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James Collins

Age: 35

Location: Pikeville, KY

Occupation: CSX Railroad

How long have you been a fan?

I started watching races off and on in 2000 but became a diehard fan in 2003 after going to my first race.

How did your interest in racing start?

My interest really took off after a friend at work took me to my first race. It was the night race at Bristol in 2003. That was all it took and I was hooked.

Who was your favorite first driver?

Jimmie Johnson. I went to my first race without a favorite driver. My dad is a retired Lowe's store manager so I started cheering for the Lowe's car. That was how I became a Jimmie Johnson fan.

Who is your favorite current driver?

Jimmie Johnson

If you had three hours to spend with your favorite driver, what would you do?

I hope we would be able to sit around a cookout and take it easy from the everyday hussle and bussle of life, as my friends and I do, and talk like we were childhood friends.

What is your most memorable moment in racing?

Attending the last Southern 500 at Darlington and watching Jimmie win. I also was able to meet him at the SPEED Trackside Stage. Also, attending the Vegas race in 2005 and watching Jimmie win again.

How many races do you attend each year?

At least the two races at Bristol and I then try to go to at least one or two more.

What is your favorite track?

Bristol and Darlington

If you worked in racing, what would you do?

I would like to work in public relations between the fans and the drivers.

If you were in charge of NASCAR, what would you change?

The line-up of the races. I think some of the tracks that have two race dates should be reduced to one. Those extra race dates could then be given to the tracks that don’t have races.

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