Pit Pass Network presents
PPN Fan of the Month
May 2023
PPN is proud to present our next Fan of the Month! Meet Kory Kochevar, our May 2023 Fan of the Month. Kory is a 24-year-old fan of NASCAR who has been hooked on racing since he was old enough to have the attention span for it. He hails from Minnesota, a bit north of most NASCAR tracks, but the love of NASCAR racing knows no geographical bounds!
Like all great race fans, Kory follows us on our social media accounts. Make sure you follow us, too! We’re practically everywhere.
Read on to learn more about May’s Fan of the Month.
How long have you been a NASCAR fan and what got you into it?
I’ve been a NASCAR fan since 2010. After watching Jamie McMurray win the Daytona 500, I was hooked.
Who is your favorite current NASCAR driver and why?
I have two favorites.
The first would be Noah Gragson. I just think his personality is what the sport needs and he has the potential to be a great driver in the Cup Series. He seems like an overall good guy too and takes time for the fans, which is pretty neat.
The second would be Alex Bowman. He’s hilarious on social media and his dry sense of humor makes him very likeable. I never really followed him closely until 2021, when he moved to the 48. But, I’m glad I did. He has a bunch of talent that I feel is sometimes overlooked.
Who is your favorite retired NASCAR driver and why?
Marcos Ambrose. I’ve always enjoyed road course races, but Ambrose took them to the next level. He was one of the best and I was hoping he’d land a top ride down the line. He was still so fun to watch nonetheless.
What is your all-time favorite NASCAR moment or race?
I’m from Minnesota, so I haven’t been to a Top 3 series race yet. However, my Dad and I have gone to Elko Speedway to watch the ARCA races, so it’s always fun spending time with him and seeing future stars in NASCAR.
Is there a unique story behind a piece of memorabilia that you own?
I won a Kyle Busch Halloween autographed diecast. I actually forgot that I entered the giveaway, so I was pleasantly surprised when I was announced the winner.
What is your favorite piece in your collection? Why is it your favorite?
I have an Austin Cindric autographed Daytona 500 win shirt that I won in a giveaway. I have a very rare heart condition and was in the hospital getting treated for it during the 2022 Daytona 500. I was able to watch it on my iPad and just remember it being really cool to see a rookie win the biggest race of his life. It certainly made the hospital stay a bit better.
About how many items are in your collection?
20-25 diecasts
What is one item that you really want to add to your collection?
Alex Bowman’s 2023 COTA race-used nose.
Thanks for sharing your collection with us, Kory!
We’ve had a string of Noah Gragson fans lately in our Fan of the Month selection. Is it because he appeals to the younger crowd? Is it because his fans are more active on social media? Will we hear from a fan of another driver soon?
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