Name: JJ
Current City: Chesterfield, Virginia
Member since: 2011
Getting to KNOW JJ
Q. How did you first become interested in NASCAR?
“My father introduced meet NASCAR back in 1992 when he had me sit down and watch a race with him. I have been hooked to the sport ever since. Now I have both of my kids interested in watching on a weekly basis as well. My entire family looks forward to go to both Cup and Xfinity races at Richmond Raceway every year as well as our local short tracks over the summer time!”
Q. What makes NASCAR special for you?
“I enjoy the speed, sounds and overall competition that each race brings. Having both of my sons watching it with me makes it even more enjoyable.”
Q. Do you have any favorite NASCAR memory?
“My favorite NASCAR memory would have to be going to my first race back in 1994. My father took me to a race at Richmond race way back then it was called Richmond International Raceway and it was the most exciting event I’ve ever been to. I remember early in the race there was a wreck in the turn one right in front of us and it peeled the side of Harry Gant’s car off. Also my favorite driver Rusty Wallace almost won the race. It was the first time my father and I spent the entire day together and it was a great bonding experience for both of us.”
Q: Do you have a favorite in any of the following categories?
Drivers: “Kyle Busch and Erik Jones because I feel like these two would not only be the most entertaining to hang around because of their personalities but I feel like they would be very open to my kids and they would make them feel welcome and they could be themselves around them.”
Sponsor: “My favorite NASCAR sponsor would have to be M&M’s because Kyle Busch has been one of my favorite driver since he entered the Xfinity series. So my favorite snack on any race weekend would be any candy that Mars M&M’s makes.”
Favorite Place to Watch a Race: “My favorite section to watch a race when my family goes to Richmond Raceway will have to be the Commonwealth Tower. And this section you can see the entire race track and the view is amazing.”
Q: Do you have any race day traditions?
“Our family’s race day traditions is to bet on who will win the race. We put the kids 1:64 scale diecast cars in a bag and for each car you pull out you bet a dollar. It brings even more excitement to the race when my kids and I are watching it. Not only do they cheer on their favorite drivers, but they also cheer on whoever they pull out of the bag that day.”
FROM ALL OF US AT NASCAR, WE THANK JJ FOR HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM HIM IN 2018!