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nhra pro stock motorcycle racer angie smith injured at midwest nationals

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00:00 This article will shed light on the recent incident involving Angie Smith, an NHRA Pro
00:04 Stock Motorcycle competitor.
00:06 The incident has garnered attention on the Internet, given Smith's high profile in the
00:10 world of motorsport.
00:11 We aim to provide readers with the most accurate and up-to-date information available on this
00:15 matter.
00:16 The incident involving Angie Smith Angie Smith's presence in the NHRA Pro Stock
00:20 Motorcycle realm is well known.
00:22 However, an unfortunate incident occurred recently while she was participating in the
00:26 AAA Midwest Nationals.
00:28 After completing a qualifying run at a speed of 198.93 mph, Smith lost control of her motorcycle.
00:35 The incident took place in Madison, Illinois, a suburb of St. Louis and was not visible
00:40 to the spectators or the announcers in the control tower.
00:43 Smith, a seasoned sportswoman hailing from King, North Carolina, was fully conscious
00:48 and interacting with the safety personnel at the site of the accident.
00:51 Despite this, she was transported to a nearby hospital on a stretcher.
00:55 As of now, there has been no update on her condition.
00:58 Smith's accident occurred in the shutdown area just after she had completed her second
01:02 of three qualifying runs, clocking a 6.880 second pass at 198.93 mph.
01:09 Prior to the incident, Smith held the sixth position in the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings.
01:14 In the aftermath of the accident, several racers, including Angie's husband Matt Smith,
01:18 Gianni Evaristo, and Joey Gladstone, opted out of the qualifying rounds.
01:22 The NHRA provided a statement on Saturday afternoon concerning the incident.
01:26 According to them, Angie Smith lost control of her motorcycle after crossing the finish
01:31 line during the second round of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the Worldwide Technology
01:35 Raceway.
01:36 She was examined by the NHRA medical staff while still conscious before being taken to
01:41 a nearby hospital for further tests.
01:43 Angie Smith is not just a name in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle division, she has made
01:48 a significant mark in the field.
01:50 With a career-best high speed of 197.77 mph and a title to her name, Smith has been successful
01:56 in various regional competitions.
01:59 Her husband, Matt Smith, is also a prominent name in the same division, and they often
02:03 race together.
02:04 Angie had previously spoken about her experiences at the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the
02:09 Texas Motorplex Drag Racing Facility, co-hosted by Toyota and the NHRA.
02:14 In her interview, she touched upon subjects such as the best advice she ever received,
02:18 the role models for women in the sport, and the struggle to gain respect in a field that
02:22 is largely male-dominated.
02:23 nominated.
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