Among the topics broached was a look at the business of NASCAR, as well as a driver’s identity. [XFINITY driver Spencer] Gallagher pointed out some of the more interesting sessions, such as being given advice on how to get the most out of social media, what goes into a good interview and a driver’s style. “It’s a really informative event, especially about how we as drivers influence the direction of the series and the sport that we’re in and how we can be ambassadors to the outside world,” Gallagher said. “People have to want to watch us, and we as drivers play a very big role in that. It’s really good to see NASCAR putting forth the effort to help train us. They bring in the best in the business and then tell you exactly how they do it.”Â
With the welcoming of a new premier series sponsor, Monster Energy, Matt Tifft was struck by how NASCAR is looking for drivers to show his or her individual personality this year. Something Tifft, at 20 years old, thinks will not only be a good thing, but also is needed for the sport to grow.
Drivers like Myatt Snider and Chase Briscoe were given plenty to digest as each is set to begin the next chapter of his career. Snider will compete part-time for Kyle Busch Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series, and Briscoe is going full-time with Brad Keselowski Racing. “The biggest takeaway I’ve heard is they’re going to let us kind of be our self a lot more,” Briscoe said. “I think that’s going to be good for everyone; I think it’s going to be great for the sport, obviously. Looking forward to that.”Â(NASCAR.com)(1-23-2017)