CLERMONT, Ind. — Will Smith will return to the seat of the Larry Dixon Racing Top Fuel car for a second crack at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sept. 1-4 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Mac Rak, North America’s largest pallet repair company, will serve as the primary sponsor.
“Mac Rak has been a longtime supporter of my bud Steve Johnson’s Pro Stock Motorcycle Team and when they approached us about representing them at the Big Go, I couldn’t have been more proud,” said team owner Larry Dixon. “I’m looking forward to seeing Will stand on the gas next week in our Mac Rak car and seeing how we stack up.”
It’s been a year since Smith first competed in the sport’s quickest and fastest category. Headed into his second U.S. Nationals, Smith has leveled up in his confidence. From the outset, Smith wheeled the Top Fuel machine with consistent ease. Now with more experience under his belt, additional runs in the Dixon-owned dragster and testing led by crew chief Tony Shortall, Smith is excited for the Big Go.
“When you do things in the right way, with the right people and the right resources, good things can happen,” Smith continued. “Not only do we have some of the best in the business on this team, they’re great people who do things with excellence and integrity. It’s amazing to be a part of this group. This team truly is the reason for why I have confidence in going down the track each time. We were close in Chicago. Now it’s time to make it happen in Indy.”