By S.M.A.S.H — May 24, 2026 Some drivers find sim racing and never really leave it. Others step away, live life, handle responsibilities, and eventually find their way back because the love for racing never went away. Daryl Griffin fits that second group. The driver of the #4 is not only a competitor inside S.M.A.S.H, but also the league owner and one of the people responsible for building the foundation behind it. His story goes back far beyond modern iRacing, back to the ea

By S.M.A.S.H — May 23, 2026 Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway closed with the S.M.A.S.H Cup Series taking center stage, and once again, Dillon Canova made sure the story ran through the #70 Chevrolet. After the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series opened Saturday night, the Cup Series rolled onto Charlotte for 100 laps to finish off one of the biggest weekends on the S.M.A.S.H calendar. The field had speed. The race had pressure. The track demanded discipline. But out fr

By S.M.A.S.H — May 9, 2026 Talladega did exactly what Talladega always does: it packed the field together, punished mistakes, rewarded patience, and saved the real fight for the final run. The S.M.A.S.H Cup Series rolled into Talladega Superspeedway for a 50-lap battle that delivered everything expected from superspeedway racing — cautions, lead changes, drafting strategy, late-race pressure, and a finish decided by who could stay composed when the field started stacking up.

By S.M.A.S.H — May 9, 2026 Talladega had one more fight left in it Saturday night. The S.M.A.S.H O’Reilly Series rolled into Talladega Superspeedway for 50 laps of pack racing, patience, and late-race pressure. With the draft pulling the field together and track position changing in a hurry, the night came down to timing, discipline, and who could stay in control when the race tightened up. When it was over, Lyndon Bingaman stood on top. Bingaman started second, led three lap

By S.M.A.S.H — May 8, 2026 Talladega delivered exactly what everyone expected. Fast packs. Tight margins. Big momentum swings. And a finish that came down to inches. Friday night’s S.M.A.S.H East Coast Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway gave the premier truck division one of its most intense races of the season, with Braxton DeWeese taking the win after 50 laps of superspeedway pressure. DeWeese started second, led 12 laps, and held on at the end by just 0.0842 seco

By S.M.A.S.H — May 8, 2026 Talladega did what Talladega does. Friday night’s S.M.A.S.H Challenger Truck Series race brought a packed field, new drivers, tight drafting, and a finish that showed exactly why superspeedway racing is one of the toughest tests on the schedule. The race ended with Shane Marcum taking the overall win at Talladega Superspeedway, holding off Don Miller by just 0.222 seconds at the line. Gun’R Cowan came home third overall, making him the highest-finis

By S.M.A.S.H — May 2, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H Cup Series closed out the weekend Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and when the lights settled over South Florida, Jacob Szala was the driver standing in victory lane. In a 100-lap Cup Series race that tested patience, speed, tire management, and late-race execution, Szala put together the kind of performance that sends a message. He started fourth, led 84 of 100 laps, and controlled the race when it mattered most. The race

By S.M.A.S.H — May 2, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H O’Reilly Series rolled into Homestead-Miami Speedway Saturday night, and when the checkered flag fell, Shane Marcum stood on top. Marcum put together a dominant performance in the 100-lap event, leading 92 laps and controlling the race from the front. At a track where tire management, rhythm, and patience matter, Marcum showed exactly what it takes to win in the O’Reilly Series. The race featured 12 drivers, a 1815 strength of field, 1

By S.M.A.S.H — May 1, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H East Coast Truck Series returned to points racing Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the main event delivered exactly what the premier truck division is supposed to bring. Speed. Pressure. Long-run discipline. A field full of drivers trying to make the second half of the season count. After 100 laps under the lights, Braxton DeWeese came out on top, grabbing the win and putting together the kind of statement run that matters

By S.M.A.S.H — May 1, 2026 The first one is officially in the books. The S.M.A.S.H Challenger Truck Series made its debut at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and Race 1 gave the league exactly what it needed: a clean start, a strong field, and a first real look at the drivers fighting to build their way through the S.M.A.S.H system. For a brand-new series with several new drivers getting their first official reps inside structured league competition, the opening night went great. Ni

By S.M.A.S.H — April 22, 2026 The field is set. The qualifying rounds are complete, the final spots have been decided, and the S.M.A.S.H iRacing East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race is officially locked in for Friday night. This is not a regular points race. This is a featured event built around a loaded field, a special format, and real money on the line for the drivers who can handle the pressure when it matters most. With the roster finalized, the focus now shifts from q