Owen Smith (racing driver)

Owen Smith (born March 6, 2000) is an American professional stock car racing driver.

Owen Smith
Nationality American
Born (2000-03-06) March 6, 2000
Louisa, Virginia
ARCA Menards Series career
Debut season2020
Starts19
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Poles0
Best finish12th in 2021
Last updated on: March 8, 2022.

Racing career

Smith's interest in racing began when he was in sixth grade, during which his father brought him to Southside Speedway. He made his racing debut at the age of 13 at Shenandoah Speedway.[1] In 2016, he started competing in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and finished in the top 500 in the national standings. He repeated the placement from 2017 to 2019.[2]

As a student at the University of Northwestern Ohio, Smith joined the Over the Wall Club which allowed him to connect with those within the racing industry.[1] In 2019, he became a crewman for Fast Track Racing and worked on the pit crew for driver Tommy Vigh Jr. In July, he began driving for the team beginning at Toledo Speedway, where he exited after completing five laps with electrical issues.[2] As a start and park entry, he also worked as a crew chief for his own car.[3]

In 2021, he replaced Brad Smith (of no relation) in the No. 48 for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway after Brad suffered retinal detachment while chipping ice.[4]

Personal life

Smith graduated from Louisa County High School in 2018.[2][5]

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 AMSC Pts
2020 Fast Track Racing 11 Chevy DAY PHO TAL POC IRP KEN IOW KAN TOL
16		 TOL
16		 MCH DAY KAN
16		 15th 247
10 GTW
21		 TOL
18
11 Ford L44
12		 BRI
22
12 Toyota WIN
13		 MEM
Chevy ISF
15
2021 48 DAY
33		 12th 273
01 Ford PHO TAL KAN
18		 TOL
14		 CLT
17		 MOH
14		 POC ELK
16		 IOW WIN
17		 GLN MCH MLW BRI SLM KAN
10 Toyota BLN
9
01 ISF
16
11 Ford DSF
13

References
  1. Harding, Ashlynn (April 2, 2021). "LCHS alum chases his dream– at 190 mph". The Lion's Roar. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  2. Soquet, William (July 31, 2020). "ARCA: Owen Smith's series debut cut short in first race of Toledo doubleheader". LASTCAR. Blogger. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  3. Soquet, William (August 2, 2021). "ARCA: Owen Smith first driver with multiple last-place finishes in 2021". LASTCAR. Blogger. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  4. Smith, Brad [@DriverBradSmith] (February 12, 2021). "Due to a detached retina (watch when chipping winter ice kids) & so as to fully heal #DriverBradSmith will sit out the '21 season opener & let Virginia-based late model star @owensmith3613 (no relation) wheel the 48 & our sincere gratitude to @Andy_Team364 for providing the ride!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
  5. Soquet, William (May 26, 2021). "ARCA: Same race, different year for Owen Smith at Toledo". LASTCAR. Blogger. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
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