during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Pepsi Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Morgan Shepherd, driver of the #89 Courtney Construction, Inc. Chevrolet, pushes his car down pit road before qualifying at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Boris Said, driver of the Monster Energy Toyota, talks to his crew before qualifying at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy Chevrolet, interacts with fans in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-Hour Energy Toyota, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Pepsi Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s/Budweiser Chevrolet, talks to his crew during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
Joey Logano
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Alex Tagliani, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, poses for pictures after winning the pole for the 3rd Annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, and John Wes Townley, driver of the #05 Zaxby’s Chevrolet, make contact during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Cody Coughlin, driver of the #54 JEGS Toyota, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Dollar General Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Dollar General Toyota, celebrates with his wife Samanta in victory lane after his victory in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Dollar General Toyota, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Careers for Vets Ford, race into a corner during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Drivers cross the start-finish line for a restart during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Drivers race into a corner during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
BROOKLYN, MI – AUGUST 15: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Careers for Vets Ford, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Honorary starter, Dr. Steve Allen, waves the green flag to start the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, races Brian Scott, driver of the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet, during the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Alex Tagliani, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, races Chris Buescher, driver of the #60 Zest Ford, during the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Nationwide ChildrenÕs Hospital Chevrolet, leads Alex Tagliani, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, through a corner during a caution lap during the NASCAR Xfinity Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: during the NASCAR Xfinity Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Nationwide ChildrenÕs Hospital Chevrolet, chases Chris Buescher, driver of the #60 Zest Ford, during the NASCAR Xfinity Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Nationwide ChildrenÕs Hospital Chevrolet, does a burn out against the wall on pit row as members of his crew celebrate after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Spectators watch as Jeremy Clements, driver of the #51 AllSthElectrc.com/RprbleVhcls.com Chevrolet, drives down the back stretch during the NASCAR Xfinity Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Alex Tagliani, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, leads a the field through a turn during the NASCAR Xfinity Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, OH – AUGUST 15: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Chevrolet, celebrates with his team after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 15, 2015 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Curry/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.
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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.