Donna Gaylord, former racer for American Honda, is the spotter and co-crew chief of the #00 Oliver Gravity Separators Chevrolet driven by the 1997 NASCAR Winston West Series Sportsman of the Year, Scott Gaylord.
During the week Donna, mother of three, is manager of a local garage and repair shop in Colorado, but about 15 weekends a year she packs it all up and heads off to the track with husband, Scott. The Gaylords enjoy working together at the track and sharing the racing experience. They are hoping their hard work will transfer to a win, and most everyone that follows the NASCAR Winston West Series believes it will.
Team: Scott Gaylord Racing #00 Oliver Gravity Separators
Your Position: Co-crew Chief/Deli Queen/Spotter ......
What duties do you perform on race day? What ever needs to be done. During the race; Spotter.
Personal Vehicle: Honda Odyssey Van
Favorite TV Shows: What's TV?
Favorite Foods: Mexican, Chocolate
Favorite Recording Artists: Listen to and like most.
Favorite Vacation: By the ocean
Hobby: Racing
Something I Could Not Live Without: Scott, Ryan, Chase and Tripp.
Favorite race track: The now non-existent Riverside International Raceway
Most difficult track: Tucson Raceway Park
I Prefer Short Track, Supers-speedway, Road-coarse: I like them all, they each have their high points and its great to see Scott on all the tracks, knowing how comfortable he is in any situation.
Best Part of My Job: Being with Scott on race weekends
Toughest Part of My Job: Picking up and re-grouping after a bad day at the office.
Most Embarrassing Moment: Not being able to reach the pedals in a team car when racing for American Honda.
Heroes:Scott Gaylord and my grandpa
One person that has been most helpful to you in the Winston West: Geoff Burney, Oliver Manufacturing
Five Years From Now I: will be so busy shuttling boys around I won't have time to answer one of these again!
Five Years from Now the Winston West Will: be a great series to win.
Best part of the Winston West: The geographic area it now covers and the diversity amongst the tracks.
Part of the Winston West That Could Use Some Work: media coverage in the way of television to offer to potential sponsors, and publishing the race weekend schedules far enough in advance to allow for better air fares and availability.
Personality Trait I Admire In A Person: Compassion and sincerity
Personality Trait I Hate In A Person: Dishonesty (B.S.)
My normal job during the week is: Manager Gaylords Garage, Honda and Acura Repair Facility, Travel Planner, Race Shop Manager. But my most important job is mom to our 3 boys.
Occupation I Most Admire: Successful race car driver that doesn't forget where it all started.
Occupation I would pursue if not racing: Can't imagine that.
