CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association Racer Spotlight:
Clinton, NC is home of this week's racer spotlight as we put the focus on Curt Smith Jr. He is 31 years old & has been racing for 12 years. His car is a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro powered by a SBC 350 CI built by his dad, Curtis Smith & known as Shakedown 2. His sponsors include Deacon Jones Automotive Group & Curtis Smith Trucking, LLC. Some of his notable accomplishments include being a Third Generation NHRA driver. As well as being the grandson of multi-time NHRA Record Holder & IHRA National Event winner Earl Smith & son of Curtis Smith, IHRA World Champion & All Time Winningest IHRA Stock Eliminator Driver. Curt Jr. gives Special Thanks to his Curtis Smith, Ingrid Smith, Catherine Smith, Earl & Christine Smith, & Eugene & Dotty Carlsward. You will find Curt Jr. competing in the CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association as well as NHRA Southeast Division 2 races. In 2021, Curt Jr. finished in a 4 way tie for the 23rd points position as he was unable to attend several of the events. He is looking to better himself for this season's points tally. Not only is Deacon Jones Automotive Group one of his sponsors, he works at Deacon Jones Chevrolet Buick GMC of Clinton so if you're ever in the market for a vehicle, be sure to give him a shot!
Curt Jr. & his entire family are familiar faces around the local tracks & have been for many years due to their success. Curt Jr. is looking to follow in his dad & granddad's footsteps by winning a NHRA National Event. He just recently competed at the Four Wide Nationals at zMAX DRAGWAY and was interviewed by Joe Castello. CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association appreciates the support of Curt Jr. & the entire Smith Family & hope to see y'all at our next race. Be sure to stop by their pit area & chat racing with them. You can also follow his racing on his 2 websites which are posted below. CCRA-Carolina Class Racers Association will be back on track in a little less than a month on July 16th & 17th at Farmington Dragway.
http://www.curtjr.com
http://www.curtissmithracing.com