VRM: Last race of the year, end of season, how would you sum up the year?

Kelly Smith: I don’t know. My overall finishes have not been the best. I have been riding fast but not getting the starts I need.  The bike has also broken down the last two weekends so I have not been getting the points I wanted to.  Still a couple of people have noticed me and see that I have the speed.  We will see what happens in the next couple of weeks and see where I end up.

VRM: After your overall win Mt. Morris you were definitely on a roll what happen to stop that momentum?

Kelly Smith: At Southwick I got into a first turn crash, which was right after my win so maybe I was a little pumped up for the next race.  I am from Michigan so I ride the sand all the time anyways so I was looking forwards to Southwick.  The next moto I broke the front wheel.  I got tangled up with Brandes (Michael Brandes).  His foot peg snagged the front wheel and broke some spokes out.  My poor results have almost always been something I could not help.  Things will turn around and go my way soon.

VRM: Is there some speculation where Kelly Smith will be next year.  Where do you seen yourself?

Kelly Smith: I still see myself in the 125 East coast series.  With whom, I do not know for sure.  I think I kind of have the option to be with KTM again.  I am still talking with some other people.  There are some spots open yet and we will figure something out in the next couple of weeks.

VRM: What are you going to do in the off-season?

Kelly Smith: Starting next week I will begin the four stroke nationals and defend my title.