May 19, 2012
Viper Series
Diamondback 100
South Alabama Speedway
April 14, 2012
Sidewinder 100
South Alabama Speedway
Start: 10th / Finish: 8th
Starts: 2
Wins: 0
Poles: 0
Top 5's: 0
Top 10's: 1
Shanky is currently 8th in the 2012 Viper Series points standings after 1 of 6 races.
Shanky presented Wanda Turberville, of the American Cancer Society with a donation of $300 raised from the sale of pink ribbons at South Alabama Speedway.

03/05/12 - Long Weekend, Tough Race for Shanky in Rattler

Sam "Shanky" Smith had a long weekend at South Alabama Speedway, competing in the 7th Annual Grasshopper Pro Late Model Rattler 125. The races were rained out Saturday night, and postponed for Sunday afternoon. The postponement also meant a cut in distance, to 100 laps. Shanky qualified 17th out of a stellar field of 27 of the best short track racers in the country, and fought hard for a 14th place finish. The best news, however, is the car had nearly no damage, and will be ready to go for Shanky's next race.

03/03/12 - Shanky Featured in Dothan Eagle

Shanky was featured in an article in the Dothan Eagle this week. Click Here to read the article by Ken Rogers.