Name: John
Current City: Warwick, Rhode Island
Member since: 2009
Getting to know John
Q. Why did you join the Official NASCAR Fan Council?
“I jumped at the opportunity to join the Fan Council because I am an avid NASCAR fan. Thank you NASCAR for listening to the fans and allowing us to provide feedback on important issues pertaining to the sport. I am proud to be a member of the NASCAR Fan Council.”
Q. How did you first become interested in NASCAR?
“I first became interested after seeing highlights of a race that included hard racing and an outspoken Tony Stewart. I decided to watch a race and was hooked.”
Q. What makes NASCAR special for you?
“The fan-friendly atmosphere. There is not another sport out there that is more accessible and fan oriented than NASCAR.”
Q: Do you have any favorite NASCAR memories or traditions?
“My favorite memories include Tony Stewart climbing the fence to get the checkered flag after a win. Also the 2011 Homestead race when Tony held off Carl Edwards to win his 3rd championship. As far as traditions, I enjoy attending the summer and fall Chase races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.”
Q: Do you have a favorite in any of the following categories?
Driver: “Tony Stewart.”
Track: “Bristol Motor Speedway.”
Memorabilia: “All of my Tony Stewart memorabilia and Smoke gear.”
Q: If you could go to any NASCAR race/track, where would you go?
“Bristol Motor Speedway for the night race.”
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
“Watch races of course. I also enjoy going to concerts and stand-up comedy shows. Also plan to do some traveling in the next couple of years as well.”
Q: Tell us about your family. Do you have children and/or pets?
“Getting married this October to my long term girlfriend Olivia (Kyle Busch fan). We have two dogs Smoke (yes, after the driver) and Sadie.”
Q: What’s your dream car?
“70s Stingray Corvette.”
FROM ALL OF US AT NASCAR, WE THANK JOHN FOR HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM HIM IN 2016.