He grew up just miles from our studio—but his career took him to NASCAR’s biggest stages. Iowa native Sammy Smith joins Farm4Profit to talk racing, discipline, pressure, and what it takes to perform at the highest level.
This episode is a little different—and that’s exactly why you’ll want to listen.
Sammy Smith is a Johnston, Iowa native who grew up racing on small tracks across the state before becoming one of the youngest drivers to win at NASCAR’s national level. Today, at just 21 years old, he’s competed across the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the Truck Series, racing for some of the sport’s most respected teams.
In this conversation, we dig into:
Growing up just miles from the Farm4Profit studio and racing across Iowa
How his dad and Iowa racing connections launched his motorsports career
Winning races before he was old enough to legally drive
The discipline required to balance school, training, and full-time racing
Handling pressure, failure, and expectations at a young age
Lessons racing teaches that apply directly to farming and business
Endurance, mindset, and why he ran a marathon in 2025
Giving back through scholarships and community involvement
What’s next in his racing career
While Sammy’s world looks different than farming, the themes are the same: discipline, consistency, risk management, preparation, and performance under pressure. This episode bridges agriculture and motorsports through mindset—and shows why success at the highest levels always comes back to fundamentals.