Ryan Smith

Nickname: Taz, Beefstew

Hometown: Danville, VA

Currently residing in: Danville, VA

Age: 17

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 155

Bike Number: 831

Favorite Track: Budds Creek

Years riding: 13

Hobbies: Training. Road biking. Fishing. Riding.

Goals: Represent my sponsors well in 2009 and Get some consistent top 15's

Can't leave home without: Cell phone

On the road with: Clothes

Your three most favorite things: Riding, Winning, Oneal Gear

Currently listening to: Nothing

Favorite movie: Forest Gump

Favorite book: Racer X

Dog or Cat: Dog

Pets names (if you have any): Millie, Jessie. Both Boxer puppies.

One item that is most important to you: Computer

If you could change your name to anything else, what would it be: I like my name

What you miss most when your traveling: Family

Best vacation spot: Home

Advice to anyone who aspires to turn pro: Do you best and try your hardest. Do it for yourself no one else. If it isn't fun anymore, there is no reason to do it. "Challenge your limits, Don't limit your challenges.

Parting Words: I would like to take this time to thank everyone who has helped me over the years to get where I am at in my career. First off, My family and friends have been behind me from day one. They have never doubted my ability and I would like to thank them for that. Arai Helmets, Leech and hicks insurance, Decal works, Evs, Scott goggles, Full Travel suspension, Gary Bailey mx School, Liquid Performance, Pirelli tires, Honda/Suzuki of Lynchburg, Scruggs Transmissions, and Movie Movers. I look forward to representing O'neal in this 2009 season, along with each and every person who has came together to help me get to each race. Thank you all.

Accomplishments: Loretta lynns 7th overall in 250b stk. Mini bike championships in NC,VA, and SC. VA state championships. Toronto SX lites holeshot in 2008 season.