We headed out of the country and up North for our Fan of the Week. Being that she works in the jewelry business, we figured she’d add an extra sparkle to this week’s edition.

If she does get Martin Truex, Jr. to visit her in Ontario, Canada, it sounds like he’d have a full day of fun on his hands, for sure. Hint: if you throw in some fishing, it would make Martin’s day.

Name:  Michaela Smith

From:  Ontario, Canada

Age: 18

Occupation: I am a student and also work at Zellers Jewelers

How long have you been following racing: I started watching racing in February 2004

How did you get started:  My dad and my sister are really big NASCAR fans, and I just started following it, too.

Who was your first favorite driver, and why:  Elliott Sadler and Kasey Kahne because

I like the way they drive and I like their personalities

Who is your favorite now, and why:  Martin Truex, Jr because I like his attitude and the way he drives. 

What is your favorite driver’s racing moment:  When he won the Busch Series Championships in 2004 and 2005. That’s a pretty big deal to win it twice.

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

Best race you ever saw on TV or in person:  The 2005 Richmond race in May, because I was there with hot passes watching all the action

What is your favorite track for racing:  Talladega

If your favorite driver came to your town, where would take him and what would you do:  I would take Martin to Easterbrooks restaurant which as been there since before the second world war.  Then I would take to him to Playdium to play some video

games, go go-karting and rock climbing.

If you worked at DEI, what would you like to do:  I would like to be Martin’s PR person

If you ran NASCAR for a day, what rule would you change, add or delete:  I would give five bonus points to the pole winner.