Jakub Smetana is a semi-professional driver running Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for Wood Brothers Racing. He is also a part-time Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series driver. On this page, you can find some news, results, current standings and much more. In 2015, he started his career with Wood Brothers Racing. He won the pole in his first qualifying attempt at Daytona International Speedway for the biggest race of the year, Daytona 500. He scored his first win during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This win was the first for Wood Brothers Racing since Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500 in 2011. He finished his first season in 27th place with 682 points.
At the end of 2017 season, it was announced that Jakub Smetana will leave Wood Brothers Racing for Chip Ganassi Racing. Jakub is signed for one season. He will debut with his new team at Daytona in #40 car.
His main sponsors in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series are Target, Refresh Your Car and ENEOS.
Before the 2016 season, Jakub announced that he received an offer from Team Penske. He will race in the #12 part-time till his contract expires in 2018. Jakub wanting some experience in the lower divisions of NASCAR was the main reason for this deal. He earned some pretty good results in his first season. He finished his debut season with one win from New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
After 2017 season, changes also occurred in this series. He moved from Team Penske to Chip Ganassi Racing. Jakub Smetana will drive #42 car part-time for one season.
His main sponsors in the Xfinity Series are DC Solar and Fire Alarm Services, Inc.
Another great news for Jakub Smetana came before the 2016 season. He announced that he will compete part-time in the Camping World Truck Series for Brad Keselowski Racing.
After the announcement that Brad Keselowski Racing team is closing its operation after the 2017 season, Jakub Smetana got his engagement for the 2018 season at NEMCO Motorsports. He will drive #8 Truck. He will share the #8 Truck with Joe and John Hunter Nemechek.
His main sponsors in the Camping World Truck Series are Fleetwing and D.A.B. Constructors, Inc.
Before the 2018 season, Jakub announced that he will run some races in ARCA Racing Series. He will drive #36 car for Patriot Motorsports Group. They agreed on one year deal.
Jakub will be sponsored by Lights Out and Perfect Hydration in all his races. He said that he is very looking forward to work with this team.