“It’s been an unreal ride…He’s worked super hard to get to where he is, and he’s so determined.” Zane Smith’s father, Mike Smith, swelled with pride when he said these words back in 2020. Then, Smith was a rookie driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and Mike could not get enough of his stellar performance against more experienced rivals. However, contrary to his support for his son’s NASCAR ambitions, Mike did not support his ambitions in another sport.

Zane Smith currently competes in the Cup Series and has been the best-performing driver at Front Row Motorsports this year. He is on a quest to build on the disastrous results he incurred as a rookie in 2024. But while Smith’s focus is fixed, he reflects on a time when it was still flexible.

Zane Smith almost strayed onto another

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