Rodney Smith
Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith
Indianapolis, IN

Driver Information

1980 Warren Central graduate. Marine 1980 -1986. Married 1980 to current. Wife and I have 4 kids and 7 grandsons. l am a retired machinist from Major Tool & Machine.

Career Highlights


1993 General Tire Figure 8 Rookie of the year. 1999 Indianapolis Speedrome lNEX (600 Racing) Legend track Champion. 1999 INEX BF Goodrich Legend Indiana State Asphalt Pro Division Champion. 1999 INEX Legend Asphalt Pro Division NATIONAL CHAMPION. 2006 Anderson Speedway INEX Legend track
Champion. 2nd most all-time lNEX Legend car feature wins at the Indianapolis Speedrome with 31. 3 time Winner of the 100 lap Grant Fritz/Mark Dietzen Memorial race at Anderson Speedway. Retired from racing in 2007.
In 2025 Started racing a MINI OUTLAW Figure 8 car at the Indianapolis Speedrome. Finished 5th in points just missing out on Rookie of the year, with 1 Figure 8 feature win.

Most Memorable Moment


Having children and grandsons.

Hobbies


DIY Projects. Casino hopping.

favorites

  • TrackIndianapolis Speedrome
  • DriverDavey Allison (Alabama Gang)
  • Event3 hour Figure 8
  • FoodA good Tenderloin sandwich
  • MovieDays of thunder
  • SongBrass In Pocket (by the Pertenders)
  • Sports TeamIndianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers
  • Speed Shop3rd Turn Automotive (when Jerica Smith worked there)

Recommendations

  • RestaurantSalt Grass (Biloxi MS.)
  • Fast FoodArby's
  • Gas StationSpeedway
  • Car ManufacturerFord
  • BeverageUnsweetened Tea
  • Parts StoreAuto Zone
  • HotelCountry Inn (Hampton)