Meet James, Official NASCAR Fan Council member of the month
Name: James
Current City: Springfield, MO
Hometown: Decherd, TN
Member since: 2008
Getting to know James
Q: Why did you join the Official NASCAR Fan Council?
"I have a passion for NASCAR! My younger brother in the early 90's would always talk about Dale E. I just love NASCAR"
Q: What comes to mind when you think of NASCAR? What's your favorite NASCAR memory?
"The race in KC just after 9-11. The fly-over and the drive and passion that was demonstrated by NASCAR that day. I also had in-field and pit passes (hot pass) and had a great race weekend. At the top as well was the D500 win by Dale E"
Q: Do you have a favorite in any of the following categories?
Driver: "Dale Earnhardt"
Track: "Daytona and KC"
Memory: "I have autographs of many of the drivers, and pictures"
Q: If you could go to any NASCAR race/track, where would you go?
"Daytona"
Q: Tell us about your family. Do you have children and/or pets?
"A native of Decherd, Tennessee, I am the husband of thirty-four years to Rose and the proud father of twins – Derick and Erick and grandchildren Mylo and Kayla"
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
"Involved in the community through the UPS Neighbor to Neighbor Program and a past management chair. I was United Way campaign coordinator in two previous assignments. In the past, I worked very closely with Habitat for Humanity in coordinating UPS activities. NASCAR"
Q: What's your dream car?
"I really like the new C7 Vette. I have a 1997 C5"
From all of us at NASCAR, we thank James for his continued support and look forward to hearing from him in 2014!