BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series officials look on as crew members work on the #41 Haas Automation Chevrolet, driven by Kurt Busch (not pictured), during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP ENERGY Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 KOBALT TOOLS Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 PANASONIC Chevrolet, speaks at a press conference after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Moen/Menards Chevrolet, drives out of the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: A car races during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Clint Bowyer (center), driver of the #15 Cherry 5-hour ENERGY benefiting Special Operations Warrior Foundation Toyota, sits on the wall with his crew members during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Great Clips 250 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, talks with Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 PANASONIC Chevrolet, after qualifying on the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, poses with Miss Coors Light Amanda Mertz after winning the pole during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Crispy Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 ARRIS Toyota, races during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 12: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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.