"When Idecided to go public, I was prepared to have no friends, " he says.

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Since I normally work an extra 15 to 20 hours per week in addition to my day job, I sometimes have to say no to making Friday night plans with friends.

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"At 208 mph, you have no friends--but me, " Greco laughed, as I climbed from the car.

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No doubt they had told their friends and family back home - as I have time and again - that generally things in Mexico aren't too bad, that the risks sound worse than they are.

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I'm honored to be a part of this new circle of friends, and have no doubt that it was the people who found me relatable and believed in me that helped me become America's Choice.

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