Julianna Harrell joined September 2008

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Julianna Harrell

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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.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, Reed Sorenson, Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger, and J.J. Yeley

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Joe Gibbs Racing

  • All Time Sports Moment

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Richard "The King" Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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Jen Preston said...

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Happy 2009 Julianna! Here's to Joey's upcoming Cup success :D

330 days ago

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S M Napier said...

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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

339 days ago

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Julianna Harrell said...

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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

357 days ago

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S M Napier said...

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Checkout the following article: Glenn Card- NASCAR Nostalgia: The Passion Lives On.

368 days ago

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Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Thanks for the pick Juliana- much appreciated! Hope you're surviving the off season!

368 days ago

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Jen Preston said...

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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!!

375 days ago

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Jen Preston said...

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Thanks for the pick! And a fellow Reed Sorenson and Joey Logano fan, eh? Awesome!!!

377 days ago

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L.J. Burgess said...

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No problem...keep us entertained over the off season!

382 days ago

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S M Napier said...

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Been a while since your last article, keep check for something new and hope all is well.

383 days ago

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L.J. Burgess said...

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The season is rolling towards the end julianna...time to tighten those writer's belts and give us an up-date.

383 days ago

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M Brian Ladner said...

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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.

384 days ago

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Kara Martin said...

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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

386 days ago

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Kara Martin said...

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Good to see your cute face in the new picture! I am patiently waiting for a new article from you!

396 days ago

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Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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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.

396 days ago

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Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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

397 days ago

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