The AARWBA Writing, Photography and Broadcast Awards
Winners will be announced at the annual AARWBA Breakfast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May.
2012 AARWBA CONTEST WINNERS
MOTORSPORT BOOK
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
WEB LOG ENTRY
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
PODCAST/WEBCAST
OK, here we go again. Part of the message in my earlier tries was regarding the Bloys Britt Award. Ron Lemasters recommended and I concurred that it probably should go to Kay Presto's entry in the Online Technical Writing about concussions and head injuries in racing -- timely, significant, well-done, all things Bloys probably would have appreciated. Cheers, Jerry
(JUDGES) Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College Podcast/Webcast – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College Newspaper Feature Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Feature Writing, Magazine Column Writing, Online Feature Writing, Online Column, Web Log, Professional Racing Website – Prof. Emeritus Jerry Miller, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College, & AARWBA Contest Chairman Newspaper News Writing, Newspaper Technical Writing, Magazine Technical Writing, Online Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.), Muncie Star-Press (ret.) Motorsport Book -- Jerry Miller, Ron Lemasters (Sr.)
MOTORSPORT BOOK
1.
Robert Edelstein, “NASCAR Legends,” Overlook Press
2. No
award
3. No award
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
1. Mark
Armijo, “Jeff Gordon Wins At PIR,” Arizona Republic
2.
Keith Lair, “A Hot Night for Pursley,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune
3.
Nicholas Dettmann, “Sorenson Returns to Victory Lane,” West Bend Daily
News
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
1. L.
Spencer Riggs, “Patschke Puts the Sting in Wasp,” Lebanon Daily News
2.
Michael Knight and Mark Armijo, “Indy 500 Has Arizona Flavor,” Arizona
Republic
3. Ron
Hedger, “30 Years of Left Turns,” National Speed Sport News
Honorable Mention: Keith Lair, “Pastrana Seeks Showdown Spot,”
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
1.
Ralph Smith, “Through the Esses,” Gater Racing Photo Sport News
2.
Michael Knight, “Track Investment Brings Hope,” National Speed Sport
News
3. Ken
de la Bastide, “Let’s Stop Bashing Brickyard,” Kokomo Tribune
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT
1. Mary
Mendez, “A Tale of Two Cities,” Inside Track Motorsport News
2.
Larry Mason, “2011 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach,” Cal Club News
3. No
award
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
1.
Charles B. Camp, “Don O’Reilly & Speed Age,” Vintage Motorsport
2. Dick
Berggren, “The Big Crash,” Speedway Illustrated
3.
Louse Ann Noeth, “The Wing That Won the World,” National Dragster
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Jim
Donnelly, “16th and Georgetown,” Hemmings Classic Car
2. Dick
Berggren, “Forever Fonda,” Speedway Illustrated
3. L.
Spencer Riggs, “Stranger Than Fiction,” Vintage Motorsport
Honorable Mention: Louise Ann Noeth, “The Gas Man,” Goodguys
Gazette
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Anne Proffit, “Long and Winding Road,” Race
Engine Technology
2. No award
3. No award
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
1. Anne
Proffit, “Hildebrand Crashes; Wheldon Takes Win,” Motorauthority.com
2. Ron
Hedger, “Friesen Repeats $50,000 Syracuse Score,” Nationalspeedsportnews.com
3.
David C. Schilke, “Stoner Has Perfect Indianapolis GP Weekend,”
Motorsport.com
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Kay
Presto, “Fans Flock to Pomona Drags,” Carsandcompetition.com
2. Ron
Hedger, “McCreadie, Not Just Barefoot’s Son,” Nationalspeedsportnews.com
3.
Nancy Knapp Schilke, “Pietro Fittipaldi Plans to Climb Ladder to
NASCAR,” Motorsport.com
Honorable Mention: Louise Ann Noeth, “A Model Name Earned the
Hard Way,” Newyorktimes.com
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
1.
Michael Knight, “Drags, Dollars & Sense,” Competitionpress.com
2. Ron
Hedger, “The Long Look,” Nationalspeedsportnews.com
3.
Patrick Reynolds, “NASCAR’s Black Monday Is Coming,” Motorweeklive.com
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Kay
Presto, “The Changes Keep A’Comin’,” Carsandcompetition.com
2.
Patrick Reynolds, “Spotters and Drivers Need to Know Their Places,”
Allleftturns.com
3. No
award
WEB LOG ENTRY
1.
Patrick Reynolds, “The Crew Member’s Side of Driver Rage,”
Allleftturns.com
2.
Michael Knight, “Untenable,” Spindoctor500blog.blogspot.com
3. No
award
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
1.
Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke
2. Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto
3. Motorweeklive.com, Patrick Reynolds
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT ACTION
1.
David Moulthrop, “Monster Ride,” Gater Racing Photo Sport News
2. Greg Griffo, “Bringing It Home,” Indianapolis
Star
3. Bruce Bennett, “Wheel to Wheel,” Dirt
Modified
Honorable Mention: Bob Mays, “Opening Salvo,” Flat Out
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE
1.
Bruce Bennett, “Hey Look, Gramps Got an iPhone” AARWBA Newsletter
2. Greg
Griffo, “Zoey’s First Victory Celebration,” Indianapolis Star
3.
Harold Hoch, “Local Juniors Compete in NHRA,” Boyertown Area Times
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
1.
Donald Figler, “Rough Ride at the Fair,” RacingNation.com
2. Ed
Hollowell, “Vander Weerd/Bacon Flip,” RIS-news.com
3.
Michael C. Johnson, “John Force Blows His Top,” Motorsport.com
Honorable Mention: Anne Proffit, “Force Flies to Pole,”
Motorauthority.com
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
1.
Michael C. Johnson, “Sebastian Wheldon,” Motorsport.com
2. Kay
Presto, “Dang! My Chutes Came Out Too Soon,” Carsandcompetition.com
3.
Donald Figler, “Kurt Busch – Happy Ride,” RacingNation.com
PODCAST/WEBCAST
1.
Patrick Reynolds, “Motorweek Live,” Motorweeklive.com
2. Dick
Sisch, “Legends in Sonoma,” Infineonraceway.com
3. No
award
(JUDGES)
Newspaper News
Writing, Online News Writing – Ken de la Bastide, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune, Ball
State University
Photography (all)
– Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.)
