DRIVER Q&A
Q&A with
ZANE SMITH
SWITCH TO FORD OFFERS A FRESH START BY JOSEPH WOLKIN
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ane Smith came oh so close to capturing the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship. At the time, while driving for GMS Racing, Smith stunned the NASCAR world with a remarkable win at Martinsville Speedway to lock himself into the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway. The emotional triumph also helped Smith secure a ride for 2022 after having no idea what he’d be doing. Smith, known for being an aggressive and consistent driver, finished runner-up in the series for a second-straight season. With Todd Gilliland moving to the Cup Series, Front Row Motorsports signed the Californian to pilot truck No. 38, a move that Smith believes positions him for a future with Ford Performance. Not only is Smith a promising 22-yearold racer, he’s also a dog lover. We spoke to Smith about his thoughts heading into the next season, as well as his life with two cute dogs.
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POLE POSITION 2022
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