Twenty questions is a new segment for the UPS Racing web site that provides more insight to the personnel associated with the UPS Racing Team. Most fans already know the back story for a number of key players but Twenty Questions provides a little more insight to the individual and their likes/dislikes away from the race track.
Troy Prince is the rear tire carrier for Dale Jarrett and the #44 UPS Toyota Team. Prince's responsibilities increase for the 2008 NASCAR season as he has also been charged with the role of pit crew coach and will oversee the management of the Michael Waltrip Racing's Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series teams. He took some time during the off season to answer a variety of questions about his likes and favorite activities when he's away from the race track.
What activities do you enjoy away from the race track?
I am just hanging out with the kids right now. I have two, one that a year old and another that is five.
What kind of music do you like?
Everything - Kid Rock to Eminem to ACDC to country. If it rocks I listen to it.
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Eminem
What is your favorite color?
Black
What is your guilty pleasure food?
Steak and mint chocolate chip ice cream
What is the last book you read?
Tommyland by Tommy Lee
What is your favorite holiday and why?
St. Patrick's Day because I like to drink and I'm Irish
What is your favorite movie?
Slapshot
What is your favorite TV show?
Rescue Me and The Shield
Do you have any pets and if so what are they and their names?
I have a cat named Russell
Who is your favorite actress?
Angelina Jolie
Who is your favorite actor?
Harrison Ford
Aside from auto racing, what is your favorite sport?
Motorcross
Do you have a favorite sports team and if so, who?
I am from New England so I have to pull for the Boston Red Sox
If you could be an Olympic athlete in which sport would you compete?
Speed Skating
If you could meet one person - living or dead - who would that one person be?
Sid Viscous
Where is your favorite vacation location?
Key West, Fla.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
I was pretty excited when I got my license at 15. I grew up in Maine and you could get your license at 15 so I had my license when I was in eighth grade.
Outside of your racing career, what has been the proudest moment of your life?
Having the kids
If you weren't working in racing, you would be . . .
I'd still be building cabinets in New England