College
Podcast/Webcast –
Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Newspaper Feature
Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Feature
Writing (sub for Brian Smith), Magazine Column Writing, Online Feature Writing,
Online Column, Web Log, Professional Racing Website – Prof. Emeritus Jerry
Miller, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College & AARWBA
Contest
Chairman
Newspaper
Technical Writing, Magazine Technical Writing, Online Technical Writing – Ron
Lemasters (Sr.),
AARWBA Midwest
Vice President
Motorsport Book
-- Jerry Miller, Ron Lemasters (Sr.)
(All judging was essentially “blind,” except
in the Book, Racing Website, and Podcast/Webcast categories. Judges had the
discretion to not make awards if they felt they were not warranted.)
MOTORSPORT BOOK
1. Ian Wagstaff, “The
British at
2. Jim Donnelly, “Miller’s Time,” Coastal 181
Publisher
3. Burt
Levy, “The 200 MPH Steamroller,” Think Fast Ink LLC
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
1. Nicholas Dettmann,
“Reutimann Wins Fair and Square,”
2. Susan Wade, “Force Fed,” National Speed Sport
News
3. Michael Knight, “Edwards Grabs Victory,”
Honorable Mention: Mary Bignotti
Mendez, “Showdown at Finale,” Motorsport Aktuell
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
1. Nicholas Dettmann,
“Bilello, Budzinski Will
See You at the Race Track,”
2. Ron Hedger, “Ride Swaps,” National Speed
Sport News
3. Scott Walsh, “Indy 500 Helped
Honorable
Mention: Keith Lair, “Old-time Racer,”
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
1. Dave Argabright, “Late
Model Kingpin Closes on 500th Victory,” National Speed Sport News
2. Ron Hedger, “How Scotch Is Like Asphalt
Racing,” National Speed Sport News
3. Susan Wade, “‘Boring’ Johnson Knows Fans
Respect Team’s Abilities,” National Speed Sport News
Honorable Mention: Scott Walsh, “Pocono Win
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Scott Walsh, “Technology Now Keeps Track of
Scoring,”
2. No
award
3. No
award
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT
1. Dave Argabright,
“The Swindell Bowl,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Mary Bignotti
Mendez, “Power Play,” Inside Track Motorsport News
3. Bill Sessa, “Dave’s
Dream – The Trophy Cup,” Sprint Car & Midget
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Burt Levy, “Meadowdale
Remembered,” Vintage Motorsport
2. Dave Argabright, “Kenny,”
Sprint Car & Midget
3. L. Spencer Riggs, “Bettenhausen
vs. Dickson,” Vintage Motorsport
Honorable Mention: Susan Wade, “Rini
Reflects on ‘Bad Situation Gone Good,’” Drag Review
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Louise Ann Noeth, “Attitude,
Gratitude, and Talking Race Cars,” Goodguys Gazette
2. Mary Bignotti-Mendez,
“A Rule That Needs Breaking,” Inside Track Motorsport News
3. Dave
Argabright, “Sonny’s Moment,” Sprint Car & Midget
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Louise Ann Noeth, “Brain-Bucket
Beef,” Goodguys Gazette
2. Anne Proffit, “A
Certain Elan,” Race Engine Technology
3. No award
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
1. Anne Proffit, “Ryan
Hunter-Reay Takes Emotional Win,” Paddocktalk.com
2. Kay Presto, “John Force Wins Incredible 15th
Title,” Carsandcompetition.com
3. Nancy Knapp Schiltke,
“Dumas, Graf Hand Pickett Victory,” Motorsport.com
Honorable
Mention: David C. Schiltke,
“
ONLINE
FEATURE WRITING
1. Patrick Reynolds, “Saturday Night Is Race
Night U.S.A.,” Bump-drafts.com
2. Allan Brewer, “Behind the Scenes at the Indy
500,” Motorsport.com
3. Susan Wade, “For
Gray, Life More Black & White – And Green,” Competitionplus.com
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Ron Hedger, “Running With the Old Timers,” Raceproweekly.com
2. Michael Knight, “Apology Would Be the Right
Move,” Valvoline.com
3. Patrick Reynolds, “Let Me Tell You About Winning,” Bump-drafts.com
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Kay Presto, “Track Prep at the Dragstrip,” Carsandcompetition.com
2. Patrick Reynolds, “
3. Allan Brewer, “Innovative Radiator Wins Schwitzer Award,” Motorsport.com
WEB LOG ENTRY
1. Jerry Miller, “Mighty White of You, Indy,” Thinkoutloudoldprof.blogspot.com
2. Susan Wade, “Dog Days of Summer Bring Out
Drag Racers’ Bite,” GoRacingTV.com
3. Michael Knight, “How to Fix the IRL on
Versus,” Spindoctor500blog.blogspot.com
Honorable Mention: Phillip Gary Smith, “John Force Speechless,” Harmonizingkeys.blogspot.com
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
1. Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke
2.
Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto
3. No award
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT ACTION
1. Phil Rider, “Big Crash,” Hawkeye Racing News
2. John Mahoney, “World’s
Oldest Stuntman,” Sprint Car & Midget
3. No
award
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE
1. Al Steinberg, “You Did What?” National Speed
Sport News
2. Greg Griffo, “One
Happy Helio,”
3. Bruce
A. Bennett, “Protest in
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
1. Michael C. Johnson, “Mile-High Burn Out,” Motorsport.com
2. Kay Presto, “John Force Charges Toward a
Championship,” Carsandcompetition.com
3. No
award
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
1. Michael C. Johnson, “Family Portrait,” Motorsport.com
2. Kay Presto, “Intensity Before
His Dragstrip Run,” Carsandcompetition.com
3. No
award
TV FEATURE PROGRAM
1. Dave Argabright, “2010
2. No award
3. No
award
PODCAST/WEBCAST
1. Dick Sisich, “On
the Bus with John & Ashley,” Infineonraceway.com
2. No award
3. No
award
(JUDGES)
Newspaper Feature
Writing, Online Feature Writing – Ken de la Bastide,
Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam
School of Journalism, Franklin (
TV, Podcast/Webcast – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam
Newspaper News
Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Feature
Writing, Magazine Column Writing, Online News Writing, Online Column,
Professional Racing Web Site – Prof. Emeritus
Jerry Miller,
Newspaper Technical
Writing, Magazine Technical Writing, Online Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.),
AARWBA
Web Log Entry – Prof. Dennis Cripe,
Pulliam
Motorsport Book -- Jerry Miller, Ron Lemasters (Sr.)
