Chris Smith (racing driver)

Christopher "Chris" Smith (born September 4, 1966) is a former American racing driver from Palos Verdes Estates, California. He competed in the Toyota Atlantic series beginning in 1991 and captured 3 wins on his way to the 1992 championship, he was unable to move up the ladder the following year though and only competed in a single Atlantics race that year. He found a ride in Indy Lights in 1994, in eight starts, Smith only managed a best finish of 8th place and finished a disappointing 19th in series points. After his Indy Lights experience, Smith participated in a single Indy Lights race in 1995 and partial Atlantics seasons in 1995, 1996, and 1997 with few notable results.