Birthplace: Millersburg, Ohio
Current Residence:
Apple Creek, Ohio
College: WoO University
Wife: Laurie
What do you do for SPEED? World of Outlaws color commentator.
Past Jobs: World of Outlaws racer from 1982-1988 and TNN, CBS, ESPN, The Outdoor Channel and Australia’s Channel 7 color commentator.
Resume: Only real job was in a fab shop after high school before joining the traveling circus called the World of Outlaws.
Worst Moment in Your Career: Life-altering crash at Eldora Speedway in 1988 that ended my racing career.
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite Song: Anything type of classic rock-and-roll
Favorite Sport: Duh! Favorite Driver: I plead the Fifth. If You Could Visit Anywhere In The World, Where Would It Be? I’ve traveled around the world with the World of Outlaws and although I’ve been there, we need a World of Outlaws event from Hawaii that is televised on SPEED. What Do You Love The Most About Your Job: Traveling around the country to see the best form of motorsports in the world. Describe A Typical Day In Your Life: There is no typical day, and that’s the fortunate part of what I do. Hobbies: Mowing, working around my yard. What Was Your First Car? Ford Pinto. No kidding. It taught me how to race. Rear-wheel drive, console mounted emergency brake…looking back, growing up in Ohio on gravel roads was true drifting. Have You Ever Competed In A Race, Amateur or Professional? Raced with the World of Outlaws, was rookie of the year in 1982 and finished second in points to Steve Kinser in 1987. Your Dream Car: 1,500-horsepower sprint car.