EPISODE · Dec 7, 2020 · 44 MIN
Ep. 149 | Zane Smith
from The Racing Writer's Podcast · host JB15 Network
Zane Smith came up just short in the Camping World Truck Series title fight and afterward described it as a ‘disgusting feeling.’ On the podcast this week, Smith explains if he still feels that way now that the dust has settled; earning Rookie of the Year honors; when the thinking shifted from competitive rookie season to championship; experiencing the playoffs and winner-take-all race as a rookie; his all-in mentality and feeling like he had to make something happen in 2020; why he thinks Charlotte was the turning point in his season and people taking notice; Smith posting a picture of meeting Kyle Busch, and his social media approach; working with Josh Wise; working with veteran crew chief Kevin ‘Bono’ Manion and why GMS Racing has been a good fit; how he started in racing and realizing NASCAR was the way to go; becoming self-sufficient by moving to NC as a teenager; what to know about him away from the track; lessons from his rookie season to take in next year. Music created by Tony Monge. Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
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Zane Smith came up just short in the Camping World Truck Series title fight and afterward described it as a ‘disgusting feeling.’ On the podcast this week, Smith explains if he still feels that way now that the dust has settled; earning Rookie of the Year honors; when the thinking shifted from competitive rookie season to championship; experiencing the playoffs and winner-take-all race as a rookie; his all-in mentality and feeling like he had to make something happen in 2020; why he thinks Charlotte was the turning point in his season and people taking notice; Smith posting a picture of meeting Kyle Busch, and his social media approach; working with Josh Wise; working with veteran crew chief Kevin ‘Bono’ Manion and why GMS Racing has been a good fit; how he started in racing and realizing NASCAR was the way to go; becoming self-sufficient by moving to NC as a teenager; what to know about him away from the track; lessons from his rookie season to take in next year. Music created by Tony Monge. Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
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Ep. 149 | Zane Smith
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