Marchant lands hometown sponsor

Two art forms have come together as Garrett Marchant, a Roanoke Rapids native and driver of the #77 Limited Late Model, partners with Roanoke Rapids Smith Family Martial Arts for the May 11th race at Kenly's Southern National Motorsport Parkway. The partnership between the two will go beyond the racetrack.

"Fitness and being prepaired to race each time I get behind the wheel is something I work on every day. B going to Smith Family Martial Arts I am able to use their gym to stay physically fit and especially with summer coming being fit is a key with tempertures increasing in the car," Marchant said.

Warren Smith goes for a ride with Garrett Marchant

Smith Family Martial Arts loves children, which is why pro-lif advocacy is an issue close to their hearts. This year they are donating 10% of their Summer Camp proceeds to the Pregnancy Support Center of Roanoke Rapids. Parents can enroll their child for a week of Smith Family Martial Arts Summer Camp to help with this very worthy cause.

Smith Family Martial Arts students take a look inside

"We are thrilled to announce our new partnership agreement with Garrett! As a student at Smith Family Martial Atrs we've had the privilege of seeing Garrett grow from an energetic youngster into a highly focused and "driven" young man. We believe his dedication to physical and mental conditioning shows how martial arts training can help you suceed in life," said Warren Smith.

For more information on Garrett Marchant Racing visit www.garrettmarchant.com and more information on Smith Family Martial Arts visit www.smithfamilymartialarts.com