Front Row Motorsports showed resilience at Richmond Raceway as Zane Smith captured an 11th place finish, demonstrating improvement ahead of the upcoming Daytona Playoffs. The team, pushing through recent challenges, used Sunday’s race to build renewed momentum, reinforcing their focus on strong results at Daytona. These Front Row Motorsports Richmond Raceway results underscore the team’s continued commitment to playoff aspirations.
Throughout the event, Zane Smith worked his way up from an 18th-place finish in Stage One and 27th in Stage Two to end just outside the top ten. The result marks a positive turn after a series of tough races, strengthening the team‘s confidence as they approach another critical race. The Track proved demanding, but Smith’s effort provided valuable points and increased morale within the garage.
“Really happy with the trajectory we’re on right now,”
said Smith.
“Had a tough stretch but I feel like we’re getting back to where we were. Bummed we couldn’t pull out the top-10 finish, but overall happy with our progress the last couple of weeks. We know what the goal is at Daytona – to race our way into the Playoffs.”
—Zane Smith, Driver
Todd Gilliland Battles Adversity After Early Setbacks
Todd Gilliland experienced difficulties in his Richmond campaign, starting from the back following a tough qualifying session. Despite showing promise in practice, he finished 30th in Stage One and managed to reach 21st by Stage Two, ultimately securing 25th at the checkered flag. Gilliland and his crew tried multiple adjustments on pit road to regain ground, but a late pileup curtailed any significant progress.
“We can’t seem to shake this bad luck,”
said Gilliland.
“We showed speed in practice but struggled during qualifying and had to fight from the back at the start of the race. During the race, we made adjustments on pit road, but it wasn’t enough to climb through the field. Getting caught up in that big pileup didn’t help either. We’ll regroup and head to Daytona with our heads high.”
—Todd Gilliland, Driver
Noah Gragson Focuses on Learning and Team Growth
Noah Gragson faced his own set of challenges at Richmond, starting 28th in Stage One and dropping to 30th in Stage Two before finishing 27th. Despite limited on-track results, Gragson emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork, viewing every weekend as an opportunity to learn and get stronger.
“Richmond’s always been a track where discipline matters, and while the past few weeks haven’t gone the way we want, I’m proud of the effort this team continues to put in,”
said Gragson.
“We’re fighting through the challenges, learning from each weekend, and staying focused on the bigger picture. Every race gives us something to build on, and I know our group won’t stop pushing until we’re back where we belong.”
—Noah Gragson, Driver
FRM Turns Attention to Daytona and Playoff Push
As the team leaves Richmond Raceway, attention shifts to the Daytona Playoffs on the calendar. The recent gains for Zane Smith bolster optimism, while Todd Gilliland and Noah Gragson remain determined to overcome difficulties as they look to the iconic superspeedway for redemption. Their collective resolve indicates the team aims to translate recent experience at Richmond and pit road adjustments into a competitive edge for the next event. The coming Daytona race represents a significant opportunity for Front Row Motorsports as they pursue their postseason goals alongside competitors like Berry, the RCR NCS team, and others who have also shown speed under the lights.
