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Garrett Smithley Adds Hire Heroes Sponsorship

Garrett Smithley will have Hire Heroes USA sponsorship on his NASCAR Xfinity Series car for multiple races in 2025, Hire Heroes announced Jan. 22.

Smithley’s No. 14 will first feature the Hire Heroes colors at Daytona International Speedway next month.

“Both of my grandfathers are veterans, so this partnership is especially meaningful to me,” Smithley said in a release. “NASCAR fans are incredibly patriotic, and the sport is passionate about honoring and recognizing veterans. I’m proud to represent Hire Heroes USA on the track and share their incredible mission.”

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The full slate featuring Hire Heroes sponsorship was not announced in the release.

Smithley is running full time for SSGLR in 2025 after sporting a part-time effort in 2024 between multiple teams. He earned a best finish of 16th in the Daytona season opener last year.

Smithley will also run the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in the NASCAR Cup Series for Garage 66.

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