I admit I haven't always been a NASCAR fan. As a Charlotte native, there were two camps: love it or hate it, and my family was in the latter. However, when I moved to my little apartment years ago with no cable, Fox was one of the only channels I got, and I started watching NASCAR. Their coverage and the fact that (from the apt. balcony) I could hear the cars racing at Lowe's Speedway, well, I learned it's a lot more than just driving in a circle.
These days I am a full-fledged fan, so I was thrilled to get an opportunity last month to interview top-tier driver Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana! A short jaunt to Kernersville landed me in the middle of high-performance vehicle dreamland.
The Harvicks have located their headquarters here in the Triad, and I was fortunate to be part of a tour of their amazing facility. I got to walk past Trucks just back from a Saturday race -- the paint on the front hoods burned off mostly through road rash -- and I even got to pet the shop dog! The couple was gracious to spend a little time with me, and I enjoyed talking with DeLana about her role with the business.
Look for the couple's profile in the summer edition of Triad Living magazine. Meanwhile, I'll be cheering for Harvick in the Race to the Chase, especially since his staff gave me a goodie bag filled with Reese's cups and Mr. Goodbars. I am always a sucker for candy.
