during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet, is interviewed during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Kasey Kahne (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Crew members work on the #48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson (not pictured) during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Nature’s Bakery Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire Auto Center Ford, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Richmond / Menards Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Crew members push the car of Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, through theh garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, lead a pack of cars during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, pits during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 Juniper Networks Toyota, pits during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona.
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.
