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Mitch "The Flying Tiger" Smith


       Mitch Smith was born Dec 5 1930 in Lingelstown PA. He married his wife Nancy in 1959.

      Smith started his racing career at Gold Mine Speedway in Tower City PA. After several years of success at Nazerath, Heildelberg and Silver Spring in a Sportsman, he moved up to the Super-Modified division at Williams Grove. He became known as a driver to beat at Williams Grove, Susquehanna, Port Royal and Selingsgrove.

      His #2 Chevy was painted orange with black stripes with the word "TIGERRR" on the hood. ​​














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  • Award Winners
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    • Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport award
    • Richie Evans North East Driver of the Year
    • Ace Lane Photographer of the Year
    • Jim Hunter Writer of the Year
    • Newsmaker of the Year award
    • John Blewett lll Young Gun award presented by New England Fuels
    • Jerry Reigel Outstanding Contribution to Sprint Car Racing award
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    • Ernie & Marilyn Saxton Service Award
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