We went to check out a Martin Truex, Jr. appearance for Kraft Foods at a Jewel Osco while in Chicagoland. Our goal was to see if we could find a few Martin fans to be our Fan of the Week.

We only found about 350 of them. But, the one we chose had such a smile on her face, and waited a few hours in line, we just had to make her our Fan of the Week.

Name: Jennifer Johnsen

Age: 20

From: Carol Stream, Ill.

Occupation: I work part time at Victoria’s Secret and I go to Northern Illinois University for Advertising and Marketing.

How long have you been following racing: Since I was around five years old. My dad, who is standing right there (and he was) got me interested. He watched it all the time and I just kind of got interested in it from there

Who was your first favorite driver: I would have to say Martin Truex, Jr.

Why do you follow him: He’s very good looking (Laughs) and I think he’s a real good race car driver. I just like his attitude because he’s out to win. I used to play soccer, so I’m real competitive and I like that in a driver.

What was your favorite race of Martin’s: It was the Daytona race last weekend, he drove a great race and made a great move there at the end for the win.

Best race you ever saw: In person, it would have to be my first one at Chicagoland last year. On TV, it would have to be to be any race at Daytona.

If you could work at DEI, what would you like to do: I would definitely want to work in the Advertising/Marketing areas.

Let’s say Martin comes up to your hometown for a visit. What would you do and where would you go: I would hang out with him to learn more about him. Then, I would take him to meet all my friends and kind of show him off. (Laughs)