Danny Smith wins Skyline

D.O. · 6/8/08, 10:06 PM

Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana picked up his third win in the 410 sprint cars after a heated battle with Australian driver and new track record holder Matthew Reed.

the sprints took center stage first. Young Australian Matthew Reed set the pace for the first five circuits of the race as the field quickly charge upon lapped traffic. As fans grimaced in what was sure to be imminent peril, Reed and Smith, wheel to wheel, sped upon a gaggle of lapped cars. Reed lifted briefly, and swerved left upon turn-three entry with Smith right beside. Smith's craftiness won out to evade both Reed and the lapped cars.

On a lap eight restart, Reed locked his sights on Smith's tail and began a six lap shoot-out. Smith appeared to exceed the limitations of both man and machine in a blistering charge to the checkered flag.

Cincinnati's Nick Naber gave his B&J Contracting #22 a heck of a ride, but his advances were stymied by the fast pace of his predecessor's. Naber brought home third ahead of a four-way battle between Tim Hunter, Josh Davis, Cole Duncan, and 16-year old Cale Conley. Hunter advanced to fourth from seventh as the quartet finished in that order ahead of Keith Baxter, last week's winner Aaron Higgins, and Adam Strausser.

The Summary: June 6, 2008
410 Sprints (18)
Fast Time-New Track Record 10.43 Matthew Reed (Old Record: 10.46 Jim Nier)

Dash-Nick Naber, Matthew Reed, Danny Smith, Cole Duncan

Heat-Josh Davis, Tim Hunter, Adam Strausser, Mark Imler

Heat-Aaron Higgins, Cale Conley, Keith Baxter, Greg Mitchell

Feature-Danny Smith, Matthew Reed, Nick Naber, Tim Hunter, Josh Davis, Cole Duncan, Cale COnley, Keith Baxter, Aaron Higgins, Adam Strausser, Greg Mitchell, Mark Imler, Brian Benson, Dave DIckson, Josh Yenser, Kory Crabtree, Wes McGlumphy

6/8/08, 10:06 PM	#1 Danny Smith wins Skyline
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana picked up his third win in the 410 sprint cars after a heated battle with Australian driver and new track record holder Matthew Reed. the sprints took center stage first. Young Australian Matthew Reed set the pace for the first five circuits of the race as the field quickly charge upon lapped traffic. As fans grimaced in what was sure to be imminent peril, Reed and Smith, wheel to wheel, sped upon a gaggle of lapped cars. Reed lifted briefly, and swerved left upon turn-three entry with Smith right beside. Smith's craftiness won out to evade both Reed and the lapped cars. On a lap eight restart, Reed locked his sights on Smith's tail and began a six lap shoot-out. Smith appeared to exceed the limitations of both man and machine in a blistering charge to the checkered flag. Cincinnati's Nick Naber gave his B&J Contracting #22 a heck of a ride, but his advances were stymied by the fast pace of his predecessor's. Naber brought home third ahead of a four-way battle between Tim Hunter, Josh Davis, Cole Duncan, and 16-year old Cale Conley. Hunter advanced to fourth from seventh as the quartet finished in that order ahead of Keith Baxter, last week's winner Aaron Higgins, and Adam Strausser. The Summary: June 6, 2008 410 Sprints (18) Fast Time-New Track Record 10.43 Matthew Reed (Old Record: 10.46 Jim Nier) Dash-Nick Naber, Matthew Reed, Danny Smith, Cole Duncan Heat-Josh Davis, Tim Hunter, Adam Strausser, Mark Imler Heat-Aaron Higgins, Cale Conley, Keith Baxter, Greg Mitchell Feature-Danny Smith, Matthew Reed, Nick Naber, Tim Hunter, Josh Davis, Cole Duncan, Cale COnley, Keith Baxter, Aaron Higgins, Adam Strausser, Greg Mitchell, Mark Imler, Brian Benson, Dave DIckson, Josh Yenser, Kory Crabtree, Wes McGlumphy