VRM: Kelly, With a victory at Mt. Morris, in general how do you feel the season has gone for you?

Kelly Smith: I think the win was good but I haven't been getting good starts all year which means my results don't show as I think I can.  I need better starts for everyone can realize my speed while I'm up front..

VRM: VRM noticed you look fantastic in the corners as far as your speed is concerned and it appears you could run with the leaders.

Kelly Smith: Yes, definitely, I got better starts last weekend and notice I did get a seventh.  Last year at Millville I did well and finished sixth overall.

VRM: What's your plan after the MX season is over?

Kelly Smith: Last two years KTM has had me do the four stroke national series.  I won that series last year and I'm very interested in defending my title.

VRM: Will you be riding the big 520?

Kelly Smith: Yes, especially if I sign with KTM next year I'm sure they'll have me run the series.  There has already been talks about it, so that's usually the first thing I do in the off season to keep busy.

VRM: How do you think the USA team will do in the Motocross Des Nations?

Kelly Smith: Gees, I don't have any idea, who have they finally pick to ride?

VRM: Ryan Hughes, Travis Pastrana & Ricky Carmichael.

Kelly Smith: I think Ricky will do really well.  Ryan has just as good of a chance as anyone since he's ridden across seas.  I don't know about Pastrana going over there for the first time and being on a totally different style of track, but overall I think we will do well.  

VRM: In the off season do you have a personal trainer you work wit?.

Kelly Smith: I mostly just ride.  I feel riding is the best training you can do.  I will mountain bike, run on my own and I might do a few Supercross races in Australia.

VRM: Do they pay good money.

Kelly Smith: Yes, the promoters set you up.  They pay show up money and also take care of your plane tickets.

VRM: Who's you're favorite rider of all time.

Kelly Smith: I came into the season kind of late.  I was fifteen when I started racing.  I kind of took to Jean Michelle Bayle because he's such a natural rider.  He definitely stood out when I was young.