Meet Nate Official NASCAR Fan Council member of the month
Name: Nate
Current City: Pinch, West Virginia
Member since: 2014
Getting to know Nate
Q. Why did you join the Official NASCAR Fan Council?
"I joined the NASCAR Fan Council because I have been a devoted fan for 15 years (basically my entire life that I can remember). I always wanted a way for my voice to be heard by some of the people who truly have an impact on the sport. It is great to be able to voice my opinion and know I can possibly have a difference on a sport I truly love, that I plan my weekends around, and honestly spend a lot of money every year going to various races."
Q. What comes to mind when you think of NASCAR? What's your favorite NASCAR memory?
"I think of intensity, competitiveness, and fan interaction like no other sport…..it is absolutely unmatched in all three of those areas on a week to week basis. Being a Carl Edwards fan since he came into the sport, my favorite memory involves him. I was able to celebrate with Carl after he won the 2011 Nationwide race at Nashville when he ran up into the stands. I was close enough to get a high 5 and touch the checkered flag! I had people blowing up my phone saying I was all over ESPN next to Carl Edwards, jumping around and going crazy with him and the rest of the fans. This also was the day after I met him for the first time, definitely a weekend I'll never forget!"
Q: Do you have a favorite in any of the following categories?
Driver: "Carl Edwards"
Track: "Talladega & Martinsville"
Memorabilia: "My 'wall of fame' in our NASCAR themed television room with at least 50 driver autographed hero cards from the Cup, Nationwide, and Truck ranks, including the late Jason Leffler & a clear shadow box with a signed shirt and pictures of me shaking Carl Edwards hand, talking to him, and him signing the shirt from the Nashville race in 2011."
Q: If you could go to any NASCAR race/track, where would you go?
"Sonoma! Love road course racing (we need one in the Chase), it's in a beautiful area, and I love to travel, but haven't been to San Francisco and northern California"
Q: Tell us about your family. Do you have children and/or pets?
"Two dogs and three cats, but no kids!"
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
"Love to workout, ride my jet ski, travel, and attend West Virginia football and basketball games."
Q: What’s your dream car?
"Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500"
From all of us at NASCAR, we thank Nate for his continued support and look forward to hearing from him in 2015!