It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for a new Fan of the Week. For this edition, we found a guy who knew, and knows, his “part” pretty well. He’s a fan of more then two decades, so you know he’s seen his share of laps around the tracks.

Name:  Jim Bansfield

From: Plainville MA

Occupation: Part’s clerk at Keigan Chevrolet

How long have you been following racing: About 27 years

How did you get started: By watching what I could on TV

Who was your first favorite driver, and why: Dale Earnhardt because he was the best there will ever be.

Who is your favorite now, and why: I pull for almost anyone driving a Chevy, even though no one will ever be as good as Big E.

What is your favorite driver’s racing moment: When Dale won the 1998 Daytona 500, that was something special.

How many races do you attend a year: I go to both races at New Hampshire every year.

Best race you ever saw on TV or in person: That’s an easy one, the 1998 Daytona 500

What is your favorite track for racing: Bristol

If you worked at DEI, what would you like to do: Well, since I am already doing it at the dealership, I would like to work in the parts department at DEI.

If you ran NASCAR for a day, what rule would you change, add or delete: I would definitely get rid of the Free Pass Rule where someone gets back on the lead lap.