The 2013 Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway was a wild one, a perfect storm of NASCAR’s high-stakes drama. As the laps ticked down, a massive multi-car wreck exploded on the final lap, cars spinning and fans holding their breath. In the chaos, Regan Smith in the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevy found himself leading when the caution flew, declared the winner despite not crossing first.

It was poetic justice for Smith, echoing his 2008 Talladega heartbreak where the yellow line rule robbed him of victory. Now, after years behind the mic as a FOX Sports broadcaster, Smith’s stepping away from racing coverage forever, sharing how his view of the sport has shifted from driver to fan.

Smith’s shift from driver to spectator

On a recent Happy Hour podcast with Kevin Harvick, Regan Smith got can

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