Sammy Smith Leads Career-High Laps at Martinsville, Falls Short of Championship 4
Smith led 147 laps but finished third, ending his hopes of competing for the Xfinity Series championship in Phoenix.
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Smith led 147 laps but finished third, ending his hopes of competing for the Xfinity Series championship in Phoenix.
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