(All judging was essentially “blind,” except
in the Book, Television, and Podcast/Webcast categories.)
2009
AARWBA CONTEST WINNERS
(Presented at AARWBA awards breakfast, May 29, 2010,
MOTORSPORT
BOOK
1.
Fr. Dale Grubba, “Alan Kulwicki:
Against All Odds,” Badger Books LLC
2.
Dave Argabright, “Fast Company,” American Scene Press
3.
Bob Mays, “Big Car Thunder, Vol. II,” Fastrack
Publishing
NEWSPAPER
NEWS WRITING
1.
Keith Lair, “Brack in Driver’s Seat”, San Gabriel
Valley Tribune
2.
Bill Sessa, “Keading
Registers Heart-Stopping Win”,
3.
Ron Hedger, “Sheppard Wins Rite Aid 200”,
Honorable
Mention: Ken de la Bastide, “Martin Wins at
NEWSPAPER
FEATURE WRITING
1.
Dave Argabright, “Healing Process,” National Speed
Sport News
2.
Ron Hedger, “Got Insurance?,” National Speed Sport
News
3.
Keith Lair, “Irwindale Drivers Feel the Pinch,”
Honorable
Mention: Michael Knight, “NASCAR Drives Sales,”
NEWSPAPER
COLUMN WRITING
1.
Dave Argabright, “No Debating Kevin Doty’s
Credentials”, National Speed Sport News
2.
Scott Walsh, “Pocono Moment Key for Johnson”,
3.
Ron Hedger, “Racers Make Annual Stop at Fonda”, National Speed Sport News
NEWSPAPER
TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Scott Walsh, “Burning
Rubber”,
2. No award
3. No award
MAGAZINE
EVENT REPORT
1.
Steve Mayer, “From Dancing Shoes to Leg Shackles”, Car & Driver
2.
Dave Argabright, “Steele’s 500”, Sprint Car &
Midget
3.
Mary Bignotti-Mendez, “New Series, Same Winner”,
Inside Track Motorsport News
Honorable
Mention: Larry Mason, “2009
MAGAZINE
FEATURE WRITING
1.
Bill Sessa, “Goodbye Manzy”,
Sprint Car & Midget
2.
Charles B. Camp, “The Forgotten Grand Prix”, Vintage Motorsport
3.
Dave Argabright, “The King of the Outlaws”, Road
& Track
Honorable
Mention: Bruce A. Bennett, “Bill Wilson”, Dirt Modified
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
1.
Dave Argabright, “Earl Wagner’s Town”, Sprint Car
& Midget
2.
Mary Bignotti-Mendez, “The Drama of Indy Qualifying”,
Inside Track Motorsport News
3.
Louise Ann Noeth, “The First of His Kind”, Goodguys Gazette
MAGAZINE
TECHNICAL WRITING
1.
Anne Proffit, “
2.
John D. Bartolomeo, “Triggering Horsepower”, Drag
Racing Action
3.
No award
ONLINE
NEWS WRITING
1.
Bill Sessa, “Forsberg Wins at Calistoga”,
Civilwarsprints.com
2.
Mary Bignotti Mendez, “Ryan’s Kentucky Reign”, Mnews.com.au
3.
David C. Schilke, “Lorenzo Wins at Indy”,
Motorsport.com
Honorable
Mention: Nancy Knapp Schilke, “De Ferran
Takes Final Pole”, Motorsport.com
ONLINE
FEATURE WRITING
1.
Mark Armijo, “Goodbye Manzanita
2.
Michael C. Johnson, “Moving Foyt Enterprises into the Future”, Motorsport.com
3.
Kay Presto, “Jack Beckman, Fast Behind the Wheel”, Carsandcompetition.com
Honorable
Mention: John Asher, “Chicago – Once a Funny Car Heaven”, Competitionplus.com
ONLINE
COLUMN WRITING
1.
Michael Knight, “Maybe It’s Not Fair, But…,”
Valvoline.com
2.
Phillip Gary Smith, “ESPN Rises to the Day”, Go2geiger.com
3.
Anne Proffit, “The Andretti Green IndyCar Team”,
Paddocktalk.com
ONLINE
TECHNICAL WRITING
1.
Anne Proffit, “It’s in the Brakes”, Paddocktalk.com
2.
Kay Presto, “Analyzing Pit Stops”, Carsandcompetition.com
3.
Ron Hedger, “More Horsepower From Your Heads”,
Raceproweekly.com
WEB
LOG ENTRY
1.
Michael Knight, “The Indy Aftermath”, Spindoctor500blog.blogspot.com
2.
Jerry Miller, “When Big Dogs Become Old Dogs”, Thinkoutloudoldprof.blogspot.com
3.
Louise Ann Noeth, “Jesse James Isn’t a ‘Dead Man’”, Landspeedproductions.biz
PROFESSIONAL
RACING WEB SITE
1.
Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke
2.
Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto
3. No
award
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT ACTION
1.
Glenn Smith, “High Flying Carl”, Sports Illustrated
2. Mike
Campbell, “High Flyer”, Sprint Car & Midget
3. John
Mahoney, “Howerton Takes a High Flyer”, Sprint Car
& Midget
Honorable
Mention: Jon Asher, “Kablooey!” Hot Rod
Phil
Rider, “Having a Fair Time”, National Speed Sport News
PHOTOGRAPHY
– PRINT PEOPLE
1.
Harold Hoch, “Funny Car Thunder”, Berks-Mont Newspapers
2.
Larry Mason, “Happiest Driver at
3.
Don Figler, “Unhappy Teammates”, National Speed Sport
News
PHOTOGRAPHY
– ONLINE ACTION
1.
Glenn Smith, “End of a Dream”, Thatsracin.com
2.
