Apr 04, 2019 race driver darrell waltrip hugs his wife, stevie, after he qualified on the pole with a new track record of 180. Speedweek race at susquehanna newberrytown, pa june 29, 2006 susquehanna. Sep 25, 2016 stevie smith won his second dirt classic in three years at lincoln speedway on saturday. In 1991 he entered his first car race, competing in the formula first winter series, finishing second overall. Martin was born in augusta and reared in washington county. Many of you have asked about stevies plans for 2017. Smith made the news official on his facebook page announcing he was stepping away from the driver s seat after 31 years with the following statement. Stevie smith retires from sprint car racing to focus on. It is a privilege to be apart of bringing the black bandit back to the race track. Our books and videos have always been on the cutting edge of technology. He worked as a professional truck driver for howard sheppard inc. For car owner rahmer, it marks his 14th speedweek crown. Stevie also was a great automotive mechanic and formerly worked in construction as a painter for parker construction. Stevie smith calls it a career, decides to retire from sprint car racing and focus on his.
Rain moved in for saturday moving the lincoln speedway speed week show to tonight monday june 29th. Nascar veteran dave blaney injured in world of outlaws event at. Jack smith american racing driver, born 1924 wikipedia. Thanks for stopping by the most comprehensive sprint car racing website on the planet. Smiths team is owned by pennsylvania racing legend. Stevie smith en route to victory last september at pennsylvanias lincoln speedway. Feb 22, 2017 veteran sprint car driver stevie smith announced his retirement from sprint car racing on thursday. Skip to article show your support for local journalism. In 1992 he entered the formula vauxhall junior, finishing second overall in the championship, with five wins. One night last week, when stevie was racing at calistoga speedway in northern california, his father, steve smith sr. Stevie smith broken arrow, ok sprint car legend stevie smith surprised many on wednesday when it was announced on his facebook page that he was retiring from the sport. Smith made the news official on his facebook page announcing he was stepping away from the drivers seat after 31 years with the following statement. Stevie smith sprint car driver at knoxville raceway. Speedweek race at susquehanna newberrytown, pa june 29, 2006 susquehanna speedway park is becoming a second home for stevie smith.
I liked nascar for a little bit, but then probably by the time i was six or seven i wanted to drag race. Born robin mccall, the former race car driver made two starts in the sprint cup series in 1982 and was then the youngest driver to qualify for a race at 18 years old. Sprint car legend stevie smith announces retirement race. Stevie smith is as good a sprint car driver as youll find anywhere. Jul 06, 20 ride along with veteran 410 sprint car driver stevie smith during time trials, heat race and amain during the 23rd annual pennsylvania sprint car speedweek race at williams grove speedway on july 6.
Rides again on wednesday, august 26 at lincoln speedway. Stevie smith is sprint car hall of fame ready after 34. Official website for ascs sprint car driver blake hahn. A graduate of the pennsylvania posse, stevie smith jr. Jack smith may 24, 1924 in metropolis, illinois october 17, 2001 in spartanburg, south carolina was an american stock car racer. He was also the 1991 pa sprint car speedweek champion. The black bandit rides again in preparation for legends. Steve smith autosports lets you start working towards a brighter racing future today. I know how great a driver he is he just needed a good opportunity. Our bestselling publications have helped thousands of racers improve their cars, teams and racing careers in the everchanging world of auto racing. In his spare time, stevie enjoyed watching and feeding birds and he was known as the. Sep 30, 2016 stevie smith became eligible for induction in the sprint car hall of fame and should be a firstballot slam dunk selection.
He was an avid race car fan of jimmy johnson and loved watching nascar. He is the father of nationally recognized, manytime winning 410 sprint car driver stevie smith. I mean, by the time i was five, i wanted to be a race car driver. Veteran sprint car driver stevie smith announced his retirement from sprint car racing on thursday. After a disappointing finish to the 2012 season at the world finals at charlotte where the new oxford, pa native lost a tire which ended in a flip, stevie is optimistic. When sprint car driver stevie smith came to california with the world of outlaws two years ago, he won five of eight races. Abbottstown, pa july 20, 2015 heads will turn when the legendary machine steered by broken arrow, oklahomas stevie smith rolls out of the race hauler this coming friday night during williams grove speedways world of outlaws summer nationals. Dale earnhardt flag shop includes nascar driver flags, banners, and. Born in beverley, smith started racing karts in 1987, winning the british championship, and in 1991 finished second in the senior world championship. I first saw him drive at booneville iowa in 1975 or 76. Stevie smith scores big payday in inaugural dirt classic. Lucas wolfe born october 22, 1986 is an american race car driver. Stevie jackson on driving naked, counting zip ties.
Knoxville, iowa july 21, 2016 dave blaney, former knoxville nationals champion and national sprint car hall of fame inductee will make his return to knoxville iowa raceway for the 56th running of the 5hour energy knoxville nationals presented by caseys general stores. The black bandit rides again in preparation for legends of. Oct 09, 2014 oct 9, 2014 stevie smith hamilton motorsports sprint car. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car series. In the 20 steve smith secured his first overall victory in the uci dhi world cup by winning the last race in leogang, austria. Its a time honored tradition that has been passed from one generation. He also was when he finished fourth in a race on july 11, 2015. Browse a variety of news articles or submit your own. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Smith, 29, is a secondgeneration sprint car driver from new oxford, pa. Sprint ace smith returns to race at bakersfield when sprint car driver stevie smith came to california with the world of outlaws two years ago, he won five of eight races. Oct 9, 2014 stevie smith hamilton motorsports sprint car.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Stevie is a class act and one of the finest sprint car drivers you will find anywhere. Dec 23, 2012 having dinner with stevie smith twice thrilled daddy. Current racing series nascar cup series xfinity series gander outdoors truck series arca menards west series arca menards east series arca menards series pintys series whelen modified tour weekly racing series peak mexico series whelen euro series ntt indycar series indy lights series formula one series weathertech sportscar champ. Stevie smith won his second dirt classic in three years at lincoln speedway on saturday. Oct 23, 2014 stevie smith has formed a winning combination with the fred rahmerdave pritchard sprint car team. Smith won his first world of outlaws nos energy drink sprint car series race in 1988 at lincoln speedway where he won the track. Ride along with veteran 410 sprint car driver stevie smith during time trials, heat race and amain during the 23rd annual pennsylvania sprint. He worked at a service station in the 1940s near roswell. Nashville fairgrounds speedway will have youngest driver at. Race driver darrell waltrip hugs his wife, stevie, after he qualified on the pole with a new track record of 180.
The world of outlaws often abbreviated woo is an american motorsports sanctioning body. Mechanicsburg the combination of driver stevie smith and car owner fred rahmer is beginning to be a lethal threat in local sprint car racing. Not only do the top 3 finisher use why the new vrt max 72 vented rotor. Stevie smith has formed a winning combination with the fred rahmerdave pritchard sprint car team.
Hall of fame inductees national sprint car hall of fame. Skip to article especially now, you need news you can rely on. Many of you have asked about stevie s plans for 2017. He is also a 32 time sprint car winner at williams grove with one championship. Its pretty awesome, at my age, to be fighting like this with these young cats, smith said. Stevie as ownerdriver and his dad as buildercrew chief.
Stevie smith dan demarco photo smith, who was born in pennsylvania, and is the son of popular racing driver steve smith, first made a name for himself on the central pennsylvania scene before racing many seasons with the world of outlaws. Steve smith autosports bestselling publications have helped thousands of racers improve their cars, teams and racing careers in the everchanging world of auto racing. Stevie smith 4362 6 10 randy hannagan 4331 2 2010 points. Steve smith autosports books and videos have always been on the cutting edge of technology. So usac asked jerry jerome smith to go by jj and jerry used his name but than moved to medina wisconsin and went by jerry medina smith. Stevie smith became eligible for induction in the sprint car hall of fame and should be a firstballot slam dunk selection. Having dinner with stevie smith twice thrilled daddy. Veteran sprint car driver stevie smith has retired after 31 years in the sport. After an exciting week of racing, the smith titanium brake system took the podium for the final night at the dirtcar nationals. Thirtyone years is a long career and it was a great ride. He currently competes in the world of outlaws woo sprint car series. Her father is sprint car driver steve smith, and her brother is world of outlaw driver stevie smith of new oxford, pa.
Stevie smith racing career profile driver database. Get the latest stats, news, and much more exclusive content from the sprint car community. He raced in the very first nascar race ever in 1949 and is a member of the nmpa hall of fame in darlington, south carolina. Stevie smith sprint car racing news, schedules, results. Oct 25, 20 a graduate of the pennsylvania posse, stevie smith jr. Shop our huge selection of high quality titanium fasteners. Stevie smith is sprint car hall of fame ready after 34 years. That is exactly what he did friday in taking the opening round of 2015 pa speed week. Click on the race name to see the results of that race.
Apr 23, 20 stevie is a class act and one of the finest sprint car drivers you will find anywhere. See more ideas about sprint car racing, racing and sprint cars. In 1970 the all star circuit of champions ascoc was born. It is best known for sanctioning a national tour of sprint cars called the world. Smith is proud of her familys involvement in racing. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car. Stevie smith teams with cjb motorsports for 40 races in. The body sanctions two major national touring series. They had a really good race car for me and that won me the race. The speedway motorschampion racing oil central pa sprint cars had a three day show with the world of outlaws for the 53rd williams grove speedway champion racing oil.
After 31 years in the sport, stevie has decided to retire. Steve smith autosports has been a leading publisher of auto racing technical books and videos for over 35 years. Ride along with veteran 410 sprint car driver stevie smith during time trials, heat race and amain during the 23rd annual pennsylvania sprint car speedweek race at williams grove speedway on july 6. Smiths team is owned by pennsylvania racing legend fred rahmer, who hung up the helmet at the end of 20. Stevie as ownerdriver and his dad as builder crew chief. In 2005, the all star circuit of champions saw chad kemenah win his 4th consecutive championship for car owner jim harble adding him to an elite list of 4time champions. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Ride along with veteran 410 sprint car driver stevie smith during time trials, heat race and amain during the 23rd annual pennsylvania sprint car speedweek race at.
839 1485 544 290 1264 168 472 398 868 737 283 1515 446 484 868 745 495 1086 1476 496 400 133 340 462 1516 865 1505 1568 829 441 788 746 3 1089 597 1374 41 648 1004 993 877 1175 872