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Tanner Smith

@tannersmithwrites.bsky.social
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Multimedia Contributor @GRIDNetworktv.bsky.social/ NASCAR editor @pitboxpress.bsky.social/ editor-in-chief for wideworldofdirt.com

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GRID Network @gridnetworktv.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The 21st week of the #GRIDRanking saw the 8th lead change of the year, with Kimi Antonelli taking the lead after Alex Palou finished 20th. Kyle Kirkwood moves back into the top ten. #F1 | #ABBFormulaE | #INDYCAR | #MotoGP | #NASCAR | #RepcoSC | #WRC
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GRID Network @gridnetworktv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Rinus VeeKay after finishing both races at the Milwaukee Mile. #INDYCAR #GRIDRanking
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GRID Network @gridnetworktv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Christian Rasmussen speaks with Tanner Smith after both races at Milwaukee. #INDYCAR #GRIDRanking
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GRID Network @gridnetworktv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Scott McLaughlin after the Milwaukee Mile weekend. #INDYCAR #GRIDRanking
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Michael Finley ~! @finleyfactor.com · 29/08/2026
I was not expecting Suarez to be anywhere near a Chase position. Well played to him for taking what seemed like the final stop he had before a decade in NOAPS and turning it into what it is.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
If you’d like to see some coverage about it, @gridnetworktv.bsky.social show GRID Rising covers NASCAR Euro, Mexico, Brasil, and Canada, among a plethora of other racing series: youtu.be/OrQW1UlB6Fk?...
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Max Reaves Vs. Gavan Boschele: Is Reaves Becoming ARCA's Villain? | GRID Rising
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Mr. Dirt @dirtworldwide.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
his story was so fun to follow this season, so someone had to write about it!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Dropped a smooth 3,000 words on Daniel Suárez and the Spire 7 team this morning: - detailing Suárez’s Cup journey 🏆🏆 - examining the Spire 7’s lineage and its former drivers 🧬📉 - diving into what they’ve done right in 2026 to lock into the Chase early 🛞🎧 #NASCAR gridnetworktv.com/chasing-poin...
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A Deep Dive into Spire Motorsports' No. 7 team | NASCAR
Before Daniel Suárez begins the 2026 Chase, Tanner Smith takes a deep dive into the history of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports team.
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ran⚡ @randall.gobirds.online · 28/08/2026
Y'ALL. A FUCKING BITCOIN MINING OPERATION DRAINED 3 MILLION+ GALLONS OF WATER FROM EL RENO. schools had to close for two days and bottled water had to be handed out youtu.be/MYOWy0ZX5rw
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Bitcoin mining data centers on property where water leak was found
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The Racing Experts @theracingexperts.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Bubble Watch The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase begins once their 24-race regular season concludes with a battle under the lights at Daytona tomorrow night....
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NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Bubble Watch
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase begins once their 24-race regular season concludes with a battle under the lights at Daytona tomorrow night. Here is the current Chase bubble situation ahead of their final regular season race. Driver Standings Already Clinched Eight drivers have already locked themselves into the 12-driver Chase heading into the final regular-season race at Daytona.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It’s @jeyallen.bsky.social’s turn to put pen to paper as they describe yesterday’s Cup Series race at Iowa. pitboxpress.com/2026/08/09/i...
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Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Recap
Join Pit Box Press as we cover this past weekends race from the Iowa Speedway!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
It was great to meet with David Malukas last week, and we chatted about: - His Nashville race weekend including an in-depth description of his time in the hospital - His career at PIR - How he’s navigated a tumultuous couple of years and much more @gridnetworktv.bsky.social #INDYCAR
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GRID Network @gridnetworktv.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Programming update: #GRIDRising will be Tuesday night, and tonight we kick off our #PortlandGP coverage with @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social exclusive interview with David Malukas at 7 pm Eastern, 4 Pacific! youtu.be/PQ-C58zfwBc?...
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Interview With Team Penske Driver David Malukas Before Portland | GRID Live Portland
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@tannersmithwrites.bsky.social takes us to North Wilkesboro to see Joey Logano take the checkered flag. pitboxpress.com/2026/07/21/a...
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A Legend Returns at North Wilkesboro: 2026 Window World 450 Recap
After Joey Logano out on a clinic in rural North Carolina, Tanner jumps in to give you the rundown from the first North Wilkesboro points race in 30 years.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
In the first of two recaps from the weekend, Natalie Carroll covers Grant Enfinger’s win at Lime Rock. pitboxpress.com/2026/07/13/l...
