Owen Smith (born March 6, 2000) is an American professionalstock car racing driver and crew chief who has previously competed in theARCA Menards Series, primarily driving forFast Track Racing.

Smith's interest in racing began when he was in sixth grade, during which his father brought him toSouthside Speedway. He made his racing debut at the age of thirteen atShenandoah Speedway.^[1] In 2016, he started competing in theNASCAR Whelen All-American Series and finished in the top 500 in the national standings. He repeated the placement from 2017 to 2019.^[2]

As a student at theUniversity of Northwestern Ohio, Smith joined the Over the Wall Club which allowed him to connect with those within the racing industry.^[1] In 2019, he became a crewman forFast Track Racing and worked on thepit crew for driverTommy Vigh Jr. In July, he began driving for the team beginning atToledo Speedway, where he exited after completing five laps with electrical issues.^[2] As astart and park entry, he also worked as a crew chief for his own car.^[3]

In 2021, he replacedBrad Smith (of no relation) in the No. 48 for the season opener atDaytona International Speedway after Brad sufferedretinal detachment while chipping ice.^[4]

Smith graduated fromLouisa County High School in 2018.^[2][5]

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time.Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

• Owen Smith driver statistics at Racing-Reference
• Owen Smith crew chief statistics at Racing-Reference
• ARCA bio
• Owen Smith onTwitter

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• ARCA Menards Series drivers
• NASCAR drivers
• Racing drivers from Virginia
• People from Louisa, Virginia
• 21st-century American sportsmen

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