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Front Row Motorsports Locks In Zane Smith on Multi-Year Deal for No. 38

The extension underscores continuity with crew chief Ryan Bergenty, reflecting Front Row Motorsports’ shift toward longer-term planning.

Sep 21, 2025; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith (38) is introduced before the start of the Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • FRM confirmed Ryan Bergenty will remain crew chief for Smith and the No. 38 team in 2026.
  • Smith’s 2025 campaign features a Talladega pole and a third-place finish at Bristol, with a career-high five top-10s.
  • The team said partner and sponsorship announcements for the No. 38 will be released later in the offseason.
  • Team posts indicated Noah Gragson and Todd Gilliland are set to return to their Cup seats for 2026.
  • Smith, the 2022 Truck Series champion with FRM who ran Cup full-time with Spire in 2024, secures stability after his Trackhouse development deal ended.