Chandler Smith’s NASCAR Career in Jeopardy in Sad Admission [Video]

Chandler Smith, once hailed as a promising talent on the NASCAR circuit, is now facing an uncertain future. As the 2024 season draws to an end, the 22-year-old driver is left without a contract for the upcoming season.

Currently, Smith is behind the wheel of the No. 81 car for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, yet rumors are rife that he may not return to the same team in 2025, especially with the arrival of new, younger drivers William Sawalich and Taylor Gray to JGR.

Over his career, Smith has amassed five victories in the Craftsman Truck Series and three in the Xfinity Series, with consistent performance: 20 top-10 finishes in 40 races. However, starting from the pole, he finished 13th in his most recent race, marking his lowest rank since Darlington.

During an interview with Bob Pockrass from FOX Sports, Smith revealed the precariousness of his …