RUSSELL SMITH
Birthplace: England
Residence: Buford, Georgia

Fast Facts:
The 2008 KONI Season will be Russell’s first with Grand American. He will share driving duties of the #33 Kinetic BMW ST car with Lee Davis.

Personal:
Russell is married to Michelle, and has one son Nicholas. He is also the co-founder and owner of Kinetic Speed Shop with professional driver Nic Jonsson in Buford, Georgia, www.kssmotorsports.com.

Career Highlights:
Smith entered the Motorsports arena in 2004, when he competed in the inaugural IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge. Over the last three years, he has competed with Porsche Club of America, Porsche and BMW Owners Club of Florida, NASA, and SCCA. Smith won back to back PBOC 6 Hours races in Sebring, a 12 Hour SCCA race in Homestead and numerous other class wins.