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(12-16-2001)
- Daytona to name 'something' for Earnhardt: Daytona International Speedway is going name something after Dale [Earnhardt] -- they just aren't saying what it will be. It's already been decided and it has the blessings of the Earnhardt family, as well. "After considerable input from fans and competitors, and with the support of the Earnhardt family, we have chosen a special way to celebrate the life and legend of Dale Earnhardt. It is our intention to make the announcement regarding our tribute during Speedweeks 2002." David Talley, Director Corporate Communications, ISC(NASCAR.com)(12-16-2001)
- Steele back in Cup: Tim Steele, a three-time ARCA series champion and third generation Michigan racer: "My plans for 2002 see our HS Motorsports Team running in right at 20 races during the year. That's enough to qualify as full-time racers, yet we all can still have lives outside the race track." The "Man of" Steele's schedule for next season sees him competing in 10 to 12 ARCA races, five NASCAR Winston Cup races and five NASCAR Busch Series events. "We're planning on running all the ARCA races that feature live television, the Cup races at Pocono, Michigan and Chicago, and the Busch races at Las Vegas, Kentucky, Michigan and Charlotte (Lowe's)," said the 33-year-old Grand Rapids native and Coopersville, Mich., resident. "We're confident that we can run this schedule and be competitive everywhere we go.(Tom Roberts PR)(12-16-2001)
- Mansion Motorsports back in the CTS: Mansion Motorsports [#85 Dodge in Cup with Carl Long] will bring back their CTS program to run a limited amount of races in 2002. They will be running Dodge Rams, with driver Carl Long. Mansion Motorsports is currently working on trucks for the 2002 season. Their first race for 2002 has yet to be determined but it won't be at Daytona(Mansion Motorsports Site)(12-16-2001)
(12-15-2001)
- Rudd and Pit Crew Progress: The recovery of Winston Cup driver Ricky Rudd, who underwent arthoscopic back surgery in Charlotte shortly following the annual banquet weekend, continues to progress. "My recovery is on schedule and I'm looking forward to racing in the Daytona 500 in February," Rudd said Friday in a statement. Rudd drives the #28 Fords for Robert Yates Racing. In addition, all three Yates crew members injured in a pit road accident at Homestead, Fla., in November plan to return to their duties in time for the 2002 Daytona 500. Bobby Burrell, front-tire changer, is home recovering from head injuries. On Dec. 5, he started working with the team trainer on hand-to-eye coordination drills and plans to return to work after the first of the year. John Bryan, jack man, has returned to work and also anticipates starting pit stop practice after the first of the year. Kevin Hall, front-tire carrier, has returned to work and resumed pit stop practice with the team.(That's Racin')(12-15-2001)
- Seat Belt News: Dale Earnhardt customized his seat belt mountings in his race car in a way the manufacturer said was dangerous, and his harness failure may have contributed to his death in the Daytona 500. On Tuesday, NASCAR outlawed customized seat belt placements for the 2002 season, and in effect vindicated beleaguered seat belt maker Bill Simpson. Next year's guidelines regulate seat belt systems and describe in detail what drivers and pit crews must wear during practice, qualifying and races. On Tuesday, NASCAR issued its strongest language to date on seat belt systems. NASCAR's six-month investigation of Earnhardt's crash indicated the left lap belt of his harness system "dumped," or buckled then tore during the crash. NASCAR all but said Earnhardt's belt system was improperly mounted when the sanctioning body released its findings in August. Simpson has said that if properly mounted, Earnhardt's seat belt system would not have failed, and that he warned the seven-time Winston Cup champion several times to mount his harness according to manufacturer's specifications. There was no attempt during 2001 to change customized mounting positions, but the language in NASCAR's upcoming rules package indicates that area of the rule book will change dramatically in 2002. Specifically, the new rule reads: "Each car must be equipped with a NASCAR-approved seat belt restraint system. Unapproved seat belt restraint systems or components will not be permitted," and "The seat belt restraint system must be installed in accordance with the directions provided by the system supplier and/or manufacturer." NASCAR didn't specify which seat belt systems are approved for the 2002 season.(Daytona Beach News Journal)(12-15-2001)
