*Quick Summary: The author adds a personal eulogy as a memorial to friend Brittney Cason.* I need to write this post, but I don’t want to. Let me start at the beginning – 2011 – The filming of the Brad Paisley video Old Alabama. Brittney Cason was a Production Assistant and actress in the video. […]
Having worked with Jeff Gordon for many years, I am thankful and happy to see him inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on his first ballot. Working with him was always a positive experience. In the latter years especially, as he became even nicer and more generous with his time than he was earlier […]
Having gone from a position where others deemed me more valuable than I was, to a position where my value isn’t always readily apparent, I feel this clearly: “When you’re at the top, it’s hard to know who your true friends are because you have so much to offer. But when you’re at the bottom […]
*Quick Summary: The author adds a personal eulogy as a memorial to former boss, friend, and mentor Jim Perkins.* I am saddened to learn of the passing of automotive great and my former boss, Jim Perkins. Jim accomplished so many incredible things in the automotive business. He was a 1999 Inductee into the Corvette Hall […]
I’m not from Charlotte, NC. I was born in Virginia, and lived there for the first 11 years of my life, but NC is home. I lived in Charlotte for a few years. Three different times actually. But I’m not “from” Charlotte. It holds no claim to my heart. For years on social media bios, […]
I saw this on social media and thought I’d share it here. Life truly is about service to God and others. It’s not that hard to be nice.
*Quick Summary: The author adds a personal eulogy as a memorial to Alesha Gainey.* On August 28th, Alesha Gainey died. An end to the life of a wonderful person. Alesha had a major physical issue years ago that damaged her organs and left her vulnerable to quite a few serious conditions in the time since. […]
You know that person you haven’t spoken to in a little too long? Friend? Parent? Grandparent? Family member? CALL OR GO SEE THEM TODAY! Quit putting it off. Today is the day. God sent me as your reminder, now get crackin’! Not an email or a text, a real visit, or a phone call! If […]
During the hot months of Summer, my mind will occasionally drift back to my days on a race team. There’s nothing like being on the asphalt for the day, loud engines, weird smells, head on a swivel, the whole experience. Today, I’m reminded of the times I served as a Tire Specialist on the #1 […]
Though I’ve been gone from Hendrick Motorsports for 3 years, I stay in close touch with several departments and individuals there, and still make myself available as a resource for them. Recently, I saw this video and immediately recognized some of the cars, and one of the extras. Rick Hendrick is friends with Zac Brown, […]