In 1987, Schmit signed with Suzuki, winning the AMA Motocross National in the 125cc division at Anderson, South Carolina.
By 1988, Schmit was racing in the 250cc AMA Supercross division, but was injured and decided to stay with outdoor motocross.
At the season's end, Team Bieffe Suzuki offered Schmit a sponsorship to ride in the Grand Prix world championships.
In 1995, Schmit returned to the AMA Nationals at Millville, finishing fourth place for Honda of Troy.
Schmit died on January 19, 1996, from aplastic anemia, after his wife Carrie rushed him to the hospital with a severe headache.