SpeedwayEXPO, proudly presented by Sunoco, will again
recognize the talent, competitive spirit, and dedication of the
Northeast’s racing community with its annual SPEEDY Awards,
honoring racers, fans and others who excelled during the 2007
season.
The nominees and winners in 11 categories will be honored at the
SPEEDY Award ceremony at EXPO on March 2 at 3:00PM, hosted by
Speedway Illustrated Editor Karl Fredrickson. SpeedwayEXPO
takes place on the weekend of February 29-March 2 at the Eastern
States Exposition in West Springfield, MA.
SPEEDY Award categories include Break-Out Racer of the Year, the
Long Haul Award, Best Weekly Racer, Best Northeast Touring
Racer, Best Weekly Show, Best Individual Performance in an
Event, Best Individual Promotion, Best Series or Track Coverage,
Race Fan of the Year, Outstanding Contribution Award and the
Unsung Hero Award.
A complete description of each award is online at
speedwayexpo.com, along with nominees in each category.
Current nominees include champions Joey Logano, Donny Lia, Bob
Garbarino, Patrick Laperle, Ben Seitz and JR Heffner as well as
veterans like Brett Hearn, Ted Christopher, Bobby Gahan, and Ron
Bolduc along with up-and-comers such as Mike Ordway, Jr., Keith
Rocco, Erica Santos, and Nick Sweet. Unsung heroes, including
Irene Venditti, the Seymour Family, and Bonnie Jarvis, also take
their well-deserved spot in the limelight.
Others include racing writer Travis Barrett, Thunder Road
International Speedbowl, All-Star Speedway, and Albany-Saratoga
Speedway; and great racing organizations like PRONYNE
Motorsports, C&C Racing Promotions, Coastal 181, and Area
Auto Racing News.
The entire racing community is invited to make their nominations
as well. Nominations will be accepted until February 15 on
speedwayexpo.com.
SpeedwayEXPO will feature more than three indoor acres dedicated
to motorsports, with displays from local and regional tracks and
associations, vendors of performance parts, safety equipment,
accessories, apparel and memorabilia. In addition there will be
a full schedule of special events, racing seminars and
activities, including autograph sessions with racing
celebrities, the Pit Crew Challenge, pedal-car races and a host
of specialty vehicle displays. Schedules and full information
are posted on
speedwayexpo.com.
Source: Dale
Wolbrink/racinpr@aol.com
Posted:
January 17, 2008
