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13 Facts About Lisa Smokstad

1.

Lisa Jones Smokstad was born on September 6,1969 and is an American tire specialist.

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Lisa Smokstad has been employed by multiple-champion NASCAR race car team Hendrick Motorsports since 1999, and has worked for various drivers.

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Lisa Smokstad is the daughter of Ellis and Pat Jones.

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Lisa Smokstad began participating in gymnastics and competed in the sport until her early teenage years.

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Lisa Smokstad worked as a child advocate in Minnesota's courtrooms.

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Lisa Smokstad obtained the job as she was the only member of her family who could understand tire fractions.

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In 1992, Lisa Smokstad graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

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8.

In 1996, Lisa Smokstad began working as a tireperson for her brother-in-law who was competing in American Speed Association-sanctioned races.

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Lisa Smokstad advised her not to send a resume to Hendrick Motorsports because of her gender.

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Lisa Smokstad later worked with various drivers who raced for Hendrick Motorsports.

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Lisa Smokstad coached a gymnastics team while not working in auto racing.

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Lisa Smokstad gave birth to her daughter, RaElla, on August 30,2007.

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Lisa Smokstad was promoted by Hendrick Motorsports in 2010 to focus on strategizing and tire testing.