There is one often overlooked perk to being one of the most popular substitute drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
It’s the Wardrobe Effect – and Regan Smith, who will sub for the injured Aric Almirola in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford at least the next two weekends, knows all about it.
“I’ve learned I’ve got a hell of a polo shirt collection at this point,” Smith said Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I don’t know if there are any crew members in the garage that have been with more teams than I have.