Chandler Smith has been disqualified after the finish at Rockingham Speedway
On Friday, the NASCAR Truck Series returned to Rockingham Speedway. The race ended with a thrilling final-lap battle to the finish.
After the race, cars must clear tech inspection. And, we have problems…
Chandler Smith has failed to pass post-race tech. Per the rules, he has been disqualified and will be credited with a last place finish.
Per a NASCAR release, “Officials ruled Smith’s truck failed to meet post-race rear body inspection height requirements.”
The No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team suffered a mechanical failure before the race. The team replaced a broken shock after qualifying and that forced him to start the race from the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments.
He drove from the back of the field to cross the line in 4th.
Smith entered the race weekend at the point leader. He would have earned 33 points today and held the point lead.
Instead, he’s leaving a single point earned. Kaden Honeycutt is now the point leader.
Next weekend, the NASCAR Truck Series drivers will return with another short track event at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.
Rockingham Race Results: April 3, 2026 (NASCAR Truck Series)
NASCAR Truck Series points (before the penalty)
Pos | Driver | Points
1. Chandler Smith
205
2. Kaden Honeycutt
-15
3. Layne Riggs
-26
4. Ty Majeski
-38
5. Gio Ruggiero
-57
NASCAR Truck Series points (after the penalty)
Pos | Driver | Points
1. Corey Heim
190
2. Kaden Honeycutt
-0
3. Layne Riggs
-11
4. Chandler Smith
-17
5. Ty Majeski
-22
6. Giovanni Ruggiero
-41
7. Christian Eckes
-47
8. Ben Rhodes
-52
9. Stewart Friesen
-71
10. Justin Haley
-76
— Playoff Cutline —
11. Tyler Ankrum
-77
12. Grant Enfinger
-81
13. Jake Garcia
-83
14. Tanner Gray
-84
15. Andres Perez De Lara
-95
16. Cole Butcher
-95
17. Brenden Queen
-97
18. Daniel Hemric
-99
19. Landed Lewis
-119
20. Kris Wright
-119
21. Charles Mosack
-125
22. Frankie Muniz
-125
23. Daniel Dye
-126
24. Mini Tyrrell
-130
25. Dawson Sutton
-131
26. Spencer Boyd
-147
27. Adam Andretti
-149
28. Tyler Reif
-149
29. Timmy Hill
-155
30. Josh Reaume
-158
