Name: Sadie
Hometown: Chevy Chase, Maryland
Current City: Brooklyn, New York
Member since: 2009
Getting to know Sadie
Q. Why did you join the Official NASCAR Fan Council?
“Because I absolutely love NASCAR and want to do everything I can to support the sport. I also feel I have a unique voice from many other NASCAR fans, living in New York City and not even owning a car.”
Q. How did you first become interested in NASCAR?
“The first race I watched was the 2003 Daytona 500 and I instantly fell in love. Even though it was rain shortened, I loved the way the commentators described the strategy and the technical aspects of the sport. As I learned more about the drivers and picked favorites, I was hooked forever.”
Q. What makes NASCAR special for you?
“I love introducing new people to NASCAR and explaining the strategies as well as the different driver personalities and associated rivalries. Many people think it’s just about turning left, but when I convince them to watch (or attend) a race with me, they get the reason I’m so obsessed. I’ve also met so many incredible people across the country attending NASCAR races. I make friends at every event.”
Q: Do you have any favorite NASCAR memories or traditions?
“My favorite memory of all time was winning a pass to Victory Lane in ’08 at Watkins Glen when my favorite driver (Kyle Busch) won the race. I was so excited, jumping up and down, that one of the crewmembers brought over the huge champagne bottle so I could celebrate with the team! Incredible!”
Q: Do you have a favorite in any of the following categories?
Driver: “Kyle Busch“
Track: “Richmond”
Memorabilia: “I don’t have much space in my tiny Brooklyn apartment, but I do keep out a collection of signed diecast cars. One of the coolest diecasts I have is the throwback Wrangler #3 that Dale Jr. won the Daytona Nationwide race with, signed by him.”
Sponsor: “Wrangler (such a good looking car)”
Q: If you could go to any NASCAR race/track, where would you go?
“Talladega”
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
“I love to knit. I get a lot of knitting done while watching NASCAR.”
Q: Tell us about your family. Do you have children and/or pets?
“I have a wonderful husband of 12 years who knows more about racing than he ever wished.”
Q: What’s your dream car?
“If it’s a dream, let’s go Maserati.”
FROM ALL OF US AT NASCAR, WE THANK SADIE FOR HER CONTINUED SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM HER IN 2016.