We headed north of the border for our Fan of the Week to Canada. This is one case where there is no doubt who he pulled for; and who is still his favorite driver.
Be sure to check out his rule change for NASCAR, an interesting thought and reason he came up with make some sense. It also looks like he invited the whole team up to his house for a cookout, too.
Name: Tim Norek
From: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Age: 40
Occupation: Self-employed
How long have you been following racing: 30 years
How did you get started: I have always loved cars and auto racing, so it was just natural to start following NASCAR.
Who was your first favorite driver, and why: Dale Earnhardt was my favourite driver
Who is your favorite now, and why: I don't have a favourite driver anymore, but I pull for DEI as a team and I like to see Tony Stewart run well, he reminds me a lot about Dale Sr.
What is your favorite driver’s best racing moment: The Winston 500 at Talladega in 2000 will forever live in my memory.
How many races do you attend a year: I used too attend Michigan once a year in August and did that for 10 years. I haven't attended a race since 2001.
Best race you ever saw on TV or in person: Again, the Winston 500 at Dega in 2000 with Dale coming from 18th to first in the closing laps.
What is your favorite track for racing: Martinsville Speedway, I've won many races there in online competition and I think it is a great track to go to watch a race in person.
If your favorite driver came to your town, where would take him and what would you do: If anyone from DEI came to my home town I'd probably just have them over for a BBQ and some cold beers. Give them a chance to kick back and relax knowing how busy their schedules must be.
If you worked at DEI, what would you like to do: I'd be a hands-on mechanic or a driver; if a 40-year old could be given a shot.
If you ran NASCAR for a day, what rule would you change, add or delete: I would raise the minimum age to race in NASCAR’s elite division to 25-years old. I believe the young drivers racing now may have talent, but they lack maturity and respect for the competitors.
