It took Daniel Dye running out of fuel with just two laps to go, but Iowa native Sammy Smith has earned his first career ARCA Menards Series national tour victory.
The young Joe Gibbs Racing prospect nearly got his first win a week ago at his home track in Iowa Speedway, but had to wait an extra week.
As the defending ARCA East champion looks to dominate the regional tour once again, he’ll be given eight races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series to get his feet wet at higher levels.
Friend of the ARD Podcast and #TeamARD driver Rita Thomason came home P12 in her ARCA Menards Series debut, as well.
