Interview with Casey

Question: What has been the hardest thing in the Busch Grand National series so far?

There is not one thing that has been too hard so far, probably though being new to stock car racing would be the hardest. Casey hasn’t been to half of the tracks that the series has visited. Also Casey has to learn how easy it takes to drive the car.

Question: What are realistic goals for you in the next few years?

Casey stated that anything can happen but his plans are to run Busch Grand National for the 2002 and 2003 seasons and maybe be running Winston Cup in 2004. The first year that he runs Winston Cup he wants to have the best season possible and do the best he can. He also wants to run the Indy 500 along with the Winston Cup race.

Question: Who has been some of your greatest role models in your racing career?

His dad, Roger; his uncle, Rick and his Mom.

Question: How, supportive has your family been of your racing career?

They have been very supportive; in the beginning they tired to talk him out of it.

Question: What racetrack are you most looking forward to competing on?

Nashville Superspeedway, since he did well the first time that he was here.

Question: Do you have any fears in racing?

He has no fears, if he had any fears he wouldn’t be completing. Though he doesn’t like the bad days.

Question: What has inspired you to race?

Watching his dad and Uncle Rick race, also he was so involved in it already.

Question: What are you most grateful for early in your racing career?

Everything, getting the opportunity to race in the Busch Grand National series and also getting to fill-in for Alex Zandria when he lost his leg.

Question: Who do you go to for advice in the series?

Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Hank Parker Jr. He said that he gets good advice from most of the other Busch drivers too.

Question: What do you do the morning of the race?

Casey drinks plenty of fluid, gets as much sleep as possible and tries to relax and not get excited.

Question: After the race, what do you do?

Casey goes out with friends and goes to the lake on Sundays.

Question: What other drivers do you consider close friends?

Ricky Hendrick, Kenny Wallace, Kerry Earnhardt, and Shane Hmiel

Question: What’s the biggest difference in driving CART and Busch Grand National?

The people in Busch Grand National are more laid back. CART is more of a champagne kind of feel and Busch Grand National is more of a beer kind of feel.

Question: What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting out?

It’s tough, it’s not easy. Don’t give-up too quickly. Be patient

Question: What has been your greatest accomplishment/disappointment so far in racing?

Struggling in the IRL and going to Indy and not having the equipment to make the field (disappointment) Getting to run for Bobby Ray Hall in a Champ car at California and finishing 4th. Also filling in for Alex Zandria (accomplishment)

What’s one interesting fact about you that people don’t know?

Casey is real laid back, he is just an average guy and easy to get along with.