Anne Fornoro, who has worked with racing legend A.J. Foyt for almost three decades, has been announced as winner of the 2013 Jim Chapman Award for excellence in motorsports public relations. The Chapman Award is considered by many in the industry as the highest honor in racing public relations. It is named in memory of Chapman, the legendary PR executive and innovator, who worked with Babe Ruth and was named Indy Car racings ‘most influential man” of the 1980s. Chapman died in 1996 at age 80. The announcement and presentation were made at Auto Club Speedway by Michael Knight, chairman of the selection committee, and one of Chapmans closest friends. The award is determined by a vote of media members, most of who knew Chapman, and is authorized by the Chapman family. PR representatives from all forms of motorsports are eligible for consideration.( SpinDicotor500 )
