Drag Racer Ernie Smith to Champion Financial Empowerment

Building on its commitment to help consumers recover, rebuild and thrive with their credit, Secured Advantage is teaming up with Paula & Ernie Smith Motorsports to promote financial health.

“The thing that I like best about our credit union, is that in the 10 years that I’ve been a member, any time I’ve had a question or concern Catherine and the entire staff at my branch will go out of their way to help in any way they can,” said Ernie Smith. “They have always made me feel that anything I have going on is as important to them as it is me. That kind of service is hard to find these days, and I appreciate it”.

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Paula & Ernie Smith Motorsports have more than 45 years racing experience. Starting at the age of 10 on motorcycles, Ernie has raced everything from go carts to 5-second drag cars. Currently competing in the biggest nostalgia drag racing group in the world, the Southeast Gassers Association, Paula and Ernie travel everywhere from Mississippi all the way up through Ohio every season racing in front of thousands of fans live and seen by Millions worldwide through TV and media coverage.

For the past ten years

Ernie has never finished outside the top 10 in points and is a threat to win at every race. Their “Saturday Night Special” Chevy II is a fan favorite everywhere it goes, whether it’s racing or the numerous charity events they participate in yearly.

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"We appreciate the service that our branch of Secured Advantage gives us and how easy they are to work with," Smith said. "Every loan we have – all our personal vehicles as well as our motorhome and trailer for our racing program – are all through our local branch and the great people there make it a pleasure to do business with them."

Fans chan cheer the team on and see videos with Smith by following Secured Advantage and Smith on social media:

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*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Starter Loans range from $500 to $5,000. Term is based on actual loan amount, not to exceed 12 months. Approval for Starter Loan does not guarantee future lending. Improved credit score is not guaranteed. Credit score is determined by credit reporting agencies based on multiple factors, but satisfactory performance on a loan product can improve your credit score. Default on a loan, including missed or late payments, can damage your credit score. ^†The average credit card interest rate is 27.80% APR as reported by Forbes Advisor on 09/13/24. Additional criteria may apply. See credit union for details. Federally insured by NCUA.