Interview with Jacksen Smith

1. When did you start racing?
      "I started racing go-karts with my grandpa when I was 5, but actually raced a stock car for the first time when I was 12."

2. How long have you been racing?
      "This will be my 7th year racing now."

3. Who has inspired you to pursue your racing career?
      "My grandpa, who was a stock car driver in the midwest in the late 60's, early 70's. Won many races back than, he inspired me to pursue my dream."

4. What is the hardest part when it comes to racing?
      "The hardest part for me in racing is media exposure. The media and social networking is so hard to come by, it takes up a majority of away from the track time, and its a hard life to live by. I love doing though so I always will."

5.What series do you race in?
      "I race in INEX Thunder Car division, a division composed of smaller scale stock cars. Very fast."

6. What is your racing goal/dream?
      "My dream in racing is to make it to NASCAR some day, and win a race."

7. What's your favorite part about racing?
      "My favorite part about racing is meeting fans and supporters. Not even winning will put a smile on your face like someone telling you there your #1 fan."

8. What role does fan support play in your racing career?
      "Fan support plays a huge role in what I do. Good support or bad support, either way the fans will tell you what your doing right, or what your doing wrong. Without fans, racing wouldn't be racing."


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