For this week’s edition, we headed west to California. One thing we’ve always liked about our fans is they come in all sizes, states and ages. For our Fan of the Week, we chose this young man because we couldn’t say the name of his village, but we could type it.

The picture was taken about five minutes after he met Dale Jr, so that might explain the perma-grin he has on his face. And, if his name gets to the hauler drivers after reading what he’d like to do here at DEI, they might just take him up on that offer.

Name: Austin Lassa

From: Mi Wuk Village, California

Age: I’m nine years old

Occupation: Student

How long have you been following racing: All my nine years of life and I’ve attended 13 races in those nine years.

How did you get started: By attending my first race at Sears Point, in Sonoma, California at Infineon Raceway.

Who was your first favorite driver, and why: Dale Earnhardt – because he was the best!!!

Who is your favorite now, and why: Dale Earnhardt Jr., because he’s a lot like his dad. He’s also a very nice person.

What is your favorite driver's best racing moment: Dale Jr. winning the Daytona 500 in 2004 was the best.

How many races do you attend a year: I get to two races a year

Best race you ever saw on TV or in person: Infineon Raceway

What is your favorite track for racing: Infineon Raceway

If your favorite driver came to your town, where would take him and what would you do: I would take him four-wheeling and ask him some NASCAR questions.

If you worked at DEI, what would you like to do: Wash and detail the cars and the hauler.

If you ran NASCAR for a day, what rule would you change, add or delete: I would add more races and have more drivers in the event, too.