We headed to the Lone Star State for our Fan of the Week. It seems this person got the racing bug like many people do, from a boy/girlfriend who becomes a spouse. And, we always say a happy race fan is a happy spouse.

Be sure to check out Glenda’s answer of what she would do if she ran NASCAR for a day. There’s seems to be a growing sentiment among fans for that notion, too.

Name: Glenda McCroskey

From: Fort Worth, Texas

Occupation: I am a Senior Administrative Assistant for AmeriCredit

How long have you been following racing: I have been following racing for just a little more than 13 years.

How did you get started:  My husband got me interested in racing. When I met him, he was already a serious fan. I just caught the fever and have had it ever since - for 13 years.

Who was your first favorite driver, and why: Dale Earnhardt, I loved the way he drove and intimidated everyone.

Who is your favorite now, and why: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps; hopefully to a Championship this year.

What is your favorite driver's best racing moment: Dale Jr’s first win at

Texas. I loved it when his Dad met him in Victory Lane

How many races do you attend a year: We try to get to two or more

Best race you ever saw on TV or in person: Daytona 500 in 1998

What is your favorite track for racing: Bristol or Richmond.

If your favorite driver came to your town, where would take him and what would you do: I would take him to my house, cook him a home made southern dinner and just sit and talk about him and family.

If you worked at DEI, what would you like to do:  I would love to help do promotions and public relations for the driver.

If you ran NASCAR for a day, what rule would you change, add or delete:

If I ran NASCAR for a day, I would probably do something about the Cup drivers in the Busch Series, maybe limit them to so many per year.