Breaking news: NHRA pro stock driver Angie Smith was taken to the hospital after she met an accident during her racing on 30th September.
Report: The incident happened due to the qualifying crash at the World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis at the 12th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals. After completing her race, she separated from the bike and finally stopped.
She was at 198 mph speed, leading to losing control of the bike. NHRA’s safety and rescue team were there and immediately took her to the nearby hospital. After scans, it was identified that her two ankles were broken, and she suffered from face wounds and a rash. She was scheduled to meet a skin graft surgeon the next day.
NHRA’s medical team reported that she was communicating and was conscious at the time of the incident.
Angie Smith Career
She started racing motorcycles in 2000. Angie Smith was very career-oriented. She marked her excellence in all regions of racing. Angie Smitha chieved a remarkable speed of 197.77 mph.
She often raced alongside her husband, Sam Smith, a six-time series champion. He is also from the same category. Angie Smith was the first woman to break the 200-mph limit in NHRA’s pro-Stock. She often enlightens her journey in a male-dominated sports world whenever she gets invited for an interview.
Angie Smith is also known for traveling, water sports, and fitness. She is determined and resilient and has devoted her life to her passion for sports.
Her husband and her teammate Jianna Evaristo were with her after the incident. According to the reports, there is no confirmation of an appearance at the race day due to this sudden incident and her broken ankles. Angie Smith’s round-up match against trick tool racing was also called off due to her accident. Although they wish her a speedy recovery
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