(12-14-2001)
- Atlanta Qualifying in fall at night: The fastest qualifying session on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit just got more exciting, as Atlanta Motor Speedway officials announced today that the Oct. 25 Georgia-Pacific Qualifying Day session will be held at night under the lights. Joining the evening's lineup will also be a 150-lap Goody's Dash Series race, held on the speedway's front stretch quarter-mile track. Georgia-Pacific Qualifying is traditionally the fastest qualifying session of the year for NASCAR Winston Cup drivers, who are gunning each year for the track record of 197.478 mph, set by Geoffrey Bodine in 1997. The new qualifying format will be part of a NAPA 500 weekend that has already undergone major changes since last season. The NAPA 500 was moved from its November date to Oct. 27, and the Aaron's 312 Busch Series race on Oct. 26 has taken the place of the traditional fall ARCA race.(AMS PR)(12-14-2001)
- Congrats: former Cup and current CTS driver, Jason Leffler, and Alison East were married in Hawaii on Dec. 11, 2001. They
will be returning to their home in Stanley, NC on the 15th of December.(12-15-2001)
- Kenny's Cruise: A look at the Kenny Wallace Fan Club Cruise #6 - 2001(12-15-2001)
- Special Magazine issue: Racing Milestones will have a special December featuring the Legends of NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, David Pearson, Bobby Allison and highlights of the careers of folks like Smokey Yunick, the Wood Brothers and Banjo Matthews.(Racing Milestones)(12-14-2001)
(12-13-2001)
- Minimum Age Requirement: Effective for the 2002 season, NASCAR has implemented a minimum age requirement for all drivers, crew members and other participants in its top three series - Winston Cup, Grand National and Trucks - as well as its Touring series. NASCAR hasn't permitted anyone under 18 to participate in Winston Cup or the Winston West stock-car series since 1998, in part because of the series' sponsorship by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. At least one driver will lose his chance at participating in one of NASCAR's top series next season as a result of the new rule. Kyle Busch, 16-year-old brother of Winston Cup driver Kurt Busch, was scheduled to run a full season for Roush Racing in NASCAR's Truck series, but will not be allowed to compete. Roush officials said Thursday he would remain under contract, however.(That's Racin') AND Busch, a high school student from Las Vegas, scored one top-10 effort. However, with the new ruling in place beginning with next year, it looks like Busch will be driving Late Model. With Busch sidelined for at least two years, that opens up the seat for someone else. The team has said that they will fulfill all contractual obligations to Busch. No driver has been named to the #99 CTS seat(NASCAR.com)(12-13-2001)
- Jasper-Penske Engine deal over? UPDATE not so? hearing the Jasper-Penske engines deal is about to break up. Rumor is Penske is preparing to offer to buy out partner Doug Bawel and begin selling engines in competition with Yates. Part of the deal might include the #77 team, which Bawel owns(12-13-2001)
UPDATE: sources within Jasper Motorsports say there is no truth in the above statement(12-13-2001)
- Cope to return to the #57: Derrike Cope will be driving the #57 CLR Ford Taurus in 12-15 Cup races in 2002 beginning with the Daytona 500 in February. The team will continue to use Robert Yates engines and are working to procure additional sponsorship and expand their schedule. Cope says about sponsorship, "I have had several recent meetings with companies that are considering us for sponsorship and have been pleased with their positive responses to date. I will be working to finalize these opportunities during the upcoming weeks." Cope and the #57 team plan to test at Daytona, January 12 through 15th and may also test in Talladega later in the month.(Derrike Cope Site) - looks like the #37 team with Cope and Warren Johnson will cease to exist?(12-13-2001)
- Weird but probably a typo? UPDATE yep: on this weeks Thunder Previews at Action's goracing.com, they list the #2 Miller Lite/Elvis Pressley scheme that will run at Las Vegas as a "2002 Dodge Intrepid R/T", typo or are the past Robin Miller rumor's true about Penske switching from Ford to Dodge (even thought they have a contract with Ford thru 2003)?
