Park Wins NMPA Spirit Award Steve Park is the winner of the third-quarter voting in NMPA’s “Pocono Spirit Award.” Park was picked because he overcame the injury suffered in a crash at Darlington nearly 13 months ago. Amazingly, six months after the accident, Park was not only back at the South Carolina track, but the Dale Earnhardt, Inc., driver was competing once again at the sport’s highest level. A driver whose career appeared to be over didn’t just beat the odds, he demolished them. The NMPA/Pocono Spirit Award recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity as well as sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports.(NMPA via Insider Racing)(11-5-2002)
