As members of a family touched by Tourette Syndrome, Autism, and other companion disorders, Cheryl and Joshua (‘CAW’ and ‘JAW’) both understand the need for awareness of disabilities. Only through awareness can indifference and intolerance be abolished, and the march toward cures be supported and given strength.

While Joshua has interviewed the likes of such NASCAR luminaries as Mike Joy and Kenny Wallace, Cheryl and Joshua believe there are other stars in the NASCAR universe that should be given their time in the spotlight as well. As they believe that NASCAR fans are very compassionate and caring people, they believe they have the perfect audience for these special individuals and families.

Cheryl and Joshua are honored to bring these exceptional people to their web page to be made a ‘star for a day’. They welcome posted messages of support and kindness from the fans following each article. Help make a special someone have their place in the sun.

NASCAR’s Special Individuals and Families in Focus: Meet Glenn Price

Those lucky individuals who have been touched by ‘NASCAR fever’ know that the sights, smells, and sounds of this great sport are electrifying. The colorful cars running under the airport-bright fluorescent lights and the smell of the fuel and burning rubber are an intoxicating combination. Add to that the teeth-rattling roar of forty-three powerful engines at full throttle, and you have the sensory-numbing experience known as NASCAR.

It is true, though, that not all NASCAR fans experience these sensations the same way, or with the same intensity. For example, many fans that attend short tracks like Bristol bring along ear plugs to muffle out some of the auditory mayhem they know they will experience. Others are shielded from the intensity of the sound by wearing their scanner headphones.

One gentleman who you might occasionally see at Talladega Superspeedway won’t be wearing any earplugs, but the blasting cacophony doesn’t touch him the way it does others. He can ‘feel’ the roar of the engines, but cannot hear it with his ears. Glenn Price, of Alabama, was born with a hearing impairment, and is now completely deaf.

“I enjoy watching NASCAR races and seeing the drivers I like win, it is a neat hobby to have and I have enjoyed attending the Talladega races I have seen in person,” says Glenn.

When asked if he is a fan of any drivers, he says Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, Martin Truex Jr., and Paul Menard.

Those who know him well are glad that Glenn is able to live a relatively normal life and enjoy things like NASCAR, as in the year 2000 he was diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor. Following treatment, he is left with frequent migraine headaches, but still manages to live a normal life, one that he shares with his wife, Diana, and children Ashley 19, Amber 17, and Landon 10.

He continues that, for those who are recovering from brain surgery, there are very few organizations that are available for people that have survived brain tumors. However, he says that information about brain tumors is widely found on the internet.

“My dream is to be able to live a full life unless this brain tumor starts to grow back,” says Glenn. “I have a wonderful family and love my children.”

It was our pleasure to introduce you to Glenn, and we wish him the best (and perhaps a few Earnhardt Jr. victories at Talladega).