Asia Ford was struggling on the fourth day of qualifying in Louisville , however . But Lt car Aubrey Gregory overheard her tell a paramedic she would not race . That 's when he decided he would make sure they finished the race . Although she was last and behind the pack , he called to make sure there would be a finish line waiting for them . Ford called Gregory her ' angel ' and an ' inspiration '
Asia Ford was struggling on the fourth mile of race in Louisville , Kentucky . But Lt. Aubrey Gregory overheard her tell a paramedic she would not quit . That 's when he decided he would make sure Ford finished the race . Although Ford was last and behind the pack , Gregory called to make sure there would be a finish line waiting for them . Ford called Gregory her 'angel ' and an 'inspiration '