Chad Smith

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Chad Smith

NASCAR and INDYCAR Journalist

Chad has been covering motorsports in the United States since 2004. Born and raised as a Hoosier just miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, his passion revolves around the Indy 500 and the entire month of May. Danny Sullivan won the Greatest Spectacle in Racing the year Chad was born, and Dan Wheldon won the race in 2011, the year that his son was born.

The history of the Indy 500 is something that has captivated Chad’s mind since he was young. The people, traditions, storylines, and evolution of racing since the first race in 1911 is something that has always fascinated him. He has a serious appreciation for the event, and everything that goes into the entire month.

NASCAR was king in the 90s, especially with the emergence of hometown drivers like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. The inaugural Brickyard 400 lit a fire and ignited a passion for Chad that continues to burn to this day. While IndyCar and NASCAR are his specialties, Chad also enjoys other forms of motorsport such as Formula One, IMSA SportsCars, and USAC Sprint Car racing.

While the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the crown jewel of race tracks, Chad has enjoyed many different venues over the years. Some of his favorite circuits include Road America, Watkins Glen, Long Beach, Bristol, Kansas, and Daytona International Speedway.

Chad also has a great appreciation for motorsports photography, and has worked for several drivers, teams, and sponsors over the last decade. Outside of racing, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and playing basketball.

Articles by Chad Smith
NASCAR

Only seven races remain in the regular season, with the next stop coming on July 16 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

NASCAR

A look at the current playoff standings after William Byron's win at Atlanta.

NASCAR

Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta.

NASCAR

Full race results from the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta, won by William Byron.

NASCAR

Full results from qualifying at Atlanta where Aric Almirola earned pole position for the race.

NASCAR

From the streets of Chicago to the high-speed oval in Atlanta, the NASCAR regular season rolls along on July 9 with the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

NASCAR

Former Formula One World Champion Jenson Button made his second start in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday in Chicago.

NASCAR

A look at the current playoff standings after Shane Van Gisbergen’s win at Chicago.

NASCAR

Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Grant Park 220 at Chicago.

NASCAR

Full race results from the Grant Park 220 at Chicago, won by Shane Van Gisbergen.

IndyCar

It is another off weekend for the IndyCar series before heading North of the border on July 16 for the Honda Indy Toronto.

IndyCar

A look at the current driver championship points standings after Alex Palou's win at Mid-Ohio.

IndyCar

Crash INDYCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.

IndyCar

Full race results from the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, won by Alex Palou.

NASCAR

Full results from qualifying at Chicago where Denny Hamlin earned pole position for the race.

IndyCar

Full results from qualifying at Mid-Ohio where Colton Herta earned pole position for the race.

IndyCar

Full results from opening practice at Mid-Ohio where Pato O'Ward turned the fastest lap of the day.

NASCAR

History will be made next weekend when NASCAR races on the downtown streets of Chicago for the first time. The Grant Park 220 on July 2 will be a must-watch event.

NASCAR

A look at the current playoff standings after Ross Chastain's win at Nashville.

NASCAR

Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.

NASCAR

Full race results from the Ally 400 at Nashville, won by Ross Chastain.

NASCAR

Full results from qualifying at Nashville where Ross Chastain earned pole position for the race.

NASCAR

Full results from Friday’s NASCAR Cup Series Practice at Nashville Superspeedway.

IndyCar

The 2023 IndyCar season has reached the halfway point, with Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing once again taking center stage.

IndyCar

The IndyCar series will take another weekend off before the next race, which comes on July 2 at Mid-Ohio.