Fan of the Week
Byron Palmer
Age: 39
Location: Loganville, GA
Occupation: Advertising
How long have you been a fan?
I started following NASCAR in 2004.
How did your interest in racing start?
I used to watch the races with my Dad on Sunday afternoons on TV. But it wasn't until I experienced my first race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in October of 2004 that I really got hooked on NASCAR.
Who was your favorite first driver?
Jimmie Johnson
Who is your favorite current driver?
Jimmie Johnson
If you had three hours to spend with your favorite driver, what would you do?
Play golf!
What is your most memorable moment in racing?
When Jimmie won his first Championship in 2006!
How many races do you attend each year?
Four - Atlanta (Spring and Fall) and Talladega (Spring and Fall)
What is your favorite track?
Talladega baby! I love that track. Three-wide racing at 185 mph! And of course, the wrecks there are pretty spectacular there, too.
If you worked in racing, what would you do?
I would be a driver! I love driving fast!
If you were in charge of NASCAR, what would you change?
I wouldn't change a thing! NASCAR rocks!