🏁 S.M.A.S.H Driver Spotlight: Chandler Bloxom — Built on Dirt, Driven by Consistency

By S.M.A.S.H — June 28, 2026

Every driver arrives at S.M.A.S.H. with a different story.

Some have years of league experience behind them. Others are searching for the next challenge in their sim racing journey.

For Chandler Bloxom, that journey began with dirt.

Long before the No. 36 joined the S.M.A.S.H East Coast Truck Series, Chandler was spending his time behind the wheel of Dirt Sprint Cars. When he first joined iRacing in 2019, a group of friends convinced him to jump into the dirt racing scene, and that's where he stayed for nearly four years.

Eventually, life pulled him away from sim racing for a while.

When he returned, he was ready for something different.

Oval racing.

And according to Chandler, the transition felt surprisingly natural.

"It has just come natural to me from my competitive racing background."

That competitive mindset stretches back even further than iRacing.

Like many racers, Chandler's first taste of sim racing came on the PlayStation 2 with Gran Turismo. Once he made the jump to PC, however, iRacing became home, and he hasn't looked back.

Finding S.M.A.S.H.

Unlike many drivers who join because of friends or social media, Chandler found S.M.A.S.H. completely on his own.

Searching Google for organized oval leagues, one website immediately stood out.

"I was just browsing Google looking for Oval leagues, and the S.M.A.S.H. site showed up. I instantly looked at it and was like, 'THIS is how a league makes a site and presents itself.' Then I started looking more, and I'm like, 'Ain't no way this is the first season for S.M.A.S.H.' because of how well the league is structured. The presentation is something a new league doesn't have right off the rip."

For Chandler, that first impression mattered.

The professionalism, organization, and presentation gave him confidence that this wasn't just another league—it was a place where drivers cared about the racing as much as the people running it.

Racing the Smart Way

Ask Chandler to describe himself behind the wheel, and you'll quickly realize he doesn't believe every race should be driven the same way.

Sometimes the race calls for aggression.

Sometimes it rewards patience.

Understanding the difference is what he believes makes a complete driver.

"My driving style is everywhere. I think it just depends on the track. I can be aggressive at the right moments and when it's needed, but I can also be cautious, stay back, and just enjoy the race."

When asked to choose between aggressive or calculated, Chandler doesn't hesitate.

He's calculated first.

That mindset carries directly into what he considers his greatest strengths.

"My biggest strengths are consistency, reliability, and avoiding wrecks. I pride myself on finishing races and putting myself in position to capitalize when others make mistakes."

Those aren't always the qualities that grab headlines.

But over the course of a championship season, they're often the qualities that matter most.

Still Chasing Improvement

Every driver has something they're working to improve.

For Chandler, it's tire conservation and superspeedway racecraft.

Learning how to save tires over a long run and becoming more comfortable handling aggressive pushes entering the corners are two areas he continues to focus on every time he climbs into the truck.

His favorite track reflects that same competitive mindset.

Texas Motor Speedway.

It's his local track, but more importantly, it's a place that challenges him.

The tracks that test him the most are short tracks and road courses, where precision and patience become just as important as outright speed.

Looking Toward Tomorrow

When asked about the biggest moment of his racing career, Chandler didn't point to a specific trophy or finish.

Instead, he looked forward.

"I honestly don't have one race that stands out yet. I've had a lot of great races, and I'm hoping my most memorable one is still ahead of me."

It's an answer that says a lot about the kind of competitor he is.

Focused on what's next rather than what's already happened.

Beyond the Simulator

Away from iRacing, Chandler helps operate two family businesses, working in both the family's property management company and his father's electrical business.

Competition follows him outside of racing as well.

He enjoys playing Madden, NBA 2K, and MLB The Show, and has managed a Madden Connected Franchise league since 2022.

Creativity is another major part of his life.

He's been doing graphic design since 2017 and has begun turning that passion into a side business, while sports trading cards have become another hobby that keeps him busy away from the racetrack.

Racing Influences

Growing up, Chandler became a fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and those two legends remain among his biggest inspirations.

Today, he also enjoys watching Carson Hocevar, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and William Byron.

If given the opportunity to drive one race car from NASCAR history, the choice is immediate.

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s 1994 Championship Chevrolet Lumina.

While he doesn't model his driving style after any one driver, Chandler believes much of his racecraft comes from his dirt racing experience—being comfortable when the truck gets loose and trusting himself to gather it back up.

Why S.M.A.S.H?

As a newcomer to organized oval league racing, Chandler admits he doesn't have years of experience comparing different organizations.

But he already knows what stands out.

The fixed setup format.

The organization.

And the community.

"S.M.A.S.H. is my first Oval league, so I don't have a ton to compare it to, but I really like the fixed setup format. It puts everyone on a level playing field, and the league is organized far better than I expected for a newer series."

He also appreciates the atmosphere among the drivers.

"The competition here is very even and fair, which I love. You can see who has experience and who is new, but everyone is willing to help and make everyone faster. That's a huge reason why I joined this league."

Although he's still getting to know the field, Chandler says Lee Richardson and JBB are already two drivers he trusts when it comes to drafting late in a race.

As for rivalries?

He's still writing that chapter.

Ask him again after Season 2.

Looking Ahead

Chandler's goals for his first East Coast Truck Series season aren't complicated.

Finish every race.

Keep improving.

Finish inside the Top 10 in championship points.

Those goals reflect exactly who he is as a competitor.

Patient.

Reliable.

Calculated.

As the laps continue to add up and the competition intensifies, Chandler Bloxom is focused on building something that lasts.

One clean finish at a time.

Integrity • Respect • Competition

S.M.A.S.H — Sim Motorsports Association Series of Horsepower