Writers David Poole, Mike Hembree awarded by NMPA:
January 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM
A pair of veteran racing writers have received top honors from the National Motorsports Press Association for their work in 2008. David Poole of The Charlotte Observer and Mike Hembree of NASCAR Scene were announced as the 2008 George Cunningham Award winners in the NMPA’s meetings at Concord, N.C. Poole’s feature story about a Kentucky girl’s relationship with Dale Earnhardt, headlined “Wessa’s lucky penny,” along with columns about track owner Bruton Smith, the 50th anniversary of Petty Enterprises and other topics, were cited in the daily newspaper/Internet division. Poole also won the Cunningham award in 2001, ’05 and 2006. Hembree’s recognition came for his work in the the non-daily paper division. He also took the honor last year and three other times (1992, ’95 and 2002) while working at the Greenville (SC) News.(Charlotte Observer)(1-21-2009)