UPDATE: as mentioned, it looks like it was a Typo and has been corrected to FORD as Penske will NOT switch to Dodge(12-13-2001)
- Congrats: Everett Ashton Burton was born 12-10-01 around 4:00 PM weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and mother Tabitha and baby are both are doing fine.(Ward Burton Fan Club)(12-13-2001)
- NASCAR Rock N' Roll: Hybrid Recordings and Atlantic Records have announced the release of NASCAR: FULL THROTTLE, the first-ever official NASCAR compilation to feature rock artists. The album - released in association with NASCAR, NBC Sports and Turner Broadcasting - collects 13 high-octane tracks from a variety of new and classic rock artists. FULL THROTTLE. features exclusive tracks from Metallica - whose "Fuel For Fire" is an alternate version of "Fuel" (from RELOAD) with different lyrics - and Sammy Hagar, who has updated his classic 1984 hit, "I Can't Drive 55," to the more-accelerated "I Can.t Drive 65". Tracks from .NASCAR: FULL THROTTLE. were heard throughout NBC and TNT coverage of NASCAR races, including audio play during the opens, pre-race, teases, animations, highlights and bumpers. The album also includes songs from matchbox twenty, Sugar Ray, P.O.D., Creed, Collective Soul, the Grateful Dead, Motley Crue, the Cult, Convoy, Vertical Horizon, and Breaking Point. The CD is available through Kmart and Wal Mart and record stores everywhere.(NASCAR PR), all they need is some AC/DC, Collective Soul and Kiss - hope mine in under the tree on the 25th!(12-13-2001)
- Yocum gets engaged: Fox/NBC/TBS pit reporter Matt Yocum got engaged Nov 29th in New York City on a carriage ride through Central Park after dinner at Tavern on the Green. The lucky lady is Ingrid Bendezu. However, Yocum already had the engagement ring before the "Matt and Tony post-race show" in New Hampshire, where Tony Stewart joked and asked when Yocum was gonna ask Ingrid to marry him. Rumor had it that Tony knew it would happen before February and it was his last chance to get a dig in on his friend, but it looks like the pressure is all on Tony now (to get engaged)(12-13-2001)
(12-12-2001)
- Donlavey Announcement UPDATE 2 C.F. Sauer the Sponsor., Mast the driver...and... and images: there will be a 2002 Winston Cup Sponsorship announcement at the C.F. Sauer Company in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, December 12th at 1:00pm/et. Attendees Include: #90 Owner Junie Donlavey, Mark Sauer, Governor Jim Gilmore, [Driver?] Rick Mast, Kyle and Pattie Petty [not sure why - interesting](Keystone Marketing PR)(12-10-2001)
UPDATE: The C.F.Sauer Company and Swansboro Motor Company, Inc., announced today their agreement to an all-Virginia team for the 2002 Winston Cup season. The two Richmond-based companies also named Rick Mast, the Rockbridge, Va. veteran Winston Cup and Busch Grand National racer as driver of the #90 car. The 114-year old C.F. Sauer Company is family owned and operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond,Va., Greenville, S.C. , New Century, Kan., San Luis Obispo,Calif., and a distribution center in Orlando, Fla. The Company's brands are Sauer's, Dukes', Bama, Spice Hunter, Gold Medal, and Mrs. Filberts and also manufactures customer label margarine products for the retail, food service, and industrial markets. The Company also owns Pleasant's Hardware. "This marks our second season in racing," Sauer stated, "and everyone at The Company looks forward to a long and productive association with Junie Donlavey." Donlavey, owner of Swansboro Motor Company, added, "For the 52 years I've been in racing, I've wanted to field an all-Virginia team, and I reckon if you wait and work long enough, your dreams can come true." In addition to announcing the racing association, The C.F. Sauer Company named three non-profit charity affiliates to be involved in promotional efforts of the new team. The charities are the United Network for Organ Sharing, the Richmond based non-profit that manages the nation's organ transplant system; Victory Junction Gang, a retreat for seriously ill children founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty and new member of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps founded by Paul Newman; and the Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxiliary, which was established in 1965 to provide aid to Winston Cup families suffering injury or tragedy as a result of preparation or participation in Winston Cup events.(Sauer PR)(12-10-2001)
UPDATE 2: It's official see the Keystone Marketing PR at Sauer, Swansboro to Team for Winston Cup 2002 Season; also, see images of the #90 Sauer/Dukes Mayo Ford (layout and the front/side view), check it out on my Paint Schemes Gallery(12-12-2001)
