Zane Smith and the No. 38 Mystik Lubricants Ford Team
Nashville Superspeedway Competition Notes
Cracker Barrel 400
Date: Sunday June 1, 2025
Event: Race 16 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Nashville Superspeedway (1.33-miles)
#of Laps: 300
Time/TV/Radio: 7:00 PM ET on Amazon Prime/PRN/SiriusXM channel 90
Zane Smith Notes
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Lebanon, Tennessee this weekend for a 300-lap race at the Nashville Superspeedway. For Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford team, the 1.33-mile concrete track provides a great opportunity for Smith and the team to have a strong run. In his sole Cup Series start at the track in 2024, Smith walked away with a second-place finish after a record five overtime restarts. In three Truck Series starts, Smith has three top-five finishes, finishing second place in both 2022 and 2023 and fourth in 2021.
Mystik Lubricants will serve as the primary partner on the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse this weekend in Nashville. This will be the brands’ first of two primary races with Smith. Tractor Supply, a distributer of Mystik Lubricants, will join Mystik for the 400-mile race. For more information about Mystik and CITGARD®, visit www.mystiklubes.com and www.citgolubes.com.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership with Front Row Motorsports and supporting our new driver, Zane Smith,” said Braden McElroy, CITGO General Manager, Lubricants. “Having the new Mystik Lubricants-centered design on the No. 38 car this season provides great brand exposure with millions of racing fans. It will be an unbeatable combination, just like how Mystik JT-6® Greases and CITGARD Heavy Duty Engine Oils are for any tough situation your equipment may face in the field.”
“I have a lot of confidence heading into Nashville,” said Smith. “We faced some challenges last week and dropped a few spots in points, but I think we can make up for it this weekend.”
Road Crew
Driver: Zane Smith
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Crew Chief: Ryan Bergenty
Hometown: Plainville, Connecticut
Car Chief: Will Norris
Hometown: Bells, Tennessee
Engineer: Jacob Clamme
Hometown: Hartford City, Indiana
Engineer: Chris Yerges
Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mechanic: Steve Godfrey
Hometown: West Haven, Connecticut
Mechanic / Engine Tuner: Tyler Podlaski
Hometown: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Interior Specialist: Matt Fowler
Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spotter: Ryan Blanchard
Hometown: Bethlehem, Connecticut
Transport Co-Driver: Ernest Mullins
Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Transport Co-Driver: Rick Grissom
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Pit Crew
Front Tire Changer: Ryan Flores
Hometown: Manasquan, New Jersey
Rear Tire Changer: Austin Chrismon
Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina
Tire Carrier: Drew Baum
Hometown: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Jackman: Ryan Selig
Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois
Fueler: Chris Webb
Hometown: Concord, North Carolina
ABOUT MYSTIK LUBRICANTS
Mystik Lubricants develops products in real-world conditions that are specially formulated to meet the unique demands of specialized machines. Our products provide fearless protection for engine longevity and are the choice of professional riders and enthusiasts, who demand maximum performance in the toughest conditions.
Mystik Lubricants traces its heritage to 1922. Producing millions of gallons of finished lubricants and greases annually, Mystik supplies product to automotive, heavy-duty, commercial, industrial, powersports and agricultural customers through blending and packaging facilities across the country.
Built on a legacy of premium products, superior technical knowledge and personalized service, the Mystik product line is “Made to Make it Last” and continues to expand on a reputation of trust and confidence that can only be earned through proven performance and commitment.
ABOUT CITGARD
CITGO CITGARD Heavy Duty Engine Oils deliver the performance needed for newer engine designs while improving performance in older engines. It is engineered with proprietary additive technology that protects engines running at higher operating temperatures and higher fuel injection pressures, while meeting tighter wear limits and lower emission requirements. CITGO CITGARD 700 Synthetic Blend Engine Oils are a new generation of engine oils that support the Phase II fuel efficiency standards, which are driving the need for even more fuel-efficient heavy-duty engine oils combined with excellent wear protection and engine durability.
ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.
