Kershaw County Public Works

First Name: Chad
Last Name: Pate

First Name: Chad
Last Name: Pate
Company Name: Kershaw County Public Works
Tell us why you should be selected to become an Honorary Richard Childress Racing Team Member for the Weekend.: I've spent my life around trucks, hard work, and service. As a United States Marine Corps veteran and a diesel mechanic, I've learned that your equipment isn't just a machine-it's your partner. That's exactly what Mack Trucks has always represented to me: strength, reliability, and a reputation that's earned, not given. As a diesel mechanic, I've worked on countless trucks over the years, and Mack has always stood out. They are built to work, built to last, and respected throughout the industry. When people see a Mack, they know it's a truck that was made to do a job, and do it well. Outside of my career, I'm also a pastor. Every day I have the opportunity to represent integrity, leadership, and service to my community. Whether I'm under the hood of a truck, preaching on Sunday, or helping someone through a difficult situation, I believe in showing up with character and giving my best. Being selected as an honorary Richard Childress racing team member wouldn't just be a dream experience-it would be an opportunity to represent a company I have respected for years. I would proudly share the Mack story with everyone I meet, because it reflects values I believe in: hard work, dependability, perseverance, and pride in a job well done. I would be honored to represent Mack Trucks with professionalism, gratitude, and enthusiasm, and I'd work to make the company proud every step of the weekend.