(12-11-2001)
- Helmets and Firesuits UPDATE 2: NASCAR informed teams last week that fireproof suits and helmets will be mandatory for anyone who goes over the wall on pit stops next season.(Sporting News). Wonder if it means NASCAR Officials too?(12-10-2001)
UPDATE: hearing that the helmet/firesuit requirement does includes officials, they are not sure of what type of helmet but a helmet will be required of anyone going over the wall including officials(12-10-2001)
UPDATE 2: NASCAR will require any crew member going over the wall during race conditions to wear protective helmets and fire-resistant clothing beginning with the 2002 season. In a technical bulletin that began going out to teams late last week, NASCAR also amended its official Winston Cup rulebook to include requirements for the first time that drivers wear helmets and fire suits during practice, qualifying and competition. NASCAR's rulebook amendments, which will be included in the 2002 rulebooks for its Grand National and Truck series as well as Winston Cup, still put the onus for safety on the competitors. "Each Competitor is solely responsible for the effectiveness of personal safety equipment used during an Event," the bulletin said, adding, "NASCAR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANY PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT."(That's Racin')(12-11-2001)
- New #6 Car Chief: Joe Dan Bailey, a member of Dale Earnhardt championship teams at Richard Childress Racing in 1993 and 1994 who later moved to Penske-Kranefuss Racing and most recently worked with Shawna Robinson, is the new car chief on the No. 6 Fords owned by Roush Racing and driven by Mark Martin. Bailey, 37, will join with Martin's new crew chief, Ben Leslie, in leading the team next season.(That's Racin')(12-11-2001)
- Carl Long news: Carl Long and the #85 Mansion Motorsports team will be back racing in 2002. The team plans to attempt the Daytona 500 with a brand new Dodge and Petty Dodge engines (from 2001, PE will go with a different engine builder). The team will go to the Daytona January (7th-10th) test to test out the new car and engines if they are able to finish the car in time. There is not a 2002 chedule yet for the races Mansion Motorsports plans to attempt, but it is possible the team will run 6-10 races. Also Long wants to let a west coast team use his Dodge engines that he recieved from Petty Enterprises so that he can drive in Winston Cup races on the west coast. Long also wants to use the engines in the BGN and CTS(Mansion Motorsports Site)(12-11-2001)
(12-10-2001)
- Newman will be #12: Ryan Newman's fleet of Alltel Team Penske Ford Taurus race cars will carry the number 12 for the 2002 Cup season. Penske Racing South officials confirmed the move today, citing the equity position and history the team has with the number. The Penske association with the car number 12 dates back to the early 1970's when racing legend Bobby Allison drove Penske-owned race cars bearing that number. Newman and his Matt Borland-led team will compete in all NASCAR Winston Cup events during the 2002 season as teammates to veteran driver Rusty Wallace and his Bill Wilburn-led Miller Lite Team Penske.(Tom Roberts PR)(12-10-2001)
- Pressley to the BGN/CTS? UPDATE to the #18 CTS: It appears Robert Pressley will wind up either in the CTS or the BGN, one option may be as the full-time driver for Michael Waltrip's #99 BGN cars.(Savannah Morning News), but am hearing Pressley will end up in the #18 Dodge truck(12-8-2001)
UPDATE: Robert Pressley will replace Joe Ruttman in Bobby Hamilton Racing's #18 Dodge truck, it was announced Monday. Pressley, released from his Winston Cup ride at the end of the season, will be taking over the truck Ruttman drove to two victories, 20 top-10 finishes and third in Craftsman Truck points in 2001. Pressley joins new teammates Brian Rose and Bill Lester and crew chief Danny Gill as BHR revamps with a three-truck effort in 2002. Pressley’s team is currently without a sponsor -- after DANA Corporation declined to renew its agreement for 2002 -- but the team is in negotiations and hopes to announce one in the next few weeks.(NASCAR.com)(12-10-2001)
- Fedawa new ride includes Cup? UPDATE 2 Oops Driver NOT signed: rumor has it that Scott Bryant/Bryant Motorsports has acquired primary sponsorship that will allow the running of the full BGN 2002 schedule and run a limited Winston Cup schedule with Tim Fedewa as the driver(Catchfence)(12-8-2001)
