24 Raceway - Q and A's with David Lorton

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Q and A's with David Lorton

1. The usual questions.

Favorite form of motor sports?

NASCAR CUP SERIES (sorry Nextel but it was Winston for soooo long!)

Favorite driver?

JEFF GORDON

Favorite race track?

24 RACEWAY (local) - Lowes Motor Speedway (national)

Favorite cars, Race and street.
CHEVY MONTE CARLO & SILVERADO

What type of car do you drive on the street?
2000 CHEVY SILVERADO

2. Can you describe what a typical night at the races is like for you? How you get pumped, and how you wind down after the races?

I usually hang out around the pool with my kids on Saturday afternoon, maybe fire up the grill. If we're racing on Friday it's a rush to leave work by 4:00. Once I get to the track, I like to walk around and talk to some of the other racers and just hang out. I don't get pumped until I cinch down my belts and then it's GAME ON! After the races I like to drink a few beers, talk to the people that come down and the best part is signing autographs for the kids! That is just so cool!

3. What accomplishment in your career are you most proud of?

2nd in points last year with the smallest motor on the track!

4. Who do you least want to have to pass, and who do you least want behind you on race day?

I would have to say Casey is the hardest to pass but there are a few others that rarely mess up when they're out front. Blake would worry me the most being behind me.

5. If you were in the points lead at 2 different tracks and they had a scheduled event for the same night how would you determine which race to go to?

I would have to race at my home track!

6. What one race you competed in stands out most in your mind?

The Endurance race we had on asphalt a few years ago. I finished 6th with a 4 cylinder racing against 8 cylinder engines. It was a lot of fun! (although the 3 rolls I've taken always keep me thinking)

7. What is one thing in your opinion that would improve the fans experience at 24 Raceway each week?

I think the fans would like the show to roll a little smoother like getting things started on time and maybe some music during the breaks.

8. If Richard Childress (Chevrolet), Robert Yates (Ford), and Rodger Penske (Dodge) showed up at your door with a contract which one would you sign with?

I wish you would have said Hendrick but I would definitely sign with CHEVY and Childress. He is one of the best!

9. What do you plan to do with your racing career over the next 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years?

Next year I'll be racing Hobby Stocks. I want to eventually work my way up to the A-Mods and will hopefully be there in the next 5 years. 10 years is too far to look at my age!

10. What do you say to kids (and others) who would like to get into racing?

Stay focused on your goals and go for it! There are a lot of racing venues out there for the young ones to get started in.

Requested Questions

1. Both you and your brother race. Did you all grow up in a racing household?
My dad used to race a long time ago.

2. If money was no option, what class would you race in?
Nextel Cup Oh you mean on the local level, A-MODS

3. If there was a special Hornet race with $1000 to win and a dart tournament with $1000 to win on the same night, which would you pick?

My racing has been a lot better than my darts so I would be at the track!

Thanks a lot David and congratulations on your feature win at Callaway this year, and good luck next year in Hobby Stocks.

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Last modified: 04/23/07