[1] In 2016, he started competing in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and finished in the top 500 in the national standings.

[2] As a student at the University of Northwestern Ohio, Smith joined the Over the Wall Club which allowed him to connect with those within the racing industry.

[1] In 2019, he became a crewman for Fast Track Racing and worked on the pit crew for driver Tommy Vigh Jr.

In July, he began driving for the team beginning at Toledo Speedway, where he exited after completing five laps with electrical issues.

48 for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway after Brad suffered retinal detachment while chipping ice.