Traditional racing has drivers and crew loading their car for the Saturday night race. They have worked their rear-ends off in the preceeding days making sure theirs was the car to beat. This scene is played out time and time again across the country. And as racing becomes ever more popular so does the pressure to be the best in your class. There are driver appearances, autograph sessions, business plans and on it goes. Sometimes a driver gets so wrapped up in being number one or winning a race, he loses sight of what racing is all about in the first place - having fun.

One driver that never lost sight of that is Kenny Smith. Supported by a wonderful family, the Smiths always have time to talk racing and share a meal. Their hauler feels like home to many who wander the pits. A nicer bunch is hard to find. The Smiths are involved in several forms of auto racing from MSRA Pro 4 to the NASCAR Winston West. And yes, they have fun in all divisions they race.

This weekend it is the Winston West event at Irwindale Speedway where Smith will be racing. Does he want to win? You bet! He's good at this track and it will be no suprise to see him running up front. But if he doesn't win he will still be happy, because he is doing what he wants to do! At the end of the night Kenny Smith and the other NASCAR stars will be in the pits signing autographs. Drop by and say hi to Kenny and his crew!

Name: Kenny Smith
Team Name: Quick Pick Motorsports

RacingWest: What was your impression of the first Irwindale Speedway and what did you like or dislike?
Kenny Smith: Very Smooth and Very Fast

RW: What will you do to improve your finish over the last race at Irwindale. What did you learn?
KS: Make sure spark plug wires are installed properly and more time to set chassis.

RW: How important are tires at this track and do you feel one brand has any advantage over another?
KS: Tires are very important and we need a harder compound. There is no different between the two.

RW: Who will be in charge of the tires for you during the Irwidale race?
KS: Our tire man Dean.

RW: What did you find the most technically challenging part of the track?
KS: Exiting turn 4.

RW: Have you had any practice at the track since the last race?
KS: Not with this series car. Only with our MSRA PRO 4 car.

RW: What do you like the most about the Irwindale Speedway?
KS: Cleanliness.

RW: Do you ever get a chance to practice pitstops and if you do what kind of time have you been averaging?
KS: 19 seconds with no practice for the team.

RW: After Irwindale you have 2 short-tracks and 2 super-speedway races coming up. Care to predict if your best finishes will be on the bullrings or super-speedways?
KS: 50/50

RW: How difficult is it for you and the crew to have two races, back to back?
KS: Very hard due to the lack of time.

RW: This is the last time you will race in Los Angeles (Calif.) this season. Where can the fans see you or get an autograph?
KS: You can E Mail us at MARKENN43@aol.com and come out to see us race at Irwindale Speedway With our MSRA PRO4 series car. September 18,1999 October 9, 1999 November 13,1999 November 20,1999 Hope to see you all there!