Trackhouse, Zane Smith agree to part ways
Trackhouse Racing and Zane Smith have “mutually agreed to part ways” at the end of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.
The organization made the announcement Friday. Smith currently races the No. 71 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports in alliance with Trackhouse. He is not returning to the car after 2024 and is looking for a ride.
With the announcement, Trackhouse stated “the 25-year-old former NASCAR Truck Series champion to immediately accept other opportunities.”
Among the rides open are a third Front Row Motorsports entry and the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. Smith won the 2022 Truck title with FRM.
Smith will remain in the No. 71 car through the end of the season.
Statement from Trackhouse Racing
“Trackhouse Racing and Zane Smith have mutually agreed to separate at the conclusion of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, allowing the 25-year-old former NASCAR Truck Series champion to immediately accept other opportunities. Smith drives the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet in an alliance with Trackhouse Racing and will continue for the remainder of this season.”
Statement from Zane Smith
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