Down in 15th was Smith in his No. 7 Chevrolet, his team lacking speed and balance -- or something -- at the 1.5-mile track. It's a small struggle that Smith, the NASCAR Nationwide Series points leader, knows he must improve if he's to win the 2014 championship, let alone contend for a win Saturday in the EnjoyIllinois.com 300, the series' 18th of 33 races.
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