Owen Smith (racing driver)

Owen Smith
NationalityUnited States American
Born (2000-03-06) March 6, 2000 (age 24)
Louisa, Virginia
ARCA Menards Series career
Debut season2020
Starts19
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Poles0
Best finish12th in 2021
Last updated on: March 8, 2022.

Owen Smith (born March 6, 2000) is an American professional stock car racing driver and crew chief who has previously competed in the ARCA Menards Series, primarily driving for Fast Track Racing.

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 Ref
2020 Fast Track Racing 11 Chevy DAY PHO TAL POC IRP KEN IOW KAN TOL
16 		TOL
16 		MCH DAY KAN
16 		15th 247 [6]
10 GTW
21 		TOL
18
11 Ford L44
12 		BRI
22
12 Toyota WIN
13 		MEM
Chevy ISF
15
2021 48 DAY
33 		PHO TAL 12th 273 [7]
01 Ford KAN
18 		TOL
14 		CLT
17 		MOH
14 		POC ELK
16 		WIN
17 		GLN MCH
10 Toyota BLN
9 		IOW
01 ISF
16 		MLW
11 Ford DSF
13 		BRI SLM KAN

ARCA Menards Series East

ARCA Menards Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AMSEC Pts Ref
2020 Fast Track Racing 10 Chevy NSM TOL DOV TOL
18 		26th 48 [8]
11 Ford BRI
22 		FIF
2021 10 NSM FIF NSV DOV SNM
14 		IOW MLW BRI 45th 30 [9]

References

  1. ^ a b Harding, Ashlynn (April 2, 2021). "LCHS alum chases his dream– at 190 mph". The Lion's Roar. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  6. ^ "Owen Smith – 2020 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Owen Smith – 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Owen Smith – 2020 ARCA Menards Series East Results". Racing Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "Owen Smith – 2021 ARCA Menards Series East Results". Racing Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 30, 2023.