MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Rick Ware Racing has selected Garrett Smithley to pilot the No. 15 Ford Mustang for multiple races throughout the NASCAR Cup Series season. Smithley will be behind the wheel of the No. 15 Ford Mustang starting at California’s Auto Club Speedway, through the west coast swing races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Phoenix Raceway.
Smithley has been part of the RWR organization for the past three NASCAR Cup Series seasons. Combined, Smithley has 220 starts within NASCAR’s top three touring series with his best career finish of fifth place coming at Daytona Int’l Speedway.
“We’re excited to have Garrett (Smithley) back in the fold at RWR,” said team owner Rick Ware. “He has been an integral part of our organization the last few years. Our alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford and Roush Yates Engines will allow us to continue to build our program and be able to add another quality driver to our 2022 NASCAR Cup Series line up.”
On board Smithley’s No. 15 Ford Mustang at Auto Club Speedway will be long-time RWR partner, Jacob Companies. Jacob Companies is a multifaceted construction firm, with a focus on construction, development and technology services.
The remainder of Smithley’s schedule and sponsors will be announced at a later date.