Louise Ann Noeth, “Inspiration’s Record Run”, Landspeedproductions.biz
3.
David Moulthrop, “Uncontrolled Flight”, E-gater.com
Honorable
Mention: Kay Presto, “JFR Power at
PHOTOGRAPHY
- ONLINE PEOPLE
1.
Anne Proffit, “Dario Franchitti Portrait”,
Paddocktalk.com
2.
Glenn Smith, “Old Nemeses Reunite”, Thatsracin.com
3.
Jon Asher, “Dancin’ on the Roof”, Competitionplus.com
TV
EVENT COVERAGE
1.
No award
2.
No award
3.
No award
Honorable
Mention: Hector Cademartori and Pedro Serramalera, “Star Mazda Laguna Seca”,
Speed Channel
RADIO
FEATURE PROGRAM
1.
Dick Sisich, “NHRA Infineon Reports”, KNTY
2.
No award
3.
No award
PODCAST/WEBCAST
1.
Michael Knight, “The Race Reporters”, Voiceamerica.com
2.
Dick Sisich, “Remembering Eric Medlen”,
Infineonraceway.com
3.
No award
(JUDGES)
Newspaper
Feature Writing, Online Feature Writing – Ken de la Bastide,
Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck,
Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (
Radio,
Podcast/Webcast – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam
TV
– Rafael Sanchez, consumer reporter, WRTV-6
Newspaper
News Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine
Column Writing,
Online
News Writing, Online Column, Professional Racing Web Site – Prof. Emeritus
Jerry Miller, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College, &
AARWBA Contest Chairman
Magazine
Feature Writing – Brian Smith, free-lance magazine editor/writer
Newspaper
Technical Writing, Magazine Technical Writing, Online Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.),
AARWBA
Web
Log Entry – Prof. Dennis Cripe, Pulliam
Motorsport
Book -- Jerry Miller, AARWBA Contest Chairman; Ron Lemasters
(Sr.), AARWBA
President
(All judging was essentially “blind”, except in the Book, Radio, Television, and Podcast/Webcast categories.)
Winners for work created in 2008
MOTORSPORT BOOK
1. L. Spencer Riggs, “Langhorne!: No Man’s Land,” Pitstop Books
2. No award
3. No
award
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
1. Bill Sessa,
“Swindell Sprints to Win,”
2. Keith Lair, “Pastrana’s
Good As Gold,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune
3.
Scott Walsh, “Kahne Stays Hot,”
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
1. Bill Sessa, “When the
Sprint Cars Roared,” Calistoga Tribune
2. Mark Armijo, “Sport Widens Hunt for Talent,”
3. Susan Wade, “Road to Recovery,” National
Speed Sport News
Honorable Mention: Scott Walsh, “Scott Nearly Stole Daytona,”
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
1. Dave Argabright,
“Lazier Conquers Indy Challenge,” National Speed Sport News
2. Sheena Baker, “More Than a Little Earnhardt
Left,” National Speed Sport News
3.
Susan Wade, “Horrific Crashes Bring Out True Feelings,” National Speed
Sport News
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Scott Walsh, “The Scheme of Things,”
2. Jerry Garrett, “Cheating the Wind to Gain an
Edge,” New York Times
3. No
award
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTS
1. Dave Argabright, “Cottle’s 500,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Mary Bignotti
Mendez, “Fresh Start,” Inside Track Motorsport News
3. Larry Mason, “2008
Honorable Mention: Travis Braun, “Champs Crowned,” Autoweek
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Dave Argabright,
“30 Years Later,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. L. Spencer Riggs, “The Race of Two Worlds,”
Automobile Quarterly
3. Ian Wagstaff,
“Centennial Chase,” The Paddock
Honorable Mention: Jerry Miller, “Indy’s Heroic Losers,” Whole
Truths (anthology)
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Dave Argabright,
“Tray,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Susan Wade, “Oldies Artists Unite for ‘Drag
Aid’,” DRM/Drag Review
3. Bruce Bennett, “Dear Tony,” Flat Out
Honorable Mention: Mary Bignotti
Mendez, “Racing Equals Passing,” Inside Track Motorsport News
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. John DiBartolomeo,
“To Sprag or Not to Sprag,”
Drag Racing Action
2. Bruce A. Bennett, “Troyer Dirt Modifieds,”
3. Anne Proffit,
“Corvette Close Up,” 24-Hour Race Technology
Honorable Mention. Ian Wagstaff,
“Production Engineering,” Racecar Engineering
ONLINE
NEWS WRITING
1. Susan Wade, “Something Old at Something New,”
Dragracingonline.com
2. Nancy Knapp Schilke,
“
3. Tony DiZinno,
“Briscoe Earns Historic First,” Motorsport.com
Honorable Mention: David C. Schilke, “
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Ron Hedger, “Bob Devine: A Racer,”
OpenWheelRacers.com
2. Susan Wade, “Gary Scelzi
is Point Man for Safety,’” Dragracingonline.com
3. Nancy Knapp Schilke,
“Revival of
Honorable
Mention: Travis Braun, “Beatriz Looks to
Carve Out Own Image,” USAtoday.com
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Anne Profitt, “Time
for Mosley Tyranny to End,” Paddocktalk.com
2. Michael Knight, “Now What?,”
Valvoline.com
3. Jon Asher, “Nothing Like the
Honorable Mention: Tony DiZinno,
“Where Do We Go From Here?,” Motorsport.com
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Kay Presto, “JFR Team Still Researching,”
Carsandcompetition.com
2. Jon Asher, “The Best Plan for Slowing Top
Fuels,” Competitionplus.com
3. No
award
WEB LOG ENTRY
1. Michael Knight, “Remembering Friends,”
Spindoctor500blog.blogspot.com
2. No award
3. No
award
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
1. Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke
2. Paddocktalk.com,
Mike Sulke
3. 1320TV.com, Susan
Wade
Honorable Mention: Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT ACTION
1. Michael Campbell, “Flying at the Doty,” FlatOut
2. Bruce A. Bennett,
“Pole Dancing,”
3. Glenn Smith,
“Sudden Impact,”
Honorable Mention: Jan Wagner, “Clipping a Pylon,”
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE
1. Glenn Smith, “Unhappy with Ruling,”
Associated Press
2. Phil Rider, “The Demon Roars,” Hawkeye Racing
News
3. Jan
Wagner, “Crowd Follows the Action,”
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
1. Anne Proffit,
“Rossi Takes MotoGP Pole,” Paddocktalk.com
2. Michael Johnson, “Ripples of Fire,”
Motorsport.com
3. Jon
Asher, “
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
1. Michael Johnson, “Victory Shower,”
Motorsport.com
2. Tony DiZinno, “Ryan
Briscoe Celebrates,” Motorsport.com
3. Kay Presto, “Ummm,
That Pepsi Tastes Good,” Carsandcompetition.com
Honorable
Mention: Larry Clarino,
“I Am Ready,” Motorsportsforum.com
RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM
1. Bob Roberts, “Indy 500 2008,” WBBM
2. Dick Sisich, “Motorsports
Update,” KNTY
3. No
award
TELEVISION FEATURE PROGRAM
No awards
PODCAST/WEBCAST
1. Dick Sisich, “IRL
Weekend,” Infineonraceway.com
2. John Bombatch,
“Interviewing Cole Gale,” Middletownjournal.com
3. No
award
(JUDGES)
Newspaper Feature Writing, Online Feature
