Might Not Be NASCAR
By Taylor Mabrey
Racing is a family affair, at least for the Carroll family. Since the age of nine, Justin and his parents, Susan and John, have been working together as a family and a racing team for 13 years now.
When he isn’t out on the track on weekends, he’s working on race cars for other drivers. In one of his earlier Late Model races, Carroll was spun out by the car in second place which led another car to hit him and his car caught fire.
His mother Susan struggled with the fact that he still wanted to race after that, but she eventually was back on the track with him because she knew he was born to race. The sport is difficult to move forward in at his level, but he continues to keep his head up despite the obstacles in his way.
Carroll describes the equipment they use to work on the car.
Carroll prepares the tools he needs to fix cars at his job at the Performance Center Racing Warehouse.
Justin Carroll cuts and sands metal in order to be able to add a new part onto his car druing work at Performacenter Racing Warehouse.
Carroll's mother Susan shares articles about him from around the time he got in his wreck.
Hickory Motor Speedway welcomes guests to “life in the fast lane” as they walk in the main entrance to the track.
The entry onto the infield emphasizes the heart and soul of Hickory Motor Speedway and its importance within NASCAR culture.
Many successful NASCAR drivers have gotten their start at Hickory Motor Speedway, so it is no surprise that it is known as America's Most Famous Short Track.
Racer Justin Carroll stands with one of his two race cars in front of his trophy display in his shop behind his home in Concord, North Carolina.
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