For this edition, we headed to the Midwest for our Fan of the Week. With two decades of NASCAR watching under his belt, he’s certainly qualified. Check out what he’d do if Dale Jr. came to visit him in Kansas City; it’s the first time we’ve had that answer.
Name: Ronald Grayson Sr.
From: Kansas City, Mo.
Age: 47 years old.
Occupation: The Flying J as a Maintenance Worker
How long have you been following racing: For 20 years now
How did you get started: I was just flipping channels one day, found it and never turned away from then on.
Who was your first favorite driver, and why: Bill Elliott because he was one of the big winners at the time.
Who is your favorite now, and why: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. because he's just good all the way around. Hands down!!!
What is your favorite driver's racing moment: When Dale Jr. won the Daytona 500 in 2004.
How many races do you attend a year: Haven't made it to one yet.
Best race you ever saw on TV or in person: Daytona 500 when Dale Sr. won in 1998.
What is your favorite track for racing: Daytona; no question.
If your favorite driver came to your town, where would take him and what would you do: To our family reunion because you can't put a price on good home cooking.
If you worked at DEI, what would you like to do: I would like to be on the pit crew working on the car and as a tire changer on race day.
If you ran NASCAR for a day, what rule would you change, add or delete: ABSOLUTELY NO MORE RESTRICTOR PLATES!