The Stories Behind the Nicknames

Most of the nicknames for your favorite/least favorite drivers seem to be easy to figure out. That's what they WANT you to think. Well, here's the REAL stories:

Dale Jarrett--"DJ"--In the early-90's, Dale worked the burgeoning underground techno scene (primarily in downtown DC). He can be seen in the background of a Deelight music video.

Terry Labonte--"Iceman"--Back in Texas, Terry would make ends meet by hauling blocks of ice at supermarkets. When asked how hard this work was, Terry responded, "Yes".

Tony Stewart--"Smoke"--Tony's known as the "meat man" back home, where he sells assorted cured hams and roasts at reasonable prices.

Kevin Harvick--"Happy"--Kevin's a real baseball history buff, and there's no commissioner he likes more than Happy Chandler. Well, he also liked Ford Frick, but that would've been a contract conflict.

Jimmy Spencer--"Mr. Excitement"--Lets just say that this nickname was given by a very happy Mrs. Spencer. (Insert Enzyte joke here).

Ryan Newman--"Mr. Friday"--Stop by the South Bend, Indiana Bennigans on Friday evenings to see Ryan do the song stylings of Tony Bennett. No cover!