DOB: November 26, 1956 In: Hickory, NC
Racing Inspirations: “My dad (Ned), Johnny Unitas and Richard Petty.”
Hobbies/Interests: “Oh well, there’s not much time left in this business for hobbies, but I enjoy playing golf. I enjoy watching my kids participate in sports and activities that they have around school. I like to watch NFL football. And from there, there’s not a lot of time left.”
Early Racing Memory: “Hmmmm. Early memories would be back when my dad was racing. And in 1965, my dad winning the championship that year. I have many other memories. But obviously that’s one that’s very special to us.”
Pre-Race Feeling: “Excited. About to have the opportunity to have a chance to win another race.”
Funny Racing Memory: “Aw gosh. I’m sure there are things that made me laugh. I guess just watching some of the crazy things that we as drivers – myself included – have done when we’ve become angry. I think that it’s fun to sit back and look at those things and realize at how stupid we might have looked [smiles].”
Favorite Meal: “Probably pasta.”
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Butter pecan.”
Favorite Movie: “Remember The Titans.”
Favorite TV Shows: “CSI Miami, Grey’s Anatomy.”
Musical Tastes: “I listen to what my kids listen to. I probably like Alan Jackson as much as anything. Not that they listen to that [smiles].”
Greatest Sports Moment: “Winning the Championship in 1999.”
Most Painful Moment: “Hmmmm. I don’t know that it actually happened to me, even though I’ve had some painful things to myself. But when Dale Earnhardt lost his life at Daytona 500.”
Worst Injury: “My worst injury was a broken ankle at Charlotte in 1980.”
Closest Racing Friends: “Bobby and Terry Labonte. Michael Waltrip. Kyle Petty.”
Funniest Racers: “Probably Michael Waltrip is at the top of that list. What’s it about him? He’s fun to be around. I mean he has a different way of looking at things. Very quick wit. Just to be around, kind of eases your mind a little bit.”
Toughest Competitors: “Racers? Gosh. The most intense guy is probably Mark Martin. I don’t know that it’s someone that you fear, but. But you know that he’s a total racer and he’s always got his mind set on trying to win.”
People Qualities Most Admired: “Basically, honesty is the biggest thing. I think that’s what you look for – people that you can count on, with what they say.”
Favorite Vacation Spot: “Las Vegas.”
Family: Wife, Kelley; children, Jason, Natalee, Karsyn, Zachary; pets, cat, Samantha; dog, Zoe.
Quote: “I have absolutely no regrets and I feel very fortunate to be able to finish my career on my own terms. I’m very fortunate to go out with the best sponsor in the business with UPS. I’m very lucky to have had the career I had. It’s been a privilege and an honor.”
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