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How did you get into racing?
I grew up at Rockford Speedway, I've been going since I was 2 weeks old I grew up watching my dad and uncle Charlie race.
Who is your favorite NASCAR (or other pro) driver?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. I always liked Dale for who he has become, He had big shoes to fill and had a lot of pressure put on him and I feel he handled it all with class.
Who do you need to thank?
A lot of people. My mom and dad, my brother Travis and everyone who has sponsored me and my fans and of course my wife & kids.
How many years have you been racing? And What Divisions?
This will be my 23rd year. I've race RoadRunners, Hobby Stocks & Sportsmen.
What is your favorite memory at Rockford Speedway?
I would have to say seeing Joe Shear winning his last NSTC with no front clip passing Steve Carlson for the lead and doing it clean, Joe Shear is my racing hero along with my Dad of course.
Which track do you enjoy running the most?
I love racing at every track I've visited, If I had to pick one it would be Lacrosse its big and fast.
Which track do you tend to struggle the most with?
No Doubt Jefferson Speedway, It never used to be, but I struggle a lot there, I still love going there though.
What race win would you consider your most prestigious?
I don't know... all 4 of my NSTC wins mean the most to me, they all have special things about them to me.
What Rockford driver (past or present) do you respect the most?
Well my dad and Joe Shear of course. But other then them Ricky Bilderback, He was extremely fast and clean. I dont remember seeing him run guys up the hill and he was super nice to talk too, He still is when I see him. The other would be Al Papini he was the first Late Model guy to talk to me. I remember he asked me at Brackets one year how my car was and offered me some tires so I could go faster. I will never forget I followed him around at the Machesney Park Mall Car Show talking to him about the up-coming season and unfortunately we lost Al shortly after. He was always nice to me and one heck of a wheel man.
What are your 2020 Plans?
I will be racing my sportsmen again and plan on doing some enduro races. Would also be running the Dells Showdown & Oktoberfest at Lacrosse Speedway.
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