UPDATE: Bryant Motorsports has come to an agreement with a major minorities company who is excited to be involved with a quality racing team. This company's name, which will be released at a later date, will be the primary sponsor for a full time BGN team. They will also be participating in a part time Winston Cup effort. Tim Fedewa has been signed as Bryant Motorsports driver for both series, with Keith Johnson as team manager.(STB Marketing Group/Catchfence.com)(12-10-2001)
UPDATE 2: Keith Johnson will serve as team manager; however, at this time a driver has yet to be signed, and negotiations are still underway with a driver who will drive in both series. "Bryant Motorsports has obtained primary sponsorship, and driver talks are underway with several drivers." stated Scott Bryant, owner of Bryant Motorsports. "Further details will be released as soon as they become available, and negotiations are finalized."(STB Marketing Group - original PR had Fedawa listed as signed)(12-10-2001)
- Stewart to run 24 Hours: Tony Stewart is in the process of finalizing plans to race in the 24 Hours of Daytona just prior to the Daytona 500 as well as the Chili Bowl on January 10th.(Tony Stewart Newsletter)(12-10-2001)
- New Radio Show: Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds have agreed to join the Fox Sports Radio Network in 2002. Starting with the Daytona 500 and running for the next 21 weeks, the three will be giving weekly NASCAR Updates on Fox Sports Radio. Waltrip's updates will air on Mondays and Fridays. Hammond's on Saturdays and McReynolds on Sundays. Check with your local Fox Radio Network affiliate for air times.(Jeff Hammond/Larry McReynolds/Darrell Waltrip sites)(12-10-2001)
- Earnhardt Tribute: The Brooklyn Cowboys' new CD project, The Other Man in Black (The Ballad of Dale Earnhardt), holds a winning combination, featuring a fuel-injected tribute to the late-great Dale Earnhardt, is due to hit the stores on Feb 12th, 2002(Business Wire)(12-10-2001)
- Johnson and Racing Champions: Racing Champions Corporation announced that a new multi-product and trackside vending license agreement has been reached with JG Motorsports, the licensing administrator for Jimmie Johnson and the Hendrick Motorsports #48 Lowe's team. Under the terms of this agreement, Racing Champions will produce and market die-cast replicas, apparel, souvenirs, and novelties related to the #48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet, whose primary sponsor is Lowe's Home Improvement. The Company's rights include exclusive distribution to mass retail for die-cast, and exclusive distribution at all NASCAR Winston Cup events for all products. Under a separate agreement, the Company also has obtained rights to produce Press Pass® trading cards related to the driver and team.(Racing Champions Site)(12-10-2001)
- Robby Gordon races for the Nations Cup UPDATE: The wraps are finally off this year’s team line-ups for the Michelin Race of Champions - Nations Cup. Eight fearsome trios are set to lock horns around the 2.6 kilometres of asphalt and gravel of the Circuit Ciudad Deportiva Islas Canarias to decide which nation is the fastest of them all. Traditionally a star-studded event, this year’s Michelin Race of Champions (7-9 December, Gran Canaria) has attracted a better-than-ever calibre and quantity of speed merchants, drawn by the rare opportunity to put patriotism before individual pride. Representing the USA are: Robby Gordon [#31 RCR Chevy], Rhys Millen [Rally Driver/Pikes Peak] and Shaun Palmer [Snowboarder, World Cup mountain bike and motocross racer]. For more info, see the website: www.raceofchampions.com(12-5-2001)
UPDATE: Finnish WRC ace, Harri Rovanpera was duly crowned 2001 Champion of Champions after defeating Germany's Armin Schwarz in the Final of the prestigious Michelin Race Of Champions event at the Circuito de la Ciudad Deportiva Islas Canarias today. The Peugeot driver triumphed two heats to one with less than a second between both drivers in every race. Robby Gordon lost in the Quarter-Finals(Race Of Champions site)(12-10-2001)
- Colleges and Auto Racing: Colleges in the heart of NASCAR country are offering new courses to meet a growing demand in the racing industry. For the first time, next semester Central Piedmont Community College will offer machining and welding courses teaching students to build the frames and engines of high-tech race cars. It joins Catawba Valley Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and UNC Charlotte, all of which have started various types of motorsports programs in recent years.(Charlotte Observer). See lists of many schools, driving schools, job placement/resume services, etc at my Racing Schools/Jobs page(12-10-2001)
- Hermie Sadler news: Hermie Sadler is working on some deals and plan to compete in 10 Cup races and 5 BGN races in 2002 and plans to announce his plans in January(12-10-2001)
