Gaylen has been racing for 30+ years and has been on the pro mod circuit for 16 years now. Gaylen is the co-owner/driver of "Hellair" our 1957 Chevy Pro-Mod. He also is the co-owner and operator of LenMar Motorsports, Inc. Gaylen grew up at race tracks all around the DFW area following in his dad's footsteps but his passion led him down the Pro Mod path. He started out running a 555 c.i. nitrous power plant but decided after 2 years that he needed to step up if he was going to be competitive so he purchased a 1994 Blown Alcohol Camaro nicknamed the “Texas Bounty Hunter” which led him to two TOPMA championships in 2003/2004. After partnering up with Mark, they bought a '41 Willys that they ran for one season then purchased a Jeffers Pro Car's 1970 Cuda (which is now retired) and then a Tim McAmis ‘57 Chevy "Hellair". On order for 2011 is a Garret Race Cars 1959 Corvette.

Mark Eddins has been a hotrod guy his whole life. After meeting Gaylen in 2006 they started LenMar Motorsports and brought a full blown race shop to the Mansfield/Kennedale area. Mark has recently purchased a dragster and wants to get into the swing of things and give the drag racing thing a try so look for him tearing up the strip at the Kennedale track very soon!

Celeste Smith is Gaylen’s lovely wife of 22 years and she is always at Gaylen’s side no matter what he is driving. She coordinates the racing operation for the whole crew along with turning a few wrenches. She also packs the chutes on anything Gaylen drives.

In 2009, LenMar Motorsports hired 2nd generation racer Brandon Pesz as the Crew Chief for Gaylen Smith/Texas Bounty Hunter. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the team such as tuning Steve Engle to be one of the first 16 door car teams in the 5-second club with a 5.97 at 241 mph. He has won on the IHRA/NHRA/ADRL and TOPMA circuits. In 2009, he added tuning the first TOPMA car to exceed 200 mph in the 1/8 mile to his resume when Gaylen clocked a 3.908 at 200.8 mph in the 70 Cuda. Since then our best 1/8 mile ET and MPH are in the ’57 Chevy with a 3.670 at over 208 mph.

David is one of only two founding crew members for Gaylen Smith (the other being his wife of 22 years). David is the clutch specialist and diver. David also works at LenMar Motorsports as one of the many mechanics on site.

Paint & Graphics: Custom scheme by "Critter" at House of Hotrods

The Powerplant: 526ci AJ Hemi, PSI Screwcharger, Composite Specialties Carbon Fiber Injector Hat, MSD 44 Magneto, Waterman Fuel Pump, LenMar Custom Management

The Driveline: Coan Converter, Lenco Drive

Chassis: Tim McAmis Race Cars, Penske coilovers/Lamb struts, McAmis floater, Strange brakes

Wheels & Tires: Weld Racing with Hoosier Tires on the front, 36 x 17 x 16 Weld Racing with Hoosier Tires on the rear

Additions: Stroud Safety Equipment, LenMar Custom Fuel Management, Race Pak Gauges, LenMar Chassis Setup

Best ET: 3.670 Best MPH: 208.5

Paint & Graphics: Custom scheme by "Critter" at House of Hotrods

The Powerplant: 526ci AJ Hemi, PSI Screwcharger, Composite Specialties Carbon Fiber Injector Hat, MSD 44 Magneto, Waterman Fuel Pump, LenMar Custom Management

The Driveline: Coan Converter, Lenco Drive

Chassis: Garret Race Cars, Penske coilovers/Lamb struts, McAmis floater, Strange brakes

Wheels & Tires: Weld Racing with Hoosier Tires on the front, 36 x 17 x 16 Weld Racing with Hoosier Tires on the rear

Additions: Simpson Safety Equipment, LenMar Custom Fuel Management, Race Pak Gauges, LenMar Chassis Setup

Best ET: 3.70 Best MPH: 204