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LiUNA 150: Grant Enfinger Wins on the Road in Lime Rock
Grant Enfinger wins a chaotic race at Lime Rock for his first ever road course victory.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Next up, @jeyallen.bsky.social takes us to Atlanta where Ryan Blaney picked up the victory. pitboxpress.com/2026/07/13/q...
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Quaker State 400 at Echopark Speedway Recap
Join PBP as we recap this week’s exciting cup race from EchoPark Speedway!
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Continuing their exciting Chasers series, @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social and Jey Allen re-visit who they think will make the Chase. pitboxpress.com/2026/07/11/t...
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The Chasers, Vol. 2: Who Makes The Chase?
Tanner and Jey return after the halfway point of the season to make a judgment on the 16 drivers currently in the Chase: Will they keep their spot, or are they a Chaser?
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
For one of my favorite pieces we’ve done all year, we’ve given it a sequel! Check out Chasers Vol. 2 to see of the current Cup field, who is a Faithful and who stands to be left out as a Chaser? (Note: yes, I do dress like Alan Cumming when I write my parts)
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
For those of you that heard a bit about my journey to Chicagoland this weekend, here’s my latest from @gridnetworktv.bsky.social: From My Eyes: The Race to Chicagoland gridnetworktv.com/from-my-eyes...
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From my eyes: The race to Chicagoland | NASCAR
GRID Network's Tanner Smith documents his trip to cover the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway and the obstacles he faced along the way.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
@dreamyzackracin.bsky.social graciously offered me to join in @newgayden.bsky.social’s stead this evening, and I quickly accepted! Hope y’all enjoy, and if you’re trying to see more of me, check out GRID Rising with @matthewbreault7.bsky.social tomorrow at 7pm ET on @gridnetworktv.bsky.social
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The Gay Racing Podcast @gayracingpod.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NEW EPISODE! What Will NASCAR Do With Chicago? ⛔️Journalist tannersmithwrites.bsky.social joins us, talks the traffic nightmare at Chicagoland 🏆Briscoe and Bell are on their comeback tour 🏙️Is the speedway better than the street course? 🟠Debating McLaren's new IndyCar lineup
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Alex @newgayden.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
thank you @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social for filling in for me!
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Straight from the track, @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social covers Chase Briscoe’s big win in Chicago. pitboxpress.com/2026/07/06/b...
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Briscoe Outlasts Bell: eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series Recap
Tanner hit the track this weekend and decided to cover the race. See how he saw it through his eyes this weekend.
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GRID Network @gridnetworktv.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
We're very excited that Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social will be at Chicagoland Speedway to cover the #NASCAR Cup Series race. Be sure to follow us on YouTube and GRIDNetworkTV.com
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Jey Allen @jeyallen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Great article about the great win we saw over the weekend in the Coke 600 from my good friend @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Hey y’all, my #NASCAR recap is up from this past weekend’s Coca-Cola 600
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
@tannersmithwrites.bsky.social covered Sunday’s crown jewel event to close out an emotional weekend. pitboxpress.com/2026/05/25/s...
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Suárez Conquers Rainy Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte
A rough and rowdy road to victory failed to deter Daniel Suarez in the Coca-Cola 600. Tanner Smith has the story.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Happy race day, folks! I decided to see what a move to stock cars could look like for Scott McLaughlin might look like, including drawing from other great IndyCar drivers to make my point. Take a look during the #NASCAR all-star race or #Indy500 qualifying: gridnetworktv.com/opinion-scot...
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Scott McLaughlin should switch to NASCAR in 2027 | INDYCAR
Based on statistics and a stagnated form, Tanner Smith believes that IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin should switch to NASCAR in 2027.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Road Course King does it again. @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social covers Shane Van Gisbergen’s win at Watkins Glen. pitboxpress.com/2026/05/11/v...
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Van Gisbergen Conquers All: 2026 Go Bowling At the Glen Recap
Shane van Gisbergen laid waste to the competition at the Glen. Tanner reacaps the race from the Finger Lakes road course.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
While a fine recap, this #NASCAR piece finished out as more of a list of grievances with the officiating body as well as Fox Sports’ horrendous coverage. Take a look!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Tonight, @jjturnip.bsky.social and I decided to do something fun heading into Watkins Glen Of the current 16 #NASCAR Chase drivers, which ones are faithfuls, destined to make the Chase? and which ones are Chasers, those who will be left behind and cut off? Welcome to The Chasers
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In a brand new segment, @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social and @jjturnip.bsky.social cross over with The Traitors to see who will make it to the Chase and who will be left behind as Chasers. pitboxpress.com/2026/05/07/t...
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The Chasers, Vol. 1: Who Will Make the Chase?
