DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Mello Yello Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 STP Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 STP Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Valvoline Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Josh Wise, driver of the #32 CorvetteParts.net/BeerFrost.com Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Former NASCAR driver Donnie Allison stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: A detailed view of NASCAR decals during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: A detail view of damage on the side of the #34 Dockside Ford, driven by Brett Moffitt, seen in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Moen/Menards Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: A detail view of damaged on the side of the #3 American Ethanol Chevrolet, driven by Austin Dillon, after a scrape with the wall during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: A detail view of damage on the side of the #7 Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet, driven by Alex Bowman, seen in the garage after a scrape with the wall during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: A detail view of damage to the side of the #25 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, driven by Chase Elliott, seen in the garage area following a scrape with the wall during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Crew members inspect the damaged #18 M&M’s Crispy Toyota, driven by Kyle Busch, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. The team proceeded to prepare their backup car following an on-track incident. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Crispy Toyota, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina.
DARLINGTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 04: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 4, 2015 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)
Greg is a published award winning sportswriter who spent 23 years combined active and active reserve military service, much of that in and around the Special Operations community.
Greg is the author of "The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR: The Definitive Viewers' Guide to Big-Time Stock Car Auto Racing" and has been published in major publications across the country including the Los Angeles Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul, published in 2010, and the Christmas edition in 2016. He wrote as the NASCAR, Formula 1, Auto Reviews and National Veterans Affairs Examiner for Examiner.com and has appeared on Fox News. He holds a BS degree in communications, a Masters degree in psychology and is currently a PhD candidate majoring in psychology. He is currently the weekend Motorsports Editor for Autoweek.
Greg is a published award winning sportswriter who spent 23 years combined active and active reserve military service, much of that in and around the Special Operations community.
Greg is the author of "The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR: The Definitive Viewers' Guide to Big-Time Stock Car Auto Racing" and has been published in major publications across the country including the Los Angeles Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the NASCAR Soul, published in 2010, and the Christmas edition in 2016. He wrote as the NASCAR, Formula 1, Auto Reviews and National Veterans Affairs Examiner for Examiner.com and has appeared on Fox News. He holds a BS degree in communications, a Masters degree in psychology and is currently a PhD candidate majoring in psychology. He is currently the weekend Motorsports Editor for Autoweek.
