Regan Smith

Regan Smith will be driving the full NASCAR Nationwide series schedule for the first time since 2006. Regan will drive the No. 7 Tax Slayer Chevrolet for JR Motorsports. He finished 2012 on a good note winning the final Nationwide race of the season at Homestead-Miami. It was the first of Regan's career and was the only Nationwide series race he ran in 2012.

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2013 Charlotte NASCAR: Cup qualifying

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: (L-R) Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevrolet, talks with Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com/Military Files Free Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Regan Smith (R), driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com/Military Files Free Chevrolet, talks with Joey Logano (L), driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com/Military Files Free Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 22: Regan Smith drives the #7 TaxSlayer.com/MilitaryFiles Free Chevrolet during NASCAR Nationwide Series testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Hellmann's Centennial / Bi Lo Chevrolet, races with Brian Vickers, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Hellmann's Centennial / Bi Lo Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Hellmann's Centennial / Bi Lo Chevrolet, looks on as he sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (Lead cars from top) Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota and Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Hendricks.com Chevrolet lead the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Wurth Ford, Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, race through turn four during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, Brian Vickers, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Wurth Ford, Elliott Sadler, driver of the #11 OneMain Financial Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, race in a group during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet,leads Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Wurth Ford, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, race across the start/finish line as Smith takes the checkered flag to win during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, drive down the backstretch during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, is congratulated by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in victory lane after Smith won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew in victory lane after he won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 03: Regan Smith drives the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 SKF / Discount Tire Ford, races Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, sits is his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, races Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, and Elliott Sadler, driver of the #11 OneMain Financial Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Regan Smith drives the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 RK Motors Toyota, races Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, walks on the gird during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, races Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Fire Alarm Services Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Taxslayer.com Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 200 fueled by AmeriGas at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 AdvoCare Chevrolet, drives ahead of Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Taxslayer.com Chevrolet, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, and Elliott Sadler, driver of the #11 OneMain Financial Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 200 fueled by AmeriGas at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Clean Coal Chevrolet, and Juan Carlos Blum, driver of the #15 VMP Ford, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Guy Roofing Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, spin out after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, races Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Guy Roofing Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Guy Roofing Chevrolet, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, spin out after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Clean Coal Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Regan Smith poses during portraits for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: NASCAR drivers Dale Earnheardt Jr., Regan Smith, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Scott Speed talk with fans during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder event at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Regan Smith drives the #51 Chevrolet during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L), driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, speaks with Regan Smith, driver of the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, in the garage area during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 11: Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, and Regan Smith, driver of the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, speak in the garage area during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Regan Smith, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Regan Smith (R), driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses with Cup Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr (L). and crew cheif Steve Letarte (C) in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, congratulates Regan Smith, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Crew members of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Regan Smith, celebrate after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, and Regan Smith, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Regan Smith, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, leads Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, and Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Allstate Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talks with Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, talks with Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Driver Regan Smith looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, and Regan Smith, driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, lead the field to a restart in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Regan Smith, driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Regan Smith drives the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Regan Smith, driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas. Smith will be the team’s substitute driver for the #88 at Kansas for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 17: Regan Smith, driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, in action during NASCAR testing at Kansas Speedway on October 17, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 12: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, talks to Regan Smith, driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 12, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 12: A crew member works on the helmet of Regan Smith, driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 12, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Regan Smith, driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Smith is replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr. who will miss two races after suffering a concussion from a wreck in Talladega last week.

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Regan Smith, driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, climbs into his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 06: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 6, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 30: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 30: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's 2000th Store/Bronx, NY Toyota, and Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 23: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, and Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 23, 2012 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 15: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing/Farm American Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 15, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 07: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, walks down pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, drives on track during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 25: Danica Patrick crashes the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet into the wall after an incident with Regan Smith (not pictured), driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 25, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, slides along the wall after being involved in an on track incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, leads Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennslyvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 03: Regan Smith adjusts his gloves while sitting in the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet before the start of practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 29: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, leads Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #51 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 29: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, feads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 29: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 28: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 27: The crew of the #78 Furniture Row-Farm America Chevrolet, driven by Regan Smith, prepares their car with a special paint scheme to honor the victims of the recent mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 05: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, races Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, drives his damaged car on the apron after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SONOMA, CA - JUNE 24: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard/7-Eleven Chevrolet, amd Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, spin out after an incident in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma on June 24, 2012 in Sonoma, California.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 17: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, leads Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 17, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 16: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, and Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, drive through the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 16: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 10: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet, races with Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR at Pocono Raceway on June 10, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 10: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, leads Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, through turn 3 during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR at Pocono Raceway on June 10, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 03: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet, Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/CSX Chevrolet, and Landon Cassill, driver of the #83 Burger King Toyota, and others are involved in an incident early in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 3, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 02: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/CSX Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 2, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 01: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/CSX Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 1, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 26: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 19: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 19: Greg Biffle blows the engine of the #16 3M/American Red Cross Ford as Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet, drives by during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Regan Smith sits in the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet before the start of practice for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 Aaron's/Alabama National Champions Toyota, Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, and Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASACAR Sprint Cup Series 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 14: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford, and Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 14, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Regan Smith drives the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 30: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/CSX Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 30: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/CSX Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia.

Danica Patrick blows motor in 2013 Drive4COPD Nationwide race

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Hard crash for Carl Edwards at the 2013 Budweiser Duel 1

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NASCAR Race Hub: Regan Smith

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Trackside: Regan Smith stops by the Trackside set and talks about commuting to NASCAR country from Colorado.

CUP: Early Wreck - Bristol 2012

CUP: Kasey Kahne and Regan Smith start a wreck on the frontstretch that collects Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick.

Recent Quotes

05/23/2013

It's been a good start to the season for us

Regan Smith at the The News & Observer

05/23/2013

We certainly want to keep that rolling this weekend. We want to keep the good forward momentum going. We had an opportunity to test (Wednesday at Charlotte) and worked through a lot of different things that we've been wanting to try with data on the race cars and things like that. So hopefully we can use that to continue to build on the points lead and have a good weekend this weekend.

Regan Smith at the The News & Observer

05/13/2013

If we're not there, we're very close

Regan Smith at the Yahoo! Sports