Brett Smrz Racing News
Elkhart Lake, Wis. (August 21, 2010) – The Team USA Scholarship enters its third decade of providing opportunities for talented young American race car drivers with today’s nominations for the “Class of 2010” who will vie for a pair of scholarships to contest the traditional end-of-season Formula Ford events in England in October and November.
In 2008, Team USA driver Josef Newgarden became the first American ever to win the prestigious Formula Ford Festival (Kent division) at Brands Hatch, while Conor Daly became the youngest winner of the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone. Last year Brett Smrz finished a sensational third at Brands Hatch, despite starting 27th, and Connor De Phillippi mirrored Daly’s success from the...
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I haven't written a blog in some time. I haven't been doing too much racing this year. I've only competed in two races all season, which is a bummer. I am planning on running in the Formula Ford Festival in England at Brands Hatch on October 16-17 in the Kent (Ford 1600) class again with Cliff Dempsey Racing. I had a blast last year, and it was a really great experience, so I am going back for some more!
My stunt career, on the other hand, is starting to get going at a bit more steady of a pace. I just worked on a Honda Accord commercial on Monday - Wednesday. It consisted of precision driving with the Camera Car Industries camera car. A camera car is the sickest SUV you will ever see in your life! Check out their...
The organizers of the Jim Russell Championship Series are revising the format of this year’s competition. The Jim Russell “Race of Champions” replaces the proposed 2010 Jim Russell Championship Series.
A six-race invitational competition during June-August will now be run, with the outright points winner claiming a seat in Round Nine of the Firestone Indy Lights at the Infineon Raceway.
“The Jim Russell organization was adamant that we would continue with a meaningful program and one that followed our original goals albeit in a different guise,” commented Chip Pankow, President of the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School.
The Jim Russell “Race of Champions” is certain to feature fierce racing amongst six of the most...
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I just wanted to update everyone that I am going back home (Idaho) for a little while. As of right now, I will be home for about a month. The reason I am going home is because my parents are trying really hard to sell the house, and I need to clean out my room of all of my junk! I just bought a 2006 Mazda 3 Hatchback, and I have to get that registered in Idaho as well.
I decided to stop by Sonoma, CA on the way back home to visit with my friends for a few days. We have been having a good time, playing poker and going fishing! Everything seems to be working out for the good right now, amd I will keep everyone posted and up to date on things. I'm looking forward to my drive home tomorrow!
I have a stunt race in a few...
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I received news a few days ago that the first Jim Russell race weekend has been canceled. I was told it was due to lack of drivers in the race series. There were 5 drivers entered in the first race weekend, but they were all racing for free. I am referring to the race dated April 16-18. If anyone was planning on going to watch, this is your notice that it has been canceled.
With this unfortunate news, I am planning for the worst. They haven't said anything yet, but the series may be in financial trouble if they are canceling their first race weekend. I will be working hard at trying to find some money to do some one off races throughout the season. If the entire Jim Russell Championship Series season is canceled, my...
Regular readers of RACER will be familiar with the names Connor De Phillippi and Brett Smrz. The teenagers' exploits in the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda have ensured regular mentions in the "Making Tracks" pages and marked them as youngsters to watch.
Sure enough, Smrz and De Phillippi's prowess both in and out of the car resulted in successful nominations for the Team USA Scholarship, which in 2009 celebrated 20 years of helping the most talented American youngsters gain their initial experience of international competition.
Jimmy Vasser was the first Team USA Scholarship winner, way back in 1990 - before this year's winners were born! Since then, the program has provided a springboard for the...
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I went rock climbing for the first time on Saturday at Stony Point. I went with my best friend Joel, who had just come over from Flagstaff, AZ. There was also Ryan, Sara, and Elise tagging along in the group. After the rock climbing, we decided to walk around the vicinity and do some trail climbing. It was mostly everyone’s first time climbing, so it was fun to watch and a good overall experience. I had a lot of fun, and it was a great work out in places that I noticed I haven’t worked on before, so I might end up doing it again some time soon!
After the rock climbing, we went back to Joel’s house and had a barbecue. We also played some volley ball in his backyard, and shot a couple games of pool. It was an...
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The last week of filming for Knight and Day went very well. Everything ran smoothly for them, and they got what they needed. I was running around in a "running of the bulls" outfit the entire week! There will be some CG bulls running behind all of us once it is all made.
I also got to play my own part in the movie. I was Eduardo's driver. I was doubling the driver, so you will only see me when he dies. (He's a bad guy it is obvious he was going to die anyway!)
My friends Russell Soleburg and Corey Eubanks got to do the fun stunt! Corey did a 360 spin in a tight space as Russell did a cannon roll right behind him. I was on the street as a bystander during the shot, so I got a front row seat to see it!
Today we are...
It is my 19th birthday today! I don't think I'm doing anything special for it. I might go bowling, may go hang out with a few friends, and definitely going to go to dinner with my family! I think I might go eat at Chili's, but my mom hates Chili's. So, I think I might have to settle with something else.
I didn't ask for the camera I want for my birthday, simply because it is way too expensive as a present. I am definitely saving up for it though! I want the Canon EOS 7D with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L, EF 16-35mm f/2.8 II USM, EF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L USM, and TS-E 17mm f/4L. Expensive wish list for now, but I will take the time to save up for it!
Brett...
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I haven't written a blog in a while, so I figured I would update it. I will be working on the movie Knight and Day next week. I have already worked on it previously in Boston, MA doing stunt driving, and I will be doing it again. It truly is one of the coolest jobs in the world. Nothing better than crashing cars, or watching people crash cars.
I also might be heading up to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA this Thursday/Friday to test in the Jim Russell car. I have been out of the car for a couple of months, so I hope I can get up there and get some more seat time. The season comes up in April, and I can't wait to race again!
I hope everyone is doing well!
Regards,
Brett...
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