Angie Smith NHRA Accident: NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Angie Smith Injured At Midwest Nationals

Angie Smith NHRA Accident: NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith was transported Saturday afternoon to a local medical facility near World Wide Technology Raceway in the St. Louis suburb of Madison, Ill., after she was separated from her motorcycle after a 198.93-mph pass during qualifying for the AAA Midwest Nationals.

The veteran competitor from King, N.C., reportedly was conscious, alert, and communicating with safety personnel but was taken away on a stretcher. No further word on her condition has been released.

The high-speed accident, not visible to the crowd on hand at Madison, Ill., or even to announcers in the control tower, occurred in the shutdown area. Smith had just completed her second of three qualifying runs, clocking a 6.880-second pass at 198.93 mph.

Smith, 44, came into this week’s event fifth in the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings.

Jianna Evaristo and Joey Gladstone joined Angie Smith’s husband, Matt Smith, in skipping their qualifying attempts.

Who is Angie Smith?

Angie Smith, an NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer who has won a championship and set a career-best top speed of 197.77 mph, has found success in a number of regional series. She frequently races alongside her husband, Matt, who competes in the same division.

The AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, which were co-hosted by Toyota and the NHRA, were taking place at the Texas Motorplex drag racing complex when we spoke with Angie about it. Angie discussed issues including female role models, the best advice she’s ever received, and the struggle to gain respect in a sport that is predominately dominated by men during our chat.