SMITH FEARLESS OF REPERCUSSIONS
Mon, 2008-03-31 17:27
Rules adjustments be damned. Defending world champion Matt Smith came to Houston intend on
running as quickly as he can and winning as much as he can. If he’s penalized on Monday, no big deal – he’s used to it.
“That's a fact,” Smith said. “I didn't care if they threw 10 pounds on us, we wanted to come out here and show a point. The weight definitely slows us down but instead of griping and complaining and bitching and crying we went to work and found some power instead of trying to get weight added to it. We did our job.” Rules adjustments be damned. Defending world champion Matt Smith came to Houston intend on
running as quickly as he can and winning as much as he can. If he’s penalized on Monday, no big deal – he’s used to it.
“That's a fact,” Smith said. “I didn't care if they threw 10 pounds on us, we wanted to come out here and show a point. The weight definitely slows us down but instead of griping and complaining and bitching and crying we went to work and found some power instead of trying to get weight added to it. We did our job.”
Smith beat fellow Buell rider Matt Guidera, who won Gainesville. Following the event, the NHRA technical department adjusted the minimum weight on the combination.
“I think everything's pretty close and you've just got to come out here,” Smith said. “One brand will always be better. You can't all 3 be equal because you know you only have one winner.”
Smith’s victory in Houston represents his seventh career title in 11 final rounds. His first victory in 2008 represents his first under the NitroFish banner. The son of mountain motor Pro Stock legend Rickie Smith had perfect timing as NitroFish’s owner Kenny Koretsky celebrated his 50th birthday this weekend.
He also found some horsepower at the right time as well.
“Last weekend after Gainesville -- that's when we made the big find,” said Smith. “We found about seven horsepower on the dyno and about 12 to 13 up high at 9300 so that's where it paid off. We went to work.”
Matt Smith raced the weekend fearless of rules reprimand. (Roger Richards)
“That's a fact,” Smith said. “I didn't care if they threw 10 pounds on us, we wanted to come out here and show a point. The weight definitely slows us down but instead of griping and complaining and bitching and crying we went to work and found some power instead of trying to get weight added to it. We did our job.” Rules adjustments be damned. Defending world champion Matt Smith came to Houston intend on
Matt Smith raced the weekend fearless of rules reprimand. (Roger Richards)
“That's a fact,” Smith said. “I didn't care if they threw 10 pounds on us, we wanted to come out here and show a point. The weight definitely slows us down but instead of griping and complaining and bitching and crying we went to work and found some power instead of trying to get weight added to it. We did our job.”
Smith beat fellow Buell rider Matt Guidera, who won Gainesville. Following the event, the NHRA technical department adjusted the minimum weight on the combination.
“I think everything's pretty close and you've just got to come out here,” Smith said. “One brand will always be better. You can't all 3 be equal because you know you only have one winner.”
Smith’s victory in Houston represents his seventh career title in 11 final rounds. His first victory in 2008 represents his first under the NitroFish banner. The son of mountain motor Pro Stock legend Rickie Smith had perfect timing as NitroFish’s owner Kenny Koretsky celebrated his 50th birthday this weekend.
He also found some horsepower at the right time as well.
“Last weekend after Gainesville -- that's when we made the big find,” said Smith. “We found about seven horsepower on the dyno and about 12 to 13 up high at 9300 so that's where it paid off. We went to work.”
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