North Haverhill, N.H. (September 12, 2009): Fadden Racing’s Jonathan Smith is pretty confident heading into the Heluva Good Fall 125 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Despite a 21st place finish there back in June, Smith is certain the Fadden Racing-owned No. 16 Chevrolet can be a contender among the top-five when the series returns there on September 18th.

“My strong points at NHMS are my team: they are the ones who make the best car and do the great pit stops to get me up to the front. All I have to do is drive,” Smith said. “We had a strong car the last time we were there, and I know they’ll give me another one when we go back.”

In June, Smith worked his way through the field to get up to third before late-race contact sent him into the wall and ended his day prematurely. It was a disappointing end to a promising day for the 23-year-old Drive for Diversity driver.

With the series in the final stretch of the season, Smith is hoping that a top-10 finish will catapult him into the top-10 in points.

“I believe every race is just as important as the last, or next, but these last two races are very important for me, and the team,” Smith said. “We are just outside the top ten in points, and two solid finishes will put us where we need to be to wrap up the season in the top ten. Patience and saving the equipment on the car is what you need to be there in the end, so that will be a key part of our strategy.”

Smith, who’s goals include competing at NASCAR’s highest levels, also feels that the Camping World East Series race at New Hampshire allows for a special opportunity to showcase yourself as a driver to the Sprint Cup Series car owners.

“I love racing at NHMS. It brings a whole new element when you are racing on the same weekend as the Cup guys, not really more pressure, but a different atmosphere,” he said. “We want to showcase this team to sponsors and the Cup teams and we can do that when you’re racing on the same weekend as these guys. Everyone just seems to take a little more notice.”

The Heluva Good Fall 125 takes the green flag at 5 p.m. eastern time on Friday, September 18th. For more information on Jonathan Smith or Fadden Racing, visit www.faddenracing.net.