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1. Nickname: The General
2. Home State: Michigan
3. Resides: Mooresville, N.C.
4. Where are you going to school and what are you studying? Mitchell (Statesville) for now and studying criminal justice.
5. Why purple? Well I have always liked purple since I was 5 so it just stuck.
6. Any inspiration behind the #59 ? My dad was born in 1959 so I just used the last 2 digits.
7. How did you get into racing? When I was 4 and living in NY we watched go karts at a local track.
8. Favorite racing memory: Winning my first race in 2000 in go karts.
9. Do you have a favorite East Lincoln driver to race with? I like to race with everybody. They each make everyone better.
10.If you could change one thing about this past season, what would it be? Um…I really can’t think of anything
11.If you had to compare yourself as a racer to any driver past/present who would it be and why? Mark Martin. He just takes what the car can get him then gets ready for next week.
12.Favorite thing to do other than race? Hang out with my friends; usually playing a sport or watching them play.
13. Has winning a championship changed you at all? If so, how? I don’t really think so. I feel the same and everything; it just gives you more inspiration.
14. What's on your iPod? I don’t have one but if I did I’m a strict country listener.
15. Top 3 Favorite Movies of All Time? Get Back to Dirt, Miracle on Ice (1980 U.S. Hockey Team) &
Mall Cop
16. Do you follow any sports other than racing? Which sports? and Which Teams Do You Pull For? Oh Yeah, baseball Yankees, football is Bucs (Tampa Bay), basketball the Heat (Miami), College Basketball [I pull for] Duke.
17. Least Favorite Racing Memory? Any time I crash
18. Have you played any sports besides racing? Yeah, I [played] football for 6 years and basketball for 1 year. I also played baseball for 1 year.
19. Do you have any sponsors you would like to thank? Yes, Tiremasters, Harwells, Mom and Dad, TJ's Motorsports Warehouse, Advance Auto Parts, and all others who have helped.
20. What are your future racing aspirations? Run as much as possible and just have fun at the track.
21. What is your favorite thing about East Lincoln Speedway? Having a good time with all the other drivers at the track.