Steve Smart

ABOUT STEVE SMART

I’m a confessed auto sport addict. The combination of man and machine has captured my attention in a big way. The beauty, power and sophistication of the cars and the skill and courage of the drivers are fascinating to me. I’ve loved cars ever since I was a kid, and I’ve owned a couple of Corvettes. But owning a BMW took that appreciation to a whole new level.

MY CAR I drive (pilot) a ’97 BMW M3. I love owning, driving and working on it. I’m not a trained mechanic, but my garage is my playpen. Like a lot of other guys I’ve discovered that a little knowledge and a few simple tools can take you a long way.

BMW CLUB I serve as the advertising chairman for the St. Louis BMW Club. It’s a great group of guys (and some gals) who enjoy their cars in different ways. Some of us enjoy social drives and some prefer the track. I like it all. I participate in High Performance Driving Schools, Autocross events and social drives on twisty roads. I am also an instructor for Street Survival, a safe driving school for teens.

RACE FAN My favorite racing series is the ALMS, the American LeMans Series. Following the tradition of the famous race in France, ALMS offers the fan a great experience. Combining multiple classes of both prototype and GT sports cars, on some of the best road course available. Photographing ALMS races and collecting LeMans winning race car models are also part of my hobby.