Sammy Smith upsets the field at Talladega to advance in NASCAR Xfinity playoffs

“Just a great team,” said Smith. “It’s been a really tough year … Man, it’s been a while. It’s been a struggle. I’m very happy to be here and looking (forward to) getting better on these ovals and road courses.”

Smith was the final seed in the initial Round of 12 this past month and even entered this round facing must-win odds at 23 points below the cutline following the race at Kansas last weekend.