Sammy Smith irate with Jeb Burton after wreck ends Stage 2 at Daytona: ‘That douchebag’

“That douchebag has wrecked me three times,” Smith said on the radio, via Matt Weaver of Motorsport. He then called Burton a “moron.” The No. 8 team did its best to calm him down.

Now, drivers say a lot on the radio. When you hear things following a wreck, it is best to take them with a grain of salt. But it sounds like Sammy Smith has an ongoing thing with Jeb. Three times he has been wrecked by the 27? That is beginning to sound like a pattern.

Drafting is an art. There are often mistakes made throughout the race. Smith went off Burton’s bumper, but it looked like the 27 was already there. Everything is touch-and-go when you’re racing at Daytona.

Sammy Smith looking for second win of the season

This is going to make things very difficult for Sammy Smith. At Daytona, no one is ever really out of it, though. Things happen quickly, and you can go from the back to the front in a matter of laps depending on how the draft is going.

Smith has been having a good season. But he wants to win like his teammates Justin Allgaier and Connor Zilisch have won this season. JR Motorsports is always winning races it seems. Smith has only won via disqualification.

With late wrecks expected in this race tonight, the race can change in a matter of seconds. If Smith keeps at it and stays focused, there is no reason why he can’t win the race tonight. Patience is key, and if the 8 can keep his wits about him, he may find himself in position with a lap to go.