Zane Smith and Riley Herbst: Major NASCAR Shakeups

Zane Smith's Potential Move

Zane Smith might join Front Row Motorsports, possibly driving a third car in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Jerry Freeze's Optimism

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Riley Herbst's Performance Boost

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Herbst's Speculative Move

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Smith's Rookie Challenges

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Smith's Potential Return

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Herbst's Free-Agent Status

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Freeze's Support for Smith

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Smith's Future Outlook

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Upcoming Team Changes

[{"selector":"#anim-0908e441-ebda-45e9-8e52-0ab92881c5a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-27.989130343160966%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The potential moves of Smith to FRM and Herbst to 23XI Racing signal a dynamic shift in NASCAR's competitive landscape. Learn more