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

The final race of the regular season under the lights at Daytona on August 26 will set the Playoff field for the 2023 season.

NASCAR

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

NASCAR

Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Go Bowling at the Glen.

NASCAR

Full race results from the Go Bowling at the Glen, won by William Byron.

NASCAR

Full results from qualifying at Watkins Glen, where Denny Hamlin earned pole position for the race.

NASCAR

Another wild road course awaits at Watkins Glen on August 20 as the final two races of the regular season set the 2023 field for the Playoffs.

NASCAR

A look at the current playoff standings after Michael McDowell locked himself into the postseason with a win at Indianapolis.

NASCAR

Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis.

NASCAR

Full race results from the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis, won by Michael McDowell.

NASCAR

Kevin Harvick reflects on his relationship with Rick Mears as the two legendary drivers from Bakersfield, California share similar success at Indianapolis.

IndyCar

Only three races remain in the 2023 IndyCar season, with the next one on August 27 at Gateway marking the final oval event on the calendar.

IndyCar

A look at the current driver championship points standings after Scott Dixon's win on the road course at Indianapolis.

IndyCar

Crash INDYCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

IndyCar

Full race results from the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis, won by Scott Dixon.

NASCAR

Full results from qualifying at Indianapolis, where Daniel Suarez earned pole position for the race.

IndyCar

Full results from qualifying at Indianapolis, where DRIVER earned pole position for the race.

NASCAR

With three races remaining before the NASCAR Playoffs, desperate drivers hit the road course in Indianapolis on August 13 for the Verizon 200 double header event with IndyCar.

NASCAR

A look at the current playoff standings after Chris Buescher’s win at Michigan.

NASCAR

Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan.

NASCAR

Full race results from the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan, won by Chris Buescher.

IndyCar

The IndyCar series returns home to Indianapolis on August 12 for the doubleheader event with NASCAR on the IMS road course.

IndyCar

A look at the current driver championship points standings after Kyle Kirkwood's win at Nashville.

IndyCar

Crash INDYCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville.

IndyCar

Full race results from the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville, won by Kyle Kirkwood.

IndyCar

Full results from qualifying at Nashville, where DRIVER earned pole position for the race.