Writing – Ken de la Bastide,
Photography (all) –
Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (
Broadcast (all) –
Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (
Newspaper News Writing, Newspaper Column
Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Column Writing,
Online News Writing, Online Column,
Professional Racing Web Site, Web Log Entry – Jerry
Miller, Journalism
Professor Emeritus, Franklin (
Magazine Feature
Writing – Brian Smith, free-lance magazine editor/writer
Newspaper Technical Writing, Magazine
Technical Writing, Online Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters
(Sr.),
AARWBA
Motorsports Book -- Jerry Miller, AARWBA
Contest Chairman; Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA
President
(All judging was essentially “blind,” except
in the Book, Radio, Television, and Podcast/Webcast categories.)
Winners for work created in 2007
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 24, 2008) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest sponsored by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
MOTORSPORTS BOOK
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM (Single-Produced)
PHOTOGRAPHY -- PRINT ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
BLOYS BRITT AWARD
Dave Argabright, “Marv Carman’s Dream,” National Speed Sport News, August 22, 2007
(JUDGES)
Newspaper Feature Writing, Online Feature Writing – Ken de la Bastide, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune, Ball
State University
Magazine Feature Writing – Brian Smith, Senior Editor, Indy Men’s Magazine
Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Broadcast (all) – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Newspaper News Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Column Writing,
Online News Writing, Online Column, Online Technical Writing, Professional Racing Web Site, Bloys Britt
Award – Jerry Miller, Journalism Professor Emeritus, Franklin (Ind.) College, & AARWBA Contest Chairman
Magazine Technical Writing, Newspaper Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice
President
Motorsports Book -- Jerry Miller, AARWBA Contest Chairman; Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice
President
(All judging was essentially “blind,” except, of course, in the Book, Radio, and Television divisions.)
Winners for work created in 2006
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 26, 2007) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest sponsored by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
MOTORSPORTS BOOK
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM (Single-Produced)
PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY – B&W PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
BLOYS BRITT AWARD
Ron Hedger, “Sensory Overload,” National Speed Sport News
(JUDGES)
Newspaper Feature Writing, Online Feature Writing – Ken de la Bastide, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune, Ball
State University
Magazine Feature Writing – Brian Smith, Senior Editor, Indy Men’s Magazine
Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Broadcast (all) – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Newspaper News Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Column Writing,
Online News Writing, Online Column, Online Technical Writing, Professional Racing Web Site, Bloys Britt
Award – Jerry Miller, Journalism Professor Emeritus, Franklin (Ind.) College, & AARWBA Contest Chairman
Magazine Technical Writing, Newspaper Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice
President
Motorsports Book -- Jerry Miller, AARWBA Contest Chairman; Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice
President
(All judging was essentially “blind,” except, of course, in the Book, Radio, and Television divisions.)
Winners for work created in 2005
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 27, 2006) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest sponsored by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
MOTORSPORTS BOOK
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM
PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY – B&W PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
BLOYS BRITT AWARD
Jeff Olson, “The Other 32,” Speedtv.com, June 2, 2005
(JUDGES)
Newspaper Feature Writing, Online Feature Writing – Ken de la Bastide, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune, Ball
State University
Magazine Feature Writing – Brian Smith, Senior Editor, Indy Men’s Magazine
Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Broadcast (all) – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College
Newspaper News Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event Reporting, Magazine Column Writing,
Online News Writing, Online Column, Online Technical Writing, Professional Racing Web Site, Bloys Britt
Award – Jerry Miller, Journalism Professor Emeritus, Franklin (Ind.) College, & AARWBA Contest Chairman
Magazine Technical Writing, Newspaper Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice
President
Motorsports Book -- Jerry Miller, AARWBA Contest Chairman; Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice
President
(All judging was essentially “blind,” except, of course, in the Book, Radio, and Television divisions.)
Winners for work created in 2004
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 28, 2005) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest sponsored by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
BOOK
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM (Single-Produced)
PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - B&W PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR PEOPLE
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
BLOYS BRITT AWARD
Jeff Olson, "Nazareth Farewell," Speedtv.com., Aug. 17, 2004
(JUDGES) Newspaper Feature Writing, Online News Writing, Online Feature Writing - Ken de la Bastide, Anderson (Ind.) Herald-Bulletin, Ball State University Magazine Feature Writing - Brian Smith, Senior Editor, Indy Men's Magazine Photography (all) - Prof. Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College Broadcast (all) - Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College Newspaper News Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Newspaper Technical Writing, Magazine Event Report, Magazine Column Writing, Online Column, Online Technical Writing, Professional Racing Web Site, Bloys Britt Award - Jerry Miller, Journalism Professor Emeritus, Franklin (Ind.) College, & AARWBA Contest Chairman Book, Magazine Technical Writing - Ron Lemasters (Sr.), AARWBA Midwest Vice President; Jerry Miller, AARWBA Contest Chairman
(All judging was essentially "blind," except, of course, in the Book and Radio divisions.)
