Brian Vickers
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My heroes all had a dream and were willing to do all that it takes to reach it. Some of them, such as FDR, Adam, Dale and Senna, made the ultimate sacrifice- their life, while pursuing their goals.
- Date of Birth: October 24, 1983
- Hometown: Charlotte, NC
- Other Sponsors: Red Bull and Puma
- Other Hobbies: Golf, scuba diving, traveling and video games
Bio
Vickers’ skill showed at an early age – first in karts, then Allison Legacy cars, then late model stocks and into his days in the Hooters Pro Cup Series, where in 2000 he won two races and was named rookie of the year.
In 2001, Vickers debuted in the Busch Series and in 2002 made 21 starts as the only rookie driver with an independent team, driving father Clyde’s No. 40. He graduated from Trinity High School the same evening he found himself the highest-qualifying Busch Series rookie down I-85 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Vickers was named the driver of Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 Busch Series machine for 2003 and pinned it straight to the championship at age 20, becoming the youngest champion in NASCAR history.
The title earned Vickers full-time Sprint Cup status in Hendrick’s No. 25 car for 2004. Since then, he has racked up four poles and 11 top-five finishes through 2007. The big breakthrough came in the fall of 2006 when he scored his first Cup win at Talladega.
Vickers, who’s quite the businessman, prefers public transportation and the subway. To keep fit for 140-degree cockpit heat, he bikes mountains and country roads and kayaks and plays golf.
Q&A
- What one thing about yourself would surprise people? I'm an avid reader.
- What do you like to do in your spare time? Hanging out with my friends
- Worst part of your job? Have not found it yet.
- Best part of your job? Driving my race car.
- What drives you crazy? Slow cars in the left lane. Speed Limits. Liars.
- Greatest Influence on your life? Parents
- Best advice from parents? Be yourself and work hard. Never Give Up.
- Most memorable racing achievement? Winning 1st NASCAR Busch Series championship for HMS
- Favorite City on Racing Circuit? Las Vegas
- Non-Racing Heroes? Franklin D. Roosevelt and Albert Einstein
- Racing Heroes? Dale Earnhardt, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Mario Andretti, AJ Foyt, David Pearson, Bobby and Donnie Allison, Jeff Gordon, Bobby and Terry Labonte, Dale Jarrett, Richard, Kyle, and Adam Petty, and many others.
- Favorite Music? Eminem - Also, OAR, Nirvana, 3 Doors Down, Linkin Park, Ja Rule, Nelly, Will Smith, Creed, eagle eye cherry, 311, rage against the machine, P Diddy, Frank Sinatra, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Doors, and many more.
- Favorite Food? Sushi and Thai
- Favorite Video Games? EA Sports NASCAR Racing and Tiger Woods PGA Tour
- Favorite Movies Dumb n' Dumber, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Last Samurai
- Favorite Book? The Da Vinci Code, The Count of Monte Cristo and Lord of Rings Trilogy
- Personal Vehicle? Trackside (Toyota Camry) and Lexus GS Hybrid
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