From TRICON
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that it has signed Sammy Smith and Dawson Sutton to its full-time driver roster for the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series (NFXFTS) season.
Smith, who has spent the past four seasons competing full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS), will take over the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and contest his first full Truck Series schedule. The 22-year-old driver brings a wealth of experience to TRICON, having earned 3 wins, 29 top-fives and 65 top-10s in NOAPS competition, along with 2 top-fives and six top-10s in his 10 career Truck starts.
Sutton is set to take over the reins of the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for his second full NFXFTS campaign. He joins TRICON from his family-owned team, Rackley W.A.R., where he has competed in 52 Truck Series events over the past three seasons. In addition to his NASCAR résumé, the 20-year-old has found considerable success in grassroots divisions, capturing the 2024 Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Pro Late Model Championship while earning high profile victories in the 2025 All American 400 and Glass City 200.
“We are excited to welcome Dawson and Sammy to the TRICON family for 2027 and are confident they’ll be great additions for our program,” said Kevin Ray, partner and general manager, TRICON. “Sammy’s experience and prior success, combined with Dawson’s ability and growth as a driver, give us a lot to look forward to. We are confident in the lineup we have assembled and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.”
With the announcement of Smith and Sutton, TRICON has solidified its full-time lineup for next season. The pair will join Kaden Honeycutt and Gio Ruggiero who were confirmed earlier this week as returning drivers for the Nos. 11 and 17 entries, respectively. The No. 1 Tundra will continue to feature a rotation of drivers.
Further details regarding crew chief pairings and team partnerships will be announced at a later date.
About TRICON Garage
TRICON Garage is a professional racing organization fielding five full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entries. Serving as the flagship Truck Series partner of Toyota Racing Development, the team plays an integral role in the NASCAR development ladder. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, TRICON has quickly established itself as the premier home for cultivating the next generation of motorsports industry professionals. Actively involved in three different industries – racing, fabrication and transportation, the team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet.
