This weekend, Zane Smith will compete at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval in the NASCAR Cup Series, focusing on achieving a strong finish. Smith, known for his road course skills, is returning to a challenging 109-lap race, with Long John Silver’s sponsoring his No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse.
Smith’s Road Course Strengths and Past Performance
Smith has demonstrated his road racing talent in previous seasons, particularly with back-to-back wins at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, during the 2022 and 2023 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series events. In the Cup Series, he has started twice at the Charlotte Roval, with his best result being 19th place in 2024. These experiences set a hopeful foundation for his weekend performance.
Long John Silver’s Partnership on the No. 38 Car
The partnership with Long John Silver’s continues this weekend, bringing the sponsor’s distinctive blue and yellow “Fish Yeah” design to Smith’s car. This collaboration aims to energize fans and support Smith’s bid for success at the Charlotte track.
Smith’s Focus Ahead of the Race
Reflecting on recent events, Smith emphasized the team’s readiness and determination:
“Last week was eventful, but it’s in the past and the team and I have all of our attention on the Roval,”
Smith said.
“I have always loved road course racing and have had success at them in the past. Historically, Front Row has been a threat on road courses, so I’m looking forward to this weekend and bringing home a finish we can all be proud of.”
— Zane Smith, Driver
With strong past performances and a focused mindset, Zane Smith will look to leverage his road course experience and team support to make an impact at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval this weekend. The race’s outcome could further establish his rising presence in the NASCAR Cup Series.