- Ryan Pemberton out? UPDATE: The print version of the Speedway Scene magazine reports that #77 Crew Chief, Ryan Pemberton and the team #77 Jasper Motorsports, has parted ways after his brother Roman was released by the team(12-9-2001)
UPDATE: Roman has left the team but Ryan is still the team's crew chief and is NOT leaving(12-10-2001)
- APR Crew Chief(#55) and Sponsor(#33): Although Jimmy Elledge’s move to crew chief for Dale Jarrett [#88] surprised his former team, the #55 Chevrolet (Bobby Hamilton), there will be no rush to name a replacement. Andy Petree, with help from shop foreman Jeff Swann, will call the shots on his car for the time being. G.M. Steve Barkdoll says the team wants to limit activities because it is close to naming a sponsor for the sister car, the #33 Chevrolet. It hopes to secure Mike Wallace as the driver(Sporting News)(12-10-2001)
- #55 Scheme for 2002? have two possible 2002 paint schemes for the #55 Schneider Electric/Sqaure-D Chevy on my Paint Schemes Gallery(12-10-2001)
- Official Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation.org website now online: Kenny and Reva Irwin, parents of the late Kenny Irwin Jr., have unveiled the official Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation.org website. Located at kennyirwinjrfoundation.org, the website has a "fan club" section to learn how to support the foundation, as well as a contact section with e-mail addresses, phone numbers, directions information, and a printable donation form. Another feature is current photos and regularly updated news about the Dare to Dream Camp, located near New Castle, Indiana. The 27 acre campground with a six acre lake is under construction with a targeted June 2002 completion date. The foundation was established in 2000, as a way for the Irwin's to honor Kenny's legacy, and continue his generosity to under-privileged children. The Irwin's wanted an official website to serve as an ongoing tribute to Kenny's memory by creating awareness for upcoming foundation events and projects.(12-10-2001)
- Earnhardt Honor: Seven time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, fatally injured in an accident at Daytona International Speedway in February, will be inducted into the Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) Hall of Fame. Earnhardt, known as "The Intimidator," was the most high profile driver in NASCAR Winston Cup racing and his death brought a great deal of attention to the sport. The winner of 78 [actually 76] Winston Cup races made it to the EMPA Hall of Fame the first time his name has appeared on the voting ballot. In addition former Indianapolis car racer and three-time United Racing Club sprint car driving champion Mike Magill will join Earnhardt in the Hall. Nicknamed "Iron Mike," he was a successful Modified and Midget racer in the 1940s and 50s. Also being inducted into the EMPA Hall of Fame will be three-time USAC Sprint Car champion Larry Dickson. He also made eight appearances in the Indianapolis 500 with his best finish being ninth in 1969. Dickson was a top talent with the United Racing Club and American Racing Drivers Club in the early part of his career. And Bobby Gerhart Sr., winner of 41 modified stock car features at the old Reading, PA Fairgrounds Speedway, will have his name added to the Hall of Fame. Gerhart was also the Modified champion at Reading in 1969 and 1970. His son, Bobby, is currently a driver in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. Eleven time National Hot Rod Association Funny Car champion John Force was been named the Al Holbert Memorial/EMPA Driver of the Year. The award is named in honor of the late Al Holbert who was an outstanding sports car and Indianapolis car racer who made his home in Warrington, PA. Ted Christopher, NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series National Champion, has earned the Northeast Driver of the Year honors for the second year in a row. Christopher was also the Stafford Motor Speedway SK Modified champion. More than 200 members, media covering motorsports of all types on a regular basis, took part in the voting. The induction ceremonies will take place at the annual Winston Hall of Fame Awards Dinner which is part of the Eastern Motorsport Press Association Convention, January 18-20, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Trevose, PA. The 31st Annual Eastern Motorsport Press Association Convention will have support from Winston, NHRA, IRL, NASCAR, Hooters Tour, United Racing Club, Pocono Raceway, Goodyear, Grandview Speedway, Valvoline, Leading Edge Motorsports, 76, and Performance Racing Industry magazine.(12-10-2001)
(12-9-2001)
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