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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "sammy-smith",
  "title": "Sammy Smith",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/sammy-smith/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/sammy-smith.json",
  "summary": "Driver departure/contract movement: Sammy Smith leaving JR Motorsports after 2026 season",
  "why_now": "A cluster of announcements and follow-ups from specialized motorsport outlets has created a concentrated news moment about Smith's post-2026 plans.",
  "evidence_summary": "Clustered reporting across motorsport news sites about a driver's departure and next steps signals roster movement/contract news — categorized as Sports Trade / Rumor Signal since it concerns team placement and future lineup.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Sports Trade / Rumor Signal",
  "collected_at": "Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:30:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Sports Trade / Rumor Signal",
  "score": 78.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "Sammy Smith not returning to JR Motorsports in 2027 - Jayski",
    "Sammy Smith 'moving on' from JR Motorsports after 2026 season - Motorsport.com"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Sammy Smith not returning to JR Motorsports in 2027 - Jayski",
      "source": "Jayski",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPVzFiVk5DQ1h0N21xTEhWTUNBcmtEcVMzX09XT21tdmNPQS1tUVQyX1Rzd0RoY1lMREplVEF6enE3dGdlX2FxSXRRZEpQMTNQcWNlV0Q2RERybmZ3RnkzeWptTTlwUlRkeWdUamxiVFVud3BXNmo5TEs2Vk9xSzhkTnJVLWNhallQQnA3NW9vNA?oc=5"
    }
  ],
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    "record_id": "202608271908_signal_Quality-1-sammy-smith",
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