Tanner and Jey take on the role of Alan Cumming in a new series titled The Chasers where the two look at the current Chase field to see who will faithfully make the Chase.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
‪ICYMI: We also have the O’Reilly Series race covered. pitboxpress.com/2026/04/13/c...
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
@jjturnip.bsky.social has the rundown from yesterday’s Cup Series race at Bristol. pitboxpress.com/2026/04/12/n...
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NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 Race Recap
Join PBP as we cover this weekends action from Bristol Motor Speedway!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
With some of the early-season mishaps in the rearview, @jjturnip.bsky.social and I dove into the future of the famous Penske #NASCAR #2 car, currently piloted by Austin Cindric
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Next up: Penske’s #2 car. Read @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social ‘s latest Free Agent Focus piece. pitboxpress.com/2026/04/10/f...
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Free Agent Focus: The #2 Penske Ford
For the third edition of Free Agent Focus, Tanner and Jey take a look at the Penske flagship car, formerly known as the Blue Deuce, to see which driver might be piloting it next season.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Remember that jam-packed #NASCAR free agency class? Well, we’re back, and this time, @jjturnip.bsky.social took the reins to chat with y’all about the future of Spire’s “flagship” entry.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Since this #NASCAR offseason could be jam-packed with driver changes, @jjturnip.bsky.social and I decided to dive into 23XI Racing’s third team and examine their options for 2027
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
It’s here! The first installment of @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social and @jjturnip.bsky.social ‘s Free Agent Focus series takes a dive into the future of the 35 car. pitboxpress.com/2026/03/27/f...
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Free Agent Focus: The #35 23XI Racing Toyota
Kicking off Jey and Tanner’s new series Free Agent Focus is the third 23XI Racing entry currently driven by Riley Herbst.
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
unfortunately wasn’t able to attend due to a wicked ear infection, but @matthewbreault7.bsky.social did a stupendous job holding down the fort for us. After a trip to urgent care, I should be back to my normal self by next Monday!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
@jjturnip.bsky.social and I are piloting a new series where we discuss the team openings for next year, which at this point could include about half of the #NASCAR field! Welcome, to Free Agent Focus!
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Prior to the release of their new series, Free Agent Focus, read this primer from @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social and @jjturnip.bsky.social . pitboxpress.com/2026/03/24/p...
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PBP Presents: Free Agent Focus
With a potential massive silly season ahead for the NASCAR Cup Series, Tanner and Jey introduce Free Agent Focus, a new series where they’ll focus on driver movement prior to next year.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
As we prep for the race, check out @jjturnip.bsky.social latest installment of the Closer Chronicles. pitboxpress.com/2026/03/22/t...
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The Closer Chronicles: 2016 Sam Good 500
Join Jey Allen and PBP as we cover our next installment of “The Closer Chronicles” and the 2016 Sam Good 500(k) at Phoenix Raceway
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
With the Phoenix #NASCAR weekend in the rearview, I thought I’d take a look back at the race from 20 years ago where Kevin Harvick saved more fuel than everyone else en route to his first career Phoenix Raceway victory. Find out how he got there in my latest for Pit Box Press:
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Tanner Smith shares the next installment of the Closer Chronicles. pitboxpress.com/2026/03/18/t...
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The Closer Chronicles: 2006 Subway Fresh 500
In the newest installment of The Closer Chronicles, Tanner covers Kevin Harvick’s first Phoenix victory.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Natalie Carroll wraps up Denny Hamlin’s big day in Vegas. pitboxpress.com/2026/03/16/p...
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Pennzoil 400: Denny Dominant in the Desert, Wins 61st Career Race
Denny Hamlin recovers from a speeding penalty for win number 61!
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
For our last Ceiling to Floor of multi-car #NASCAR teams, we take a look at Legacy Motor Club, a team with legendary ancestry
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Tanner Smith @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
ICYMI: @jjturnip.bsky.social and I finally got out this #NASCAR Ceiling to Floor, this time covering Spire Motorsports.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Next up, @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social and @jjturnip.bsky.social have what to expect from Spire Motorsports this season. pitboxpress.com/2026/03/13/f...
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From Ceiling to Floor: Spire Motorsports 2026 Expectations
From Ceiling to Floor returns as Jey and Tanner drop their 2026 expectations for Spire Motorsports.
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Pit Box Press @pitboxpress.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
What’s next for Legacy Motor Club? @tannersmithwrites.bsky.social and @jjturnip.bsky.social share their thoughts. pitboxpress.com/2026/03/14/f...
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From Ceiling to Floor: Legacy Motor Club 2026 Expectations
For the last remaining multi-car team, Tanner and Jey drop their long-awaited 2026 expectations for Legacy Motor Club.
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