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JR Motorsports Retains Sammy Smith, Sponsors for 2026 No. 8 Xfinity Seat

The confirmation arrives days before the 2025 playoffs begin at Bristol for the Rockingham race winner.

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Overview

  • JR Motorsports announced on Sept. 8 that Sammy Smith will return to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet in 2026.
  • Longtime partners Pilot, TMC Transportation and Allstate Peterbilt Group will continue backing the entry next season.
  • 2026 will be Smith’s third year with JRM and his fourth season competing in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts (Xfinity) Series.
  • Smith secured a 2025 playoff berth with his Rockingham victory and enters with one win, five top-fives and 13 top-10s through 26 races.
  • Smith becomes JRM’s second confirmed 2026 driver alongside Justin Allgaier; the 2025 playoffs open Sept. 12 at Bristol on The CW, PRN and SiriusXM.