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My name is Julianna. I'm eighteen years old and I am currently attending a junior college, no major in mind yet.

I have been watching NASCAR and any other type of auto racing since I was little. Although, NASCAR is the only auto racing that I relentlessly follow. From 2001 to the beginning of the 2007 season, I only caught a few races and I never had a favorite driver. But on August 12th, 2007, during the Nextel Cup race at Watkins Glen, something - well, actually, someone - re-sparked my interest in this wonderful sport.

I had been keeping my eye on a certain black car the entire race. The No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet of Denny Hamlin. As I was watching the last few laps of the race, hoping that someone other than Jeff Gordon was going to win (never had a favorite driver, but I have always disliked Gordon), Gordon spun himself out with two laps to go and Tony Stewart took the lead. After that, I didn't even care what Stewart was doing, I just wanted Hamlin to finish in second, right where he started.

To my surprise, I got my wish. Carl Edwards, the current second place holder, missed the turn and went sliding into the gravel, leaving Hamlin to gain his spot. I was beyond excited now, as I watched Tony and Denny come home one, two.

After the all the celebrating and interviewing was over, I went on-line and researched as much as I could about Denny, Tony, the entire Gibbs organization, and NASCAR in general.

And as the saying goes, the rest is history.

Although, when exactly I became a Kyle Busch fan is still unknown, even to me. Here's my best explanation on the matter: it just happened. KB did something last season that I, evidently, just loved - no questions asked. I can say, however, that I love Kyle today for his sarcasm, his personality, and most of all: his raw talent. You can stick that boy in any type of vehicle and he'll drive the wheels right off it - love that!

Also, I have said this many times before and I'll say it again, just so we're clear: That boy was born to make history. There's no denying that.

Anyway, I have been in love with writing since seventh grade. I love writing anything - short stories, lyrics, poems, random thoughts, and, obviously, articles. I'm sure I'll be writing plenty of articles on here, so just sit back and have a read with one of them. Don't be afraid to comment either - I love feedback.

Julianna's Recent Articles

Hamlin Hospitalized Overnight After Hard Crash

Published about 1 year ago
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Joey Logano's Truck Debut a Disappoinment at 'Dega

Published about 1 year ago
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Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, Reed Sorenson, Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger, and J.J. Yeley
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by Jen
10 months ago

Happy 2009 Julianna! Here's to Joey's upcoming Cup success :D
by S M
10 months ago

Hey Julianna,

Take a minute this Holiday season and remember the Hornaday Family in your thoughts, In Memorandum: Ron Hornaday, Sr., a racer's racer 1991 to 2008, my latest is a tribute to the legend who passed away Sunday.

Hope you have a great Christmas,

Mike
by Julianna
11 months ago

So, I know haven't posted anything in awhile but I thought I'd share this video I made:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8oKllLpTXs
by S M
11 months ago

Checkout the following article: Glenn Card- NASCAR Nostalgia: The Passion Lives On.
by Mary Jo
11 months ago

Thanks for the pick Juliana- much appreciated! Hope you're surviving the off season!
by Jen
11 months ago

Thank you... and so do I! If you can, definitely try to meet him. When he drove the #96 in Kansas he came and signed autographs at the Toyota tent and was soooo nice! I'm really jealous I heard he was going to be out there too I wish I could get out there!!
by Jen
11 months ago

Thanks for the pick! And a fellow Reed Sorenson and Joey Logano fan, eh? Awesome!!!
by L.J.
12 months ago

No problem...keep us entertained over the off season!
by S M
about 1 year ago

Been a while since your last article, keep check for something new and hope all is well.
by L.J.
about 1 year ago

The season is rolling towards the end julianna...time to tighten those writer's belts and give us an up-date.
by M Brian
about 1 year ago

hulloooooo. is there anybody out there? just nod if you can here me... just wondering how you were doing. hadn't seen anything from you in a while and i thought of you while reading kara's articles about women, sports, and sports writing. hope to hear and/or see something from you soon.
by Kara
about 1 year ago

New one about how I found NASCAR! I hope you enjoy it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77730-nascar-and-me-the-next-best-thing-a-love-story
by Kara
about 1 year ago

Good to see your cute face in the new picture! I am patiently waiting for a new article from you!
by Mary Jo
about 1 year ago

I hear you Julianna. Thanks for your comments - looking forward to your next article. Thanks for the fandom - it's mutual!
Have a good one.
by Mary Jo
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the pick Juliana! Hope you're doing well. It's been raining here in Jersey....

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