Harvick takes NMPA honor: Kevin Harvick, who stepped to drive for Dale Earnhardt’s former Winston Cup team after Earnhardt’s death in a crash during the Daytona 500, has been named the recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association/Pocono Spirit Award for the first quarter. The award recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. NMPA members select a winner for each quarter and then vote on the winner of the annual award at season’s end(That’s Racin’)(5-19-2001) (5-18-2001)