Winners for work created in 2003
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 25, 2004) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest:
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
1. Scott Walsh, "Martin Second Yet Again," Scranton Times-Tribune
2. Sandra McKee, "Waltrip Reigns Daytona Again," Baltimore Sun
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
1. Jeff Olson, "Farewell," Des Moines Register
2. Scott Walsh, "Spencer Good for NASCAR," Scranton Sunday Times
3. Tim Haddock, "Rome Burning Rubber on Show," Los Angeles Daily News
Honorable Mention: Ron Hedger, "NASCAR Isn't Killing Short Tracks," National Speed Sport News
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT
1. Larry Mason, "2003 Toyota Grand Prix at Long Beach," California SportsCar
2. Earl Ma, "2003 Aloha State Games," Go Racing
3. Jeff Olson, "Kentucky IRL Race," Autosport
Honorable Mention: Mary Bignotti Mendez, "10 Years of Trying," Inside Track Motorsport News
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Jeff Olson, "Gil de Ferran," RACER
2. Dick Berggren, "When a Track Goes Quiet," Speedway Illustrated
3. Mary Bignotti Mendez, "Undue Influence," Inside Track Motorsport News
Honorable Mention: Doug Gore, "Wheel of Fortune," Speedway Illustrated
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
1. Motorsport.com, Nancy L. Schilke, News Manager
2. RacingPress.com, Tony Johns, Publisher
3. Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto, Publisher
PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION
1. Gregory Gage, "In For a Quick Change," Area Auto Racing News
2. David H. Moulthrop, "Taking Flight," Gater Racing News
3. Harold E. Hoch, "Ghostly Burnout," The Southern Berks News
PHOTOGRAPHY - B&W PEOPLE
1. Harold E. Hoch, "Waiting to Run," The Boyertown Area Times
2. Dozier Mobley, "Helping Hand," Winston Cup Illustrated
PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR ACTION
1. David H. Moulthrop, "Rough Landing," Gater Racing News
2. Earl Ma, "Hot Seat," National Speed Sport News
3. Bruce A. Bennett, "Michael Pits," NEC Digest
Honorable Mention: Dozier Mobley, "Green Flag," Winston Cup Illustrated
PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR PEOPLE
1. Harold E. Hoch, "That Thrill of Victory," Berks-Mont Newspapers
2. Gregory Gage, "Spidermen," Area Auto Racing News
3. Robert C. Rowe, "Totaled," Jayhawk Racing Journal
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE ACTION
1. Earl Ma, "The Big One at Sonoma," motorsport.com
2. Tony Johns, "Mr. Excitement Dirt-Tracks at Sonoma," racingpress.com
3. Jack Durbin, "Sebastien Bourdais in Traffic," motorsport.com
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
1. Jack Durbin, "Sebring Practice Talk," motorsport.com
2. Dusty Brandel, "Gil de Ferran and Daughter," motorsportsforum.com
3. Earl Ma, "Congratulations to Dean Freitas," motorsport.com
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
1. Jeff Olson, "Racin' Restaurant," Des Moines Register
2. Jerry Miller, "Racer Is Eager to Move Up," Indianapolis Star/South
3. Ron Hedger, "Mike Lutz Loves New York," National Speed Sport News
Honorable Mention: Sandra McKee, "NASCAR Curtain of Speed Hides Cloak-and-Dagger Secrets,"
Baltimore Sun
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
1. Anne Proffit, "Players to Leave Racing at the End of 2003," motorsport.com
2. Patrick J. Jennings, "Lehto, Herbert Beat the Fire for Miami Win," motorsport.com
3. Nancy L. Shilke, "Team Joest Wins Wild Mosport Race," motorsport.com
Honorable Mention: Jeff Olson, "IRL Season Finale," speedtv.com
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Ron Hedger, "Erin Crocker - Attractive, Tough and Fast," openwheelracing.com
2. Kay Presto, "With Focus and Determination - Looking Toward Victory," carsandcompetition.com
3. David Reininger, "Yeley On Verge of Historic Triple," motorsport.com
Honorable Mention: Nancy L. Schilke, "Baron and Lieb: Orbiting Race Tracks, Enjoying Life,"
motorsport.com
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Michael Knight, "An Open Letter to GM Racing," valvoline.com
2. Tony Johns, "Toyota Gaining Notoriety As NASCAR's 'Great Satan'," racingpress.com
3. Chapman Rackaway, "Rethinking Michael Waltrip," racingnewsonline.com
BOOK Category
1. Robert Genat, "The Birth of Hot Rodding," Motorbooks International
2. Buzz Rose, "California Hot Shoes," Rose Racing Publications
MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING
1. Doug Gore, "Make 'em Squirm," Speedway Illustrated
2. Dick Berggren, "Sweet Science," Speedway Illustrated
3. Bruce A. Bennett, "Jersey Sprints," FlatOut
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Jerry Garrett, "The Flying Burrito Brother," Car and Driver
2. Ron Hedger, "Success in the Shop," Stock Car Racing
3. L. Spencer Riggs, "Trailblazer: The Story of Cowboy Racer Jimmy Bryan," Automobile Quarterly
Honorable Mention: Mary Bignotti Mendez, "Connect the Dots," Inside Track Motorsport News
RADIO RACE REPORT
1. Eli Gold and David Hyatt, ""Trim Spa Dreambody 250," Motor Racing Network
RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM
1. Eli Gold and David Hyatt, "NASCAR Heroes: Richard Petty," Motor Racing Network
2. Larry D. Henry, "Pit Pass USA," WXYT, Detroit, Mich.
3. Bob Roberts, "Indy 500 Preview," WBBM, Chicago, Ill.
Honorable Mention: David Reininger, "The Reininger Report," WAGE, Leesburg, Va.
Big Winners
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
1. Jeff Olson, "Farewell," Des Moines Register
MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING
1. Jeff Olson, "Gil de Ferran," RACER
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING.
