GETTING TO KNOW NATHAN
Q. How did you first become interested in NASCAR?
“I come from a racing family, so as a family, as far back as I can remember, Saturday nights were spent at the dirt track, and Sunday afternoons were always spent watching the NASCAR race. I got a Dale Earnhardt car for Christmas when I was 8, and I have been a diehard Earnhardt fan since then. I got to go to my first race, Talladega, when I was 12 years old... that was 25 years ago, and I have been to Talladega EVERY year since then!!! There's nothing like experiencing a NASCAR race in person!”
Q. What makes NASCAR special for you?
“I like the non-stop action. I like the driver personalities, the pit strategies, the speed, and the skill. I like that NASCAR makes sure to keep the field competitive. I like that it's a high intensity sport that is also family friendly. I like that NASCAR seems like a family community.”
Q. Do you have any favorite NASCAR memories or traditions?
“My favorite NASCAR memory has to be the very first race I ever attended. It was Talladega Superspeedway back in 1993. I was 12 years old, and I will never forget the feeling of those cars coming by the first time at full speed. I was sitting with my family on the 2nd row and could feel the rumble in my chest as the field roared past. I was cheering on my driver, Dale Earnhardt, who led quite a bit that day. In the end, we watched as Rusty Wallace flipped violently in the grass crossing the finish line. I will never forget my first NASCAR race!”
Q: Do you have a favorite in any of the following categories?
Driver: "Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer. Jimmie Johnson, because he is possibly the greatest driver ever, and I would like to go on a run with him. I am a runner myself and I think that would be cool. Clint Bowyer because he knows how to have a good time, and there's no way that wouldn't be fun!"
Track: "Talladega Superspeedway"
Sponsor: “My favorite NASCAR sponsor would have to be Chevrolet. I have always supported Chevy drivers and always driven Chevy trucks. They have supported NASCAR for so long, and have a long history of winning!”
NASCAR Snack: "I love the Talla-mento Dogwitch at Talladega... with an ice cold beer of course!"Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
“I love spending time with my wife and daughter. My daughter is 5 and she loves Dale Jr and Jimmie Johnson!!! I am also a runner, and love to spend time running each day.”
FROM ALL OF US AT NASCAR, WE THANK NATHAN FOR HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM HIM IN 2018!Look for Nathan on the Official NASCAR Fan Council page on NASCAR.COM.