NASCAR would be nothing without its fans. I think NASCAR fans are some of the most dedicated. And I've learned that from only two races. They are also probably the craziest... and maybe the drunkest. They definitely are unique and after the June race Jake May and I wanted to do a project on them, which took us into the campgrounds, the pit and the infield. We didn't want just any crazy fan. We wanted to find their story. And with the limited time I think we did a great job. Don't judge NASCAR until you've experienced it at least once. I've been hit on enough to last a lifetime and been on top of many campers, but I've had a great time covering NASCAR this summer.
It was a great weekend to end a great internship at the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Unfortunately the online presentation is very poor compared to the print edition you see here. But read about the fans. Their stories range pretty far.
Photo by Jake May: Inside Kevin Kent's bus in the infield. With 3D glasses the inside looks crazy. Kent takes pride in his bus and what he stands for. It used to be used for some heavy partying, but now he uses it to share his testimony. Full of positive energy, Kent is the kind of fan some people don't realize is out there.
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