Q&A with Josh Weston
Age: 19
Places raced at: Nashville Speedway and Highland Rim
Things raced in the past: go-karts, 4 cyclinder stocks, pro modifieds and Late Models
Residence: Mt Juliet
Sponsors: Wirtgen America, Red Arrow, New World Concession, and Aluminum Racing Products
School: Graduated MJHS 2001
Martial Status: Single
Things that he likes to do besides racing: Spend time with Friends
Future Plans: Busch or Winston Cup
Goals for the year: Win, Win and Win plus a Championship
Opinion on the old speedway closing soon and everything moving to the Superspeedway: They need to keep running at the short track because it’s historic
What are some of his responsibilities at the shop? everything
What types of image do you portrayal to your fans on and off the track? Someone to look up to
Who have you patterned yourself most like: noone- I’m myself
Most Memorable race/racing achievement: Winning races and winning Rookie of the Year in Late Model’s in 1999
Advice to young drivers starting out: Don’t move up too quick, move up when you are ready
What kind of streetcar do you drive: 92 Blue SonomaTruck & a Lexus... BOY DO I LOVE THAT CAR
Being a race car driver, how many speeding tickets have you gotten from driving too fast in your streetcar? 0
Is it hard to go slower in your streetcar? Yes, especially right after a race, when coming home
What other race drivers do you hang out with at the track? Nobody really
How did you get involved with your sponsors: They saw me on TV and in the newspaper and I work for them