The weekend couldn’t have ended any better for defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, as he took down teammate Chip Ellis in the final round with a run of 6.807 at 198.50 on his Denso Auto Parts Suzuki…
Can Matt Smith Make it 3 in a Row in Denver?
It’s one of the most important events of the season for Matt Smith and the Pro Stock Motorcycle star couldn’t be entering this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at legendary Bandimere Speedway on a better note.…
Matt Smith Reaches Hallowed Ground With 6th NHRA Title
With three championships in four years entering the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Matt Smith had already put together an impressive recent run in Pro Stock Motorcycle. But the veteran standout had even more history on his…
Matt Smith Searching For 6th World Title in Pomona
The finishing touches are all that’s left of what Matt Smith hopes is his sixth Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, a number that would tie him with Andrew Hines and Dave Schultz for the most in NHRA Camping World Drag…
Is Matt Smith Headed for NHRA Championship No. 6?
It’s great news for Matt Smith racing and bad news for the rest of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class the five-time and defending class champion is apparently peaking at the right time. Smith finished off a nearly-perfect weekend in…
Opting to Run Buell, Matt Smith Qualifies No. 1 in Denver
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith raced to the provisional No. 1 spot at the 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, after opting to park his new Suzuki and roll out his “Red Rocket”…
Matt Smith Gets Win on Suzuki
Matt Smith achieved a personal milestone Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, winning on his brand new Suzuki at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, defending world champ Smith denied Steve Johnson his third straight win, adding another…
Angie Smith Comments on Matt Smith Switching Bikes in Eliminations
Wife of defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith posted a message on Facebook to those objecting to her husband starting the NHRA Spring Nationals on a Suzuki and finishing it on a Buell, en route to a runner-up…
Matt Smith Ready to Begin NHRA PSM Title Defense
After waiting for years to find success at Gainesville Raceway, Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Matt Smith has now proven to be unbeatable as of late at the historic track. The five-time and defending world champ has won the Amalie Motor…
How Matt Smith won NHRA Championship No. 5
Join us for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle behind the scenes tour of one of the most thrilling days the motorcycle drag racing class has ever seen as the great John Force tried to pick who will win the Pro…
Matt Smith Wins 5th NHRA Championship at Wild Season Finale
Steve Torrence, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith all wrapped up their championship seasons in impressive fashion, racing to a world title and the event victory on Sunday at the season finale, the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway…
Karen Stoffer Flips The Script For Championship Sunday
One of my most respected sports journalist mentors was once asked, “who do you root for?” “The story,” was his astute reply. He’d appreciate what happened in the final qualifying session of the NHRA Finals from the Pomona, Ca. Fairplex. …
Matt Smith Hoping to Follow in Father’s Footsteps at Thunder Valley
Matt Smith has never raced at Bristol Dragway, but he doesn’t have to look far to see the impact his family has had at the fan-favorite facility. Smith’s father, Rickie, was named one of the Legends of Thunder Valley in…
Matt Smith Takes Points Lead Heading Into Final Races
Matt Smith moved into the points lead to finish off a dominating weekend in Pro Stock Motorcycle, beating Hector Arana Jr. in the final round. Arana left too soon on the starting line, while Smith put together a run of…
Matt Smith Wins Pomona Winternationals in July
Matt Smith continued to stay a step ahead of everyone in Pro Stock Motorcycle, picking up his fourth win this season on his Denso Auto Parts/Stockseth/Matt Smith Racing EBR after a pass of 6.828 at 199.52 in the final round…
Matt Smith No. 1 in Pomona after Day 1
Matt Smith’s bid to end the Western Swing on a strong note started in impressive fashion on Friday, as the points leader and defending world champ went 6.806 at 199.20 on his Denso Auto Parts/Stockseth/Matt Smith Racing EBR during the…
Matt and Angie Smith Go 1-2 in Vegas Qualifying
Matt and Angie Smith know how to step up at their sponsor’s race , powering to the No. 1 and No. 2 spots at the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. M.…
Matt Smith Poised to Begin NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Title Defense
Matt Smith is the defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion and he won in Gainesville last September, which helped spur his run to a fourth world title on his Denso/Stockseth/MSR EBR. Matt Smith Racing expanded to four bikes this off-season,…
Matt Smith Reflects on Capturing 4th NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
Matt Smith Racing blazed to victory this weekend at the Dodge NHRA Finals in Las Vegas, with Matt Smith crowned the 2020 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, the fourth time he has captured the prestigious trophy. After Matt Smith was…
Matt Smith Wins NHRA Title! Wife Angie Smith Wins Race
All four points leaders in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series finished the job on Sunday, as Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders and Matt Smith claimed world championships during the 20th annual Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil…
Matt Smith Builds on Point Lead With 4th Straight Pole
Looking for a Texas sweep, Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Matt Smith made the quickest run on Saturday, powering to the No. 1 spot at the 33rd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park. …
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Battle Moves to Texas
The upcoming 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, which takes place Oct. 14-18, will provide drag racing fans with plenty of excitement. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines is still looking for his first victory of 2020 on his Harley-Davidson…