In the midst of the 2023 NASCAR season’s exciting second half, the championship race is heating up, and the entire NASCAR community is buzzing with anticipation for what’s to come in 2024. As the checkered flag approaches, drivers from all three NASCAR series are diligently working to secure their rides for the upcoming season. This frenzy of activity has given birth to a whirlwind of gossip, discussions, and speculations among avid fans and seasoned pundits.

One driver, in particular, has been the subject of much speculation. With a prestigious championship title already under his belt and the rare distinction of having competed in all three NASCAR series, his next career move has remained a tantalizing mystery. However, the suspense was recently shattered when he made a revealing appearance on the SiriusXM NASCAR podcast.

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Reigning NASCAR Truck Series champion Zane Smith just dropped a tantalizing bombshell. During the interview, Smith coyly hinted at a major announcement regarding his future in the sport. With an air of palpable excitement, in four words, Smith said, “Deal is done.”

He further revealed, “I know what I’m doing. But hopefully, the news will come out this week or sometime soon. We are working hard to get it out now.”

“ It was signed last week, and I’m super excited for it and for what the future holds. And like I said, it’s a weight off my shoulders knowing that I have a future in the sport. We all know I feel like in any professional sport from a driver-athlete side, you never know when your time is gonna end. So to see some clarity in a paved road is super exciting. Just another weight off my shoulders to go focus and perform at Bristol tomorrow night,” he added.

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Smith’s NASCAR journey continues at Bristol, where he’s currently fifth in the playoff standings, just eight points behind the leader. And all he seeks is a victory at Bristol that could catapult the reigning champion right back into contention for the championship.

Zane Smith’s Path to Stardom

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With his recent announcement, Smith fueled the wildfire of speculation that engulfed social media, and while the guessing game raged on, one sentiment remained consistent: unwavering faith in Smith’s ability to excel no matter where he lands. This trust is well-founded, considering his impressive track record and the backing of one of NASCAR’s legends.

Notably, Smith has previously entered over seven Cup Series races with Front Row Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing, a move that has only solidified fans’ confidence in his future success. But what truly underscores this faith is Smith’s association with NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr Back in 2018, when announcing Smith’s part-time stint with JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, owner Earnhardt Jr, expressed his confidence in Smith, stating, “Zane is going to be an important part of the lineup for the No. 9 team next year.”

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Kelley Earnhardt, GM at JRM, added that the plan included not only having Smith behind the wheel for eight races but also gaining valuable experience by traveling with the team throughout the season. “JR Motorsports has a strong history of helping groom young talent, and we’re looking forward to giving Zane that platform for success.”

In 2022, Dale Earnhardt Jr further endorsed Smith on Twitter, praising him: “Zane is a great dude with serious potential on the Cup side one day. Likely very soon. Fans got to be excited about the kind of career he has/can carve out for himself in NASCAR.”

With speculations running wild, it’s truly anyone’s guess where Smith will ultimately land. What are your predictions?