Finally, fan-favorite and defending 2006-'07 Toyota AMA Arenacross Series champion Danny Smith (Bad Boy/TUF/Honda) has had a tough go of it so far this year. Plain and simple, according to Antolak, Smith's just run into some flat out bad luck. "Danny's riding real well," said Antolak. "He's bummed about his results, but we're not bummed about him. You need some luck in racing and this has just not been his year." Antolak added that Smith's importance to the Bad Boy/TUF/Honda's Toyota AMA Arenacross Series championship quest will become more evident as the season continues - even though he doesn't appear to be in the hunt to defend his title.
2007-'08 Toyota AMA Arenacross Class Point Standings
1. Chad Johnson, Hon, 210
2. Kelly Smith, Kaw, 202
3. Brock Sellards, Kaw, 194
4. Teddy Maier, Hon, 177
5. Keith Johnson, Yam, 163 (Albuquerque, N.M.)
6. Kevin Johnson, Yam, 163 (Albuquerque, N.M.)
7. Danny Smith, Hon, 149
8. Jim Neese, Suz, 135
9. Josh Demuth, Hon, 127
10. Tom Hofmaster, 126
Advance tickets for the Jan. 19 Toyota AMA Arenacross at Dayton's Nutter Center are available through www.arenacross.com, in at the Nutter Center Box Office and Ticketmaster Outlets or charge by phone at (973) 775-4789. Show time is at Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday (amateurs) at 12:00. Doors open Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. Saturday advance tickets are $18 to $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages 2-12. Sunday's tickets are $18 for adults, $5 for kids. A $2 facility fee applies and all tickets are $2 more day of show.
Advance tickets for the Jan. 19 Toyota AMA Arenacross Series round at Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum are available through www.arenacross.com, in at the Tingley Coliseum Box Office and Ticketmaster Outlets or charge by phone at (505) 367-5001. Show time is at Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday (amateurs) at 12:00. Doors open Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. Saturday advance tickets are $18 to $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages 2-12. Sunday's tickets are $18 for adults, $5 for kids. A $1 facility fee applies and all tickets are $2 more day of show.
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