Get to Know.. 2009 Most Popular Driver Blane Huffman
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Where are you from? Background?
I was born and raised in Tazewell County, Virginia. I moved to North Carolina in 1993.
How did you get started in racing?
My dad took us to local dirt tracks growing up. I drag raced in my teens and began asphalt racing in 2000 at Hickory and Tri-county. I left asphalt to go dirt racing.
What kind of work do you do?
I work for the SEFA group at the Marshall Steam Plant in Mooresville. I run heavy equipment.
Hometown now?
I have lived in Denver since 1994.
Accomplishments?
I was Rookie of the Year in 2000 at Hickory Motor Speedway.
I finished fourth in points my first year on asphalt.
I have finished third in the points twice and seventh once at East Lincoln.
I received the Most Improved Driver award in 2007.
I won pole awards and a couple of races on both asphalt and dirt.
Favorite off season thing to do?
I enjoy watching high school football and basketball games. I also watch college basketball and football.
Favorite food?
Mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and steak are my favorites.
Favorite sports team?
Carolina Tarheels
Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Braves
Favorite music?
Anything from Sam Cooke to AC/DC.
Favorite race driver?
Rusty Wallace
Future racing plans?
I will do it untill I get too old to crawl in the window. I race because I love it.