1. Jeff Olson, "Racin' Restaurant," Des Moines Register
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT
2. Jeff Olson, "Kentucky IRL Race," Autosport
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
Honorable Mention: Jeff Olson, "IRL Season Finale," speedtv.com
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE ACTION
1. Earl Ma, "The Big One at Sonoma," motorsport.com
PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR ACTION
3. Earl Ma, "Hot Seat," National Speed Sport News
MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT
2. Earl Ma, "2003 Aloha State Games," Go Racing
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE
3. Earl Ma, "Congratulations to Dean Freitas," motorsport.com
NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING
1. Scott Walsh, "Martin Second Yet Again," Scranton Times-Tribune
NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING
2. Scott Walsh, "Spencer Good for NASCAR," Scranton Sunday Times
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PHOTOGRAPHY - B&W PEOPLE
1. Harold E. Hoch, "Waiting to Run," The Boyertown Area Times
PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR PEOPLE
1. Harold E. Hoch, "That Thrill of Victory," Berks-Mont Newspapers
PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION
3. Harold E. Hoch, "Ghostly Burnout," The Southern Berks News
PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE
1. Motorsport.com, Nancy L. Schilke, News Manager
ONLINE NEWS WRITING
3. Nancy L. Schilke, "Team Joest Wins Wild Mosport Race," motorsport.com
ONLINE COLUMN WRITING
2. Tony Johns, "Toyota Gaining Notoriety As NASCAR's 'Great Satan'," racingpress.com
PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE ACTION
2. Tony Johns, "Mr. Excitement Dirt-Tracks at Sonoma," racingpress.com
ONLINE FEATURE WRITING
1. Ron Hedger, "Erin Crocker - Attractive, Tough and Fast," openwheelracing.com
MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING
2. Ron Hedger, "Success in the Shop," Stock Car Racing
NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING
3. Ron Hedger, "Mike Lutz Loves New York," National Speed Sport News
Winners for work created in 2002
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 25, 2003) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest:
BOOKS
1. "Mustang Race Cars," Dr. John Craft, MBI Publishing
2. "Top Fuel Dragsters," Robert Genat, MBI Publishing
3. "The Rim Riders," Buzz Rose, Buzz Rose Enterprises
FEATURE WRITING (Newspaper)
1. Mike Harris, "Joe Racer," Associated Press
2. Shav Glick, "Raging Gracefully," Los Angeles Times
3. Sandra McKee, "Along with Tires, Parts, Drivers Need Extra Eyes," Baltimore Sun
MAGAZINE WRITING
1. Jerry Garrett, "The CART Overturns," Car and Driver
2. Kay Presto, "Just Like Starting Over," Auto Racing Digest
3. Bill Sessa, "How the Copper World Was Stolen," Sprint Car & Midget Magazine
Honorable Mention: Dick Berggren, "Racing the County Fair," Speedway Illustrated
NEWS WRITING
1. Shav Glick, "Checkered Win for Castroneves," Los Angeles Times
2. Jerry Miller, "Junqueira Sits on Pole for 500," Johnson County Daily Journal
3. Mike Harris, "Daytona 500," Associated Press
COLUMN WRITING (Newspaper or Magazine)
1. Reno Fontana, "Noffsinger Ace in the Hole Has Been Courage," Desert Sun
2. Mary Mendez, "Ridiculous," Inside Track Motorsport News
3. Ron Hedger, "Drivers Aren't the Only Rusty Participants on Opening Night," National Speed Sport News
Honorable Mention: Sandra McKee, "NASCAR's Inconsistency Should Raise a Red Flag," Baltimore Sun
TECHNICAL WRITING (Newspaper or Magazine)
1. Shav Glick, "Soft Walls Are a Big Hit," Los Angeles Times
2. Dick Berggren, "What's Killing Our Drivers?," Speedway Illustrated
3. Jerry Garrett, "SAFER Barriers," Car and Driver
Honorable Mention: Norm Froscher, "Teams Adjusting to One-Engine Rule," Watkins Glen Program
ONLINE COLUMN
1. Tony Johns, "My Dinner with Buck," racingpress.com
2. Chapman Rackaway, "Human Drama," Racing News Online
3. Michael Knight, "Inspirations: Zanardi and Showers," Valvoline.com
Honorable Mention: Gregg Feistman, "The Merry Month of May," Champweb.net
ONLINE NEWS
1. Bruce Martin, "Castroneves Waits Before Savoring Latest Indy 500 Win," Yahoo! Sports\
2. Michael Knight, "Track Talk," Valvoline.com
3. David Chess, "Dario Franchitti Wins CART Chicago Pole," Racing Information Systems
ONLINE FEATURE
1. Norm Froscher, "The Fast Line Angel," Drag Race Central
2. Jerry Garrett, "458.440 MPH," caranddriver.com
3. Earl Ma, "Remembering Jovy Marcelo," racingpress.com
Honorable Mention: Ron Hedger, "They Tell Me I'm Nuts," openwheelracing.com
ONLINE TECHNICAL
1. Bruce Martin, "Honda to Join IRL in 2003," Yahoo! Sports
RADIO-STAFF PRODUCED
1. David Hyatt, "Old Dominion 500," MRN Radio
2. Erik Thomas, "CART in Crisis," Race Radio Network
RADIO-SINGLE PRODUCED
1. Bob Roberts, "Indy 500," WBBM-AM
2. David Reininger, "The Reininger Report," WAGE-AM
3. Jack Arute, "Postgame Locker Room," ESPN Radio
PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY-COLOR
1. Gregg Feistman, "He's Back - Zanardi Waves the Checkers," AutoSport
2. Art Ruppert, "In Thought," Area Auto Racing News
3. Jim Haines, "I Love This Trophy," Indianapolis 500 Record Book
ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY-B&W
1. Harold E. Hoch, "Dixon Smokes Qualifying," The Southern Berks News
2. Art Ruppert, "Parts Fly at Selinsgrove," Area Auto Racing News
3. Bruce A. Bennett, "Rich Vogler on the Mile," FlatOut
ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY -COLOR
1. Earl Ma, "Bruno Blows Up," racingpress.com
2. Harold E. Hoch, "The Fury of 6,000 Horsepower," The Boyertown Area Times
3. Art Ruppert, "Crashing at Port Royal," Reading Eagle
PEOPLE - B&W
1. Harold E. Hoch, "Strong Showing by Shipp Family," National Dragster
2. Jim Haines, "Yeley Waves the Flag," USAC News
3. Earl Ma, "Biffle and Goss Meet Busch and Goblet," FasTrack
Winners for work created in 2001
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 25, 2002) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest:
