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Smith Advances into First Career National Open Main Event

(Photo by Tim's Racing Photos)

Inside Line Promotions – MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2015) – Ryan Smith accomplished his main objective on Sunday at Williams Grove Speedway.

Smith advanced into his first career National Open feature during the 53rd edition of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event, which had been consolidated from a three-day spectacle to a one-day show because of a rainy weekend.

“It was pretty cool to get in the show and complete all 40 laps,” he said. “That was the goal and we did it.”

Smith kicked off the event by qualifying ninth quickest in his group. That lined him up on the pole of a heat race.

“I had to win that heat race,” he said. “Brent Marks (who started on the outside of the front row) pulled ahead and I waited for him before I started the race. When he lifted I went and got the jump on him. I should have got in front of him. I left him a lane on the outside and he got around me. I tried sliding him, but he got out in front. Clear air is everything. Then I was stuck in the back for the feature.”

Smith’s second-place finish in the heat race locked him into the 17th starting position for the 40-lap main event.

“We battled around 15th for most of the race,” he said. “I made a driver error during a late fuel stop. I stopped by the trailer, but there was a fence all the way down to the flag stand and in turn four. My crew guys had to go all the way around to get to me. By the time they got to me they were blowing the horn meaning there was only one minute to make changes. They only got one half a can of fuel in.”

The engine began to sputter in the closing laps and Smith ran out of fuel on the final lap.

“I coasted to the checkered flag,” he said. “I had to pull it out of gear coming out of turn four. All in all, that was a minor deal. We made the main event and finished all the laps.”

Smith was credited with a 19th-place result.

He will wrap up the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions season this Saturday at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio. Smith enters the season finale ranked seventh in the championship standings, but he is only 48 points out of fifth place.

QUICK RESULTS –

Oct. 3 – Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. – Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 2 (1); Feature: 19 (17).

SEASON STATS –

58 races, 3 wins, 14 top fives, 24 top 10s, 35 top 15s, 45 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.RyanSmithRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanSmithRacing

Twitter Race Updates: https://twitter.com/DeniseS_SS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanSmith.TheKunkletownKid

Instagram: https://instagram.com/denises_ss

VIDEO –

Here is a link to Smith’s first career All Star Circuit of Champions victory on April 4 at Attica Raceway Park: https://youtu.be/nBIxI_tNFyc

APPAREL –

Visit http://www.RyanSmithRacing.com to view the latest apparel options, which include t-shirts and hoodies.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – G.L.T. Electrical

G.L.T. Electrical is an electrical contracting business based in the Reading, Pa., area.

“Jerry and everyone at G.L.T. Electrical have been a big support for our race team,” Smith said. “We appreciate all of their help and look forward to future success together.”

Smith would also like to thank Warko Group, S&S Speedways, Quality Roofing Supply, CnB Chubby, Fighting Angels Foundation, East Coast Helicopter Tours, Armbruster Racing Photos, Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, HP Engines, Pancho’s Racing Products, GME Steering and Vahlco Racing Wheels for their continued support.

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