busch takes over the seat in the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet for the remainder of the season and on to next year.
"We're looking forward to having Regan in our car," said Phoenix Racing general manager Steve...
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October 07, 2012
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What's next for Regan Smith?
After four seasons together, Regan Smith will part ways with Furniture Row Racing at the end of the year.
Last Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Smith said he "Did not believe (he'd be) going to be back with these guys next year."
On Monday, Furniture Row Racing made the decision official with the hiring of former Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch for 2013.
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September 24, 2012
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