Just For Fun
Singer/Group:
Jimmy Buffett, Third Day, Newsong, Jamie Grace, Tenth Avenue North, MercyMe
Most Played Song on iPhone:
I’m Letting Go and Free To Be Me both by Francesca Battistelli are among my top favs. Come Monday by Jimmy Buffett hits the top of most played too.
First Car:
1990 Chevy Lumina Z34 – fire engine red
Dream Car:
1949 Mercury Lead Sled…one of these days
Hobbies:
interior decorating, field trips in race cities with my son, riding my motorcycle, boating
Motorcycle:
2003 Honda Shadow 600 VTX, purple of course!
Favorite Non-Racing Channel:
HGTV, diy network, Bravo
Favorite Non-Racing Shows:
Househunters, Love it or List it, Rehab Addict
What Most Fans Don’t Know About Me:
I feed the 6 or 7 deer in my backyard and I love our deer camera that snaps photos of them when I‘m gone. I’m a city girl born and raised in Chicago. And now that I live in the country, nature fascinates me!! My husband deer hunts, but we have an agreement he won’t hurt my furry neighbors.
Favorite Part of my Job:
the friendships I have made, things I get to see and do because of my work
Least Favorite Part of my Job:
when my son asks why mommy has to leave for work
Favorite Celebrity Interview:
Will Ferrell
Most Intriguing Celebrity Interview:
Adam Sandler, Nicolas Cage
Favorite Driver Interview:
Matt Kenseth or Tony Stewart…They give me their full attention when I ask a question, and that means the world to me.
Funniest Driver Interview:
Clint Bowyer…when I can keep his ADD in check!
Most Intriguing Driver Interview:
Ryan Newman…he’s very analytical. I am always on my toes with him.
Most Honored Feature Interview
Richard Petty, David Pearson, Junior Johnson, Bobby Allison….oh this list can go on!
Most Inspiring Real Deal Interview:
the late Bobby Hamilton Sr… he spoke words that forever remain with me.
Coolest Real Deal Interview:
Bud Moore, a decorated war hero. He invited us into his home and shared war stories that make you really appreciate your freedom.
Favorite on Location Shoot:
Mario Andretti at Andretti Winery in Napa Valley, CA. He has funny stories and I just admire him!
Favorite Crew Chief to Interview:
Todd Berrier or Tony Gibson because they are so down-to-earth and focus on the car, not on themselves.
Favorite Crew Chief to Talk Anything but Racing:
Rodney Childers is a great guy. We swap stories about our kids.
Favorite City on Race Schedule:
Sweet Home Chicago
Favorite Track on Race Schedule:
Bristol night race…nothing compares to the excitement of that night
Favorite Shopping on Race Schedule:
What girl doesn’t love a good shopping area -Dallas, TX Scottsdale, AZ and Las Vegas, NV
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Anguilla, British West Indies (5 miles off the coast of St. Maarten)
Favorite Place to Unwind:
Anywhere warm and tropical
Next Vacation Spot:
Back to Italy as a family vacation
Favorite Scriptures I Live By:
She speaks with intelligence, wisdom and grace.
—Proverbs 31:26
Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
—Colossians 4:6
The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed.
—Proverbs 11:25
Famous Quotes I Live By:
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
— Confucius
“There are times when silence has the loudest voice.”
— Leroy Brownlow
“Be true to your work, your word and your friends.”
— Henry David Thoreau
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
— John Quincy Adams
“True affluence is not needing anything.”
— Gary Snyder
“Jumping at several small opportunities may get us there more quickly than waiting for one big one to come along.”
— Hugh Allen“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’”
— Erma Bombeck