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Dan Crocker, known throughout the motorsports scene as “Showman Dan,” is a very famous chef throughout the global motorsports scene. Most people do not know that race teams like NASCAR, IndyCar, and in most of the professional racing circuits around the world have their own team chef that travels to each race with their traveling kitchen on wheels. “Showman” has created some of the most famous recipes and shared his chef skills serving race teams, drivers, the crew, numerous celebrities, government officials, and VIP’s, to the tune of feeding over 300+ people per day, 3 meals a day, sourcing local foods from farmers and the surrounding area of each track, all cooked on outdoor grills in every type of weather condition. Yes, even baking homemade cookies, breads, and desserts in the outdoors. Now, this takes some serious skills.
INSPIRATION
Shawn Pete – Pit Coach for Chip Ganassi Racing
“Showman” as Himself
CHALLENGE
Learning to be alone in the “traveling circus”
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
A 1967 Chevy SS 396 in Seafoam Green.
RECOMMENDED READING OR VIEWING
Big John’s Speedway Grill by John Youk
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Treat others as you want to be treated. Help always.
WHERE TO FIND DAN
Facebook: Dan Crocker (Showman’s Dogs and The Big Cheese stand is coming soon…)
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