Heath Cherry |
| Date
of Birth: |
December 13, 1977 |
| Place
of Birth: |
Charlotte, N.C. |
| Current
Residence: |
Matthews, NC |
| Family: |
Wife - Jodie |
| Title/Position
at JGR: |
Sponsor Services Manager |
| Job Description |
Handle day to day activities for the FedEx Racing program |
Race
Day Duties:
(If Any) |
Sponsor service manager/Rear tire carrier for the No. 11 FedEx Chevy |
| Date
Joined Team: |
January, 2005 |
| Best Part of My Job: |
The people and the competition |
| Background: |
Worked with Bill Elliott and Evernham Motorsports from 1999-2001
. Worked with Matt Kenseth's Busch Program and Ricky Rudd's Cup Program 2003-2004
. 3 yr starter at
Lenoir-Ryhne
College
, graduated 2000 with degree in Business Administration |
| Favorite Joe or J.D. Gibbs Line from a Team Meeting: |
“If Atilla the Hun can rush for 1,000 yards, he has a job in the NFL.” |
| Most
Memorable Racing Moment at JGR: |
Taking the green flag at Daytona with all the FedEx sponsors in our pit stall |
| Most Embarrassing Moment at JGR: |
None yet, but give me time and I am sure I will have a list a mile long |
| Favorite
Track: |
Richmond |
| How
Many Races Will You Attend In a Given Year: |
38 |
| Favorite city to visit where there is a NASCAR race? |
Miami |
| Besides working for JGR your fantasy job would be? |
Playing Middle Linebacker for the Oakland Raiders |
| Besides
JoeGibbsRacing.com What is Your Favorite Web Site: |
www.nfl.com, www.weather.com |
| Favorite TV Shows/Movies |
CSI |
| Favorite
Actors/Actresses |
Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Catherine Zeta-Jones |
| Favorite
Recording Artist: |
AC/DC, ZZ Top |
| Favorite
Foods: |
Anything my wife Jodie cooks |
| Hobbies: |
Family, Yard work, Fishing,
Working out |
| My
First Job: |
Boat Boy at local fishing camp |
| My Family Says I Am: |
Impatient and loving |
| Heroes |
Father, Cale Yaroborough |
| Person I most admire in the NASCAR community: |
Joe Gibbs |
| If I Were in Charge of NASCAR for Just One Day I Would |
Move every race to Saturday night. |
| Best Advice I received from my parents |
Put God first and never give up. |
