<img src="http://www.nitromater.com/gallery/files/5/M_Smith.jpg" alt="M_Smith" align="right"borders="0"/>
Matt Smith goes into Vegas second in the POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle points this weekend, but is hoping to change all that after Sunday. With only 30 points separating the top-four riders and at 20 points a round, Smith knows it’s anybody’s chance to win.
Finishing in the fifth position last year in the POWERade points was Smith’s highest position ever at the end of an NHRA season, so he knows this year he will better that career mark.
“I have literally only been out here for a few years,” said Smith. “I mean, I have ran every other kind of motorcycle class there is to run and won Championships over there, but I have never had the success I am having right now. We took a chance and went out on our on this year with the backing of Evan Knoll and Mark Stockseth, and it just worked out for us. No matter what happens I am extremely happy with how the year has turned out, but we are going to do all we can to bring home this Championship.”
Making it to the finals at half of the races so far this year, and capturing three wins in the 2007 season, Smith is a strong contender for this weekend’s race in Vegas.
With a two race shootout (Vegas and Pomona) to determine the 2007 Champion, Smith knows he has to do all he can, starting this weekend.
“We have run well here in the past,” said Smith. “My dad is going to be out here helping me as well, so hopefully we can gain some serious ground on the other four. We need to start out qualifying well and then focus on going rounds, and just hope everything goes our way in the long run. It’s a crap shoot and I just hope I come out on top.”
-
Evan Knoll, founder of Knoll Gas-Torco Racing Fuels and a major sponsor of motorsports, has dedicated himself to bringing high quality racing fuel to every aspect of motorsports. When Evan is not spending time with his daughters you will find him following one of his many-sponsored race teams. Evan is a loyal family man and an avid drag racing fan.
The company also offers commercial and racing oils and lubes; SKULL Shine, a complete line of car care products; SKULL Gear, a complete line of apparel, traction compound, and racing-related accessories.
For more information on Torco Racing Fuels, SKULL Shine Car Care Products and SKULL Gear apparel, please visit: Torco Race Fuels - Home or Torco Race Fuels - Home.
Matt Smith Heads to Vegas with High Hopes
Matt Smith goes into Vegas second in the POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle points this weekend, but is hoping to change all that after Sunday. With only 30 points separating the top-four riders and at 20 points a round, Smith knows it’s anybody’s chance to win.
Finishing in the fifth position last year in the POWERade points was Smith’s highest position ever at the end of an NHRA season, so he knows this year he will better that career mark.
“I have literally only been out here for a few years,” said Smith. “I mean, I have ran every other kind of motorcycle class there is to run and won Championships over there, but I have never had the success I am having right now. We took a chance and went out on our on this year with the backing of Evan Knoll and Mark Stockseth, and it just worked out for us. No matter what happens I am extremely happy with how the year has turned out, but we are going to do all we can to bring home this Championship.”
Making it to the finals at half of the races so far this year, and capturing three wins in the 2007 season, Smith is a strong contender for this weekend’s race in Vegas.
With a two race shootout (Vegas and Pomona) to determine the 2007 Champion, Smith knows he has to do all he can, starting this weekend.
“We have run well here in the past,” said Smith. “My dad is going to be out here helping me as well, so hopefully we can gain some serious ground on the other four. We need to start out qualifying well and then focus on going rounds, and just hope everything goes our way in the long run. It’s a crap shoot and I just hope I come out on top.”
-
Evan Knoll, founder of Knoll Gas-Torco Racing Fuels and a major sponsor of motorsports, has dedicated himself to bringing high quality racing fuel to every aspect of motorsports. When Evan is not spending time with his daughters you will find him following one of his many-sponsored race teams. Evan is a loyal family man and an avid drag racing fan.
The company also offers commercial and racing oils and lubes; SKULL Shine, a complete line of car care products; SKULL Gear, a complete line of apparel, traction compound, and racing-related accessories.
For more information on Torco Racing Fuels, SKULL Shine Car Care Products and SKULL Gear apparel, please visit: Torco Race Fuels - Home or Torco Race Fuels - Home.
