Christopher Kelley
Age: 18
Location: Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Occupation: Soldier
How long have you been a fan?
Since Jimmie's rookie season in 2002 at Daytona.
How did your interest in racing start?
My father was a Jeff Gordon fan and heĀ got me into NASCAR at a very young age.
Who was your favorite first driver?
Jeff Gordon.
Who is your favorite current driver?
Jimmie Johnson.
If you had three hours to spend with your favorite driver, what would you do?
I would just sit down and talk, get to know him and, hopefully, he could get to know me and, of course, get him to sign some of my die-cast cars.
What is your most memorable moment in racing?
The 2006 Daytona 500 when I got to see Jimmie win. The picture of me is from 2006 before the race.
How many races do you attend each year?
Before this year, my father and I would go to the Daytona 500 and Watkins Glen every year. We've been doing thatĀ since 2000.
What is your favorite track?
Bristol.
If you worked in racing, what would you do?
My dream job would be to be a crew chief, but, really, any job that kept me by the track.
If you were in charge of NASCAR, what would you change?
The schedule more than anything; make it easier on teams when it comes to traveling, plus maybe change the race schedule in the Chase, like adding a road course race.