Hi, I'm Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.

In anticipation of the crowning of Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. as NASCAR's Nationwide Series Champion, Ryan demanded a reposting of the time I met him. Please excuse my hideously wet hair.

Photo credit R. Mulligan
I was lucky(?) enough to meet up and coming NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. at Dover last week. One thing you might notice is that my hair is wet. I'm sorry about that. It rained all day. I won't let it happen again.
Second, you might say that Ricky is a short fellow. What's true is all NASCAR drivers are like 5'3 and 135 pounds. Except for Tony Stewart who was 5'3 and 135 pounds in 2nd grade.
Also, what the picture doesn't show is that when Ricky agreed to take a photo, I went in for the diploma receiving style handshake and he went for the hand around the back. It was awkward, for me, at least.

As soon as we left Ricky, I told Ryan I was already working on my blog post about the encounter. From that,genius erupted...

First, I said to Ryan: With a name like "Ricky Stenhouse, Jr." his only career choice is being a stock car driver. Think about it- you walk into a room and shake this guy's hand and he says, "Hi. I'm Dr. Ricky Stenhouse, Jr." Doesnt sound right. Or you're landing a business deal and you get a business card. It probably doesn't read "Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Sales Associate".

From there, imaginary Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. starred in a series of infomercials/local tv ads.

-"Do you have a structured cash settlement and need cash now? Hi, I'm Ricky Stenhouse, Jr...."

-"Injured in an accident? Call me, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. I don't get paid until you win the case."

-"Do you have unwanted gold or jewelry? Hi I'm Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and I'm paying top dollar for your trades."

And that's the story of the time I met Ricky Stenouse, Jr.