Thu, 4 Sep 2008, 10:16 AM NHRA Drag Racing Champ to Visit Brenner Children's Hospital on Monday, Sept. 8th

Courtesy of Amanda Smith Mathis

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. -- NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Champion, Matt Smith along with his teammate, Angie McBride will visit the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Monday, September 8th.

Smith, the 2007 Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion and McBride will sign autographs and visit with the kids and their families en route to the pre-race activities for the Countdown to the Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina next weekend.

"We hope to give the kid's something to smile about this Monday," said Smith and McBride. "We just want to make their day a little brighter as I'm sure they will ours as well."

Brenner Children's Hospital, part of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, is the eighth busiest children's hospital in the nation and cares for children in a family-friendly environment that reflects a deep understanding of the needs of children.

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