By the slimmest of margins, the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) is proud to announce that Marietta, Georgia’s Cody Haskins is the program’s 2017 champion. Haskins, who won two races and finished in the top-five 13 times, edged out Lakeville, Minnesota’s Michael Ostdiek 965-952 after on-track results and community engagement points were taken into account. For Haskins, this championship is the culmination of a yearlong journey that began on a late night drive home after the 2016 KDDP banquet last December. ‘Cody has often said that the 2016 banquet was one of his most humbling experiences, said Roberts. ‘Finishing where he did in the 2016 standings (fifth of the seven drivers) motivated him to improve for 2017. His Alan Kulwicki-like hands-on approach offered a notable parallel to the 1992 NASCAR champion and his on-track results were consistent. But what really put Cody over the top this season was his commitment to engaging with his neighbors and the fans. While the 2017 season is over, drivers can start applying for the 2018 Kulwicki Driver Development Program today. Please visit www.kulwickiddp.com for the application and additional information. All applications are due on December 31, 2017.(Kulwicki Driver Development Program)