BOOKS
1. American Drag Racing, Robert Genat, MBI Publishing
2. Saugus Speedway Scrapbook, Harold Osmer & Lyn Pherigo
FEATURE WRITING
1. Dick Berggren, Spinning Out, NASCAR's Troubled Busch Series, Speedway Illustrated.
2. Jerry Garrett, Brother Against Brother, Car & Driver.
3. Jerry Miller, Penske Gets Back Before Rain at Indy, Johnson County Journal
MAGAZINE WRITING
1. L. Spencer Riggs, Something Wicked This Way Runs, Vintage Motorsport
2. Jerry Garrett, At Indy, The Formula Won, Car&Driver.
3. Rob Sneddon, Bahre Market, Speedway Illustrated
NEWS WRITING
1. Scott Walsh, Flawed Car Contributed to Earnhardt's Death, Scranton Times
2. Dick Mittman, Penske Drivers Capture First, Second Places at Indy, 500 Oldtimer's Newsletter
3. Jerry Miller, Sharp endures anxious wait, claims pole
COLUMN WRITING
1. Rob Sneddon, Talking Points, Speedway Illustrated
2. Bruce A. Bennett, Putting it all into Perspective, Trackside
3. Reno Fontana, His Dad Was a lot faster than your Dad, The Desert Sun
TECHNICAL
1. Norm Froscher, A Good Year for Tires, Racing Milestones
2. Dick Berggren, Get it Straight, Speedway Illustrated
ONLINE COLUMN
1. Jeff Olson, NASCAR Safety, www.speedvision.com
2. Bruce Martin, Indianapolis Beloved For Its History, Not Its Style, AOL Sports
ONLINE NEWS
1. Bruce Martin, Castroneves Has Enthusiasm Befitting Indianapolis 500 Winner, Yahoo! Sports
2. David Reininger, Road America Qualifying Report, motorsport.com
ONLINE FEATURE
1. Earl Ma, The Business of Being Buzz, motorsport.com
2. Bruce Martin, Brickyard 400 Provides Redemption for Gordon, Loomis, Yahoo! Sports
TELEVISION
1. Jack Arute, Mark Dismore, UP Close & Personal, ABC
RADIO-STAFF PRODUCED
1. Jack Arute, RPM Now: Women in Racing, ESPN Radio
2. Erik Tomas, American Lemans Series/Mosport Preview, Raceline Network
RADIO-SINGLE PRODUCED
1. Larry Henry, CART Hotline- Motegi, Japan, CART Network
2. David Reininger, The Reininger Report, WAGE, Leesburg, VA
PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY-COLOR
1. Harold E. Hoch, Johnson and Bernstein Elated, The Southern Berks News
2. Earl Ma, Flagman Emeritus, Racing Press.com
ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY-b&w
1. Harold E. Hoch, Friday Night Fire and Speed, Berks-Mont Newspapers
2. Robert C. Rowe, Stacked, Jayhawk Racing Journal
ACTION-color
1. Harold Hoch, Flame Show, Southern Berks News
PEOPLE - B&W
1. Harold Hoch, Kid's Play, Southern Berks News
ONLINE PHOTO
1. Dusty Brandel, Jeff Gordon Celebrates Las Vegas Victory and $1 Million, RIS/ Motorsportsforum.com
Winners for work created in 2000
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 26, 2001) - Winners in the annual AARWBA Writing, Broadcast & Photography Contest:
| Magazine Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | L. Spencer Riggs "Pullin' for Junior, First Front-Wheel Drive Miller" Automobile Quarterly |
| 2nd Place | Gregg Feistman "CART Radio: And now for Something Different" Championship Racing Magazine |
| 3rd Place | Rob Sneddon "Earning Its Stripes" Speedway Illustrated |
| Feature Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | L. Spencer Riggs - "Eddie Sachs: Braver Than Dick Tracy" Vintage Motorsport |
| 2nd Place | Bruce Martin "Passing the Torch" The Sporting News |
| 3rd Place | Dick Mittman - "James Garner Driving Star in Grand Prix" Indy Oldtimer's Magazine |
| News Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bruce Martin - "Montoya Masters Indy in First 500" National Speed Sport News |
| 2nd Place | Scott Walsh - "Eye Problems Force Amato to Retire" Scranton Times |
| 3rd Place | Kevin Provencher - "Mt. Washington Proves Unfriendly to Drivers" New Hampshire Sunday News |
| Column Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Dick Berggren - "Dry Powder" Speedway Illustrated |
| 2nd Place | Rob Sneddon - "No Bull" Speedway Illustrated |
| 3rd Place | Phil Pash - "What on Earth is NASCAR trying to do now?" Register Star |
| Technical Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Dick Mittman - "Smokey's Side Car Worked: Didn't Make the Race" Indy Oldtimer's Newsletter |
| 2nd Place | Dick Berggren - "More Power" Speedway Illustrated |
| 3rd Place | Bruce Bennett - "Tom's Tricky Truck" Trackside Magazine |
| Online News | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Earl Ma - "Memo's Rolex 24 hour Saga" Racingpress.com |
| 2nd Place | Anne Proffit - "Tracy Takes Road America Win" RacingOne.com |
| 3rd Place | Susan Wade - "Sizzling" Ontrackonline.com |
| Online Column | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | I.N. Sider - "Arrogance is Craig's CART Legacy" Valvoline.com |
| 2nd Place | Gregg Feistman - "Through the Lens" ICR.com |
| 3rd Place | Anne Proffit - "Sorry State of Affairs" RacingOne.com |
| Online Feature | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Rocky Entriken - "The Runoffs" Speedvision.com |
| 2nd Place | Earl Ma - "Eagles Nest: AAR in the year 2000" Speedcenter.com |
| 3rd Place | Anne Profitt - " PPI Packs Up" CART.com |
| Action Photos - Color | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bruce Bennett - "Soft Walls, Hard Hit" Speedway Illustrated |
| 2nd Place | Earl Ma - "Tarso's