0 Chevrolet Camaro, and would also compete for the NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors.
On February 16, 2016, it was announced that Smithley would race for JD Motorsports, driving the No. 70 Chevrolet Camaro for Derrike Cope Racing, started 34th, and finished 28th. Smithley made his Xfinity Series debut in the final race of 2015, at Homestead driving the No. The following year, he signed with Niece Motorsports for the Charlotte Truck event. 42 for Chad Finley Racing the run was part of an effort by Smithley to race in all three NASCAR national series in one weekend. In March 2019, Smithley returned to the series at Texas Motor Speedway, driving the No. He returned to Atlanta with MB Motorsports for his first start of 2016, finishing 18th. He made three more starts in the 2015 season, scoring a high finish of 14th at Michigan. 63 Chevrolet Silverado for MB Motorsports. Smithley made his Truck Series debut at his home track, Atlanta Motor Speedway, driving the No.
In 2015, his one start for Rick Ware was hampered by engine problems. His one start in 2014 was an 18th at Talladega for Wes Gonder. His first start, at Pocono Raceway, was Smithley's first stock car race. Smithley competed in three events in 2013, driving Derrike Cope's cars. Smithley was attracted to Jarrett at a young age because of his paint scheme, which depicted an American flag. Growing up, Dale Jarrett and Carl Edwards were two of Smithley's role models. He was chosen to be part of the Richard Petty Driver Search in his first year after high school. Smithley credits that relationship as what kept him in racing past Bandoleros, as his family did not have money to advance to Legends. He moved up to Legends car racing with Peachtree City Golf Carts after having his golf cart stolen and buying a new one there. He credits being cast in a school play as a freshman as giving him the confidence needed to race. Smithley began his racing career in 2007, his sophomore year in high school, in Bandolero cars at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Lanier National Speedway, and won the rookie of the year in 2008. He has also competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series in the past. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. Garrett Kirk Smithley (born April 27, 1992) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Smithley at Daytona International Speedway in 2021Ģ022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race ( Phoenix)Ģ015 Hyundai Construction Equipment 200 ( Atlanta)Ģ020 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 ( Charlotte)
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