Chandler Smith takes NASCAR Truck Series points lead into Rockingham
Chandler Smith is taking the NASCAR Truck Series points lead into the race at Rockingham Speedway during the 2026 season.
Chandler Smith had his first poor race of the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season at Darlington Raceway. Smith didn't show much speed and brought the No. 38 truck home in 17th place at Darlington.
Despite the poor run, the Front Row Motorsports driver brings a 33-point lead in the regular season standings to Rockingham Speedway. Smith has been one of the most consistent drivers in the Truck Series since the start of the 2025 season. It would not be shocking if Darlington was just an outlier, as the driver of the No.
38 truck started the campaign with three top-6 finishes, including a win in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. There should be reasons for optimism going into Rockingham, as Smith looks to come out of the off weekend with a strong run. Rockingham should be a track that Smith and the No.
38 team show excellent speed, so it won't be surprising if he ends up with another top-5 finish on Friday evening. More: Brent Crews enters Rockingham needing points for the Chase bubble This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Chandler Smith takes NASCAR Truck Series points lead into Rockingham