Fan of the Week
Penny Thompson at age 39
Age: 61
Location: Blue Grass, Iowa
Occupation: Day Care Worker/Grandmother/Great Grandma
How long have you been a fan?
NASCAR fan for 20 years. Jimmie Johnson fan for eight years.
How did your interest in racing start?
My husband raced dirt tracks.
Who was your favorite first driver?
Mark Martin.
Who is your favorite current driver?
Jimmie Johnson.
If you had three hours to spend with your favorite driver, what would you do?
Walk the bike path along the Mississippi river. Catch the river taxi so Jimmie could see the tranquil setting that is part of our national heritage.
What is your most memorable moment in racing?
Sitting at Bristol when the capacity was 30,000 seats and wiping dust from the tires off our arms from our eighth row concrete seats.
How many races do you attend each year?
One NASCAR race and multiple dirt tracks.
What is your favorite track?
Bristol.
If you worked in racing, what would you do?
Tech inspection.
If you were in charge of NASCAR, what would you change?
Eliminate the Lucky Dog.