Name and age –
Greg Hall, 18
What school do you go to, what grade are you in and what town do you live in?
Greg – I go to Pickens High. I’m in the 12th grade now and I live in Cleveland
What is your favorite subject in school?
Greg – History
What would you like to have as your career later on in life?
Greg – I would like to be a machine tech man.
Do you plan to go to college?
Greg – Yes
Does anyone else in your family race? If so when and where did or do they race?
Greg – My dad used to race at Riverside. He raced from 1991-98 and now he is letting me take over.
Who is your favorite local driver?
Greg – That’s an easy one. Its the man Timmy Smith. GO TIMMY!!!
Who is your favorite national driver?
Greg – Carl Edwards because he does back flips. lol
Is TR going to continue to be your home track?
Greg – Yes for as long as my racing career lasts.
What do you do besides race for fun?
Greg – I skate, play pool, hang with friends, play games, go on dates, play any and all sports, and play on the computer a lot.
What is your favorite track in the whole US?
Greg – Talladega Super Speedway
Do you plan on continuing to race and if so what division would you like to eventually be in?
Greg – Yes for as long as money will allow. I would like to race in stock 4 with Benji and all the greats of that division.
Do you work on your car, have a crew or both?
Greg – Both me and my dad work on it during the week and my crew(Aaron Mobley, Chris Gastley, and Derrick Clark) help me on the weekends and at the track.
Do you have anyone you would like to thank for their support or help in any way?
Greg – Yes, I would like to thank all who made this possible. (James Hall, Anna Hall, Chris Gastley, Shannon Barnhill, Berry and Benji Griffin, Amanda Odom, Kenny Odom, C & J Utilities, and Chris Brookshire.)
How long after realizing you wanted to race did it take you to get your car on the track?
Greg – About 2 years. My dad and Chris talked about it for a while and we got it all done for this year.
How nervous were you the first time you came onto the dirt track for a race and does it get easier every time?
Greg – I couldn’t keep my hands from shaking and it gets a little easier as we go along. I still get a little nervous but that because I’m learning.
Have you had an instance yet that scared you while in a race?
Greg – Yes. When the 04 car hit me on the back stretch the first time I went out. and Amanda scares me when I have to keep from hitting her or when someone is beating on her.
What would you tell anyone who wanted to start racing?
Greg – Don’t be in it for the money because you spend more than you make and it’s a lot of fun once you learn. Its very addictive and enjoy it.
For Greg – How did it feel to get your first win?
It was unbelievable. I hope that it was the first of many and that my girl will get her first one soon. And I am proud that she is second in points. I hope she wins them.
Greg Hall 1st Win at TR
