UPS RACING

Justin with the mini UPS package car at Martinsville Speedway

This past weekend at Martinsville Speedway, Justin Chaney was part of the UPS Trackside Services team. Justin took some time on Sunday to talk with UPS Racing about what he does both at and away from the track.

My name is Justin and I am an on-road supervisor out of the Danville, Virginia Center. I’ve been with UPS for five years and first started working with the company unloading trucks.

I was glad to be able to go out to the track this past weekend and work for the UPS Trackside program. I really like going out to the track because I like seeing the people involved in the sport and making sure they have what they need for the weekend. It’s fun to see everything that goes on at the track that regular race fans don’t get to see.

During my spare time, I enjoy riding mountain bikes, going camping and riding four-wheelers.

- Justin

Justin removing a tear-off during a UPS pit stop

Justin Hines works as the engine tuner for the No. 6 UPS team. Before heading up to Indianapolis for this weekend’s race, Justin took some time to talk with UPS Racing about his job at Roush Fenway Racing.

About your job: I am responsible for tech. inspection, maintenance and tune-up of the engine throughout a race weekend.

How did you get into the sport? I always enjoyed racing and trying to make my own cars better and faster. I started with Roush back in Michigan in 1994. I was in the body shop first and then moved to the engine department. In 1999 I started traveling as the engine tuner on the No. 99 truck with Mike Bliss. In 2003 I moved to North Carolina and was with Biffle in his rookie season, then have been with the No. 6 car the last three years.

What’s your favorite part about being on a NASCAR team? The personal satisfaction you get after working hard and getting good results.

What’s the coolest thing that you’ve gotten to do since being a member of the No. 6 team? Going to Fenway Park

What’s your normal “run of show” during the week? Working at the shop during the week and spending as much time with family as I can.

What are your normal responsibilities once arriving to the track each weekend?  Help unload the hauler, set-up garage area, get the engine inspected, work on engine during practice and complete a series of checklists to get the car ready for the race. 

What are you responsible for during the actual race?  I am the eighth man over the wall for pit stops, which involves window tear off and giving the driver a drink.

Anything significant about the upcoming weekend? High profile race

If you weren’t working in racing, what do you think you would be doing? Something hands-on

Where did you grow up? Michigan, Garden City

What’s your favorite thing to do on an off-weekend? Spend time with family

Something interesting about yourself? I like to hunt and fish

Favorite Movie: Old School

Favorite TV Show: Family Guy, King of Queens

Favorite Cartoon as a kid: Bugs Bunny

Favorite Pizza toppings? Sausage and pepperoni

Favorite Place to eat? Carabbas

Favorite Music: Anything rock & roll

Justin's special decorations in his tool box during the July 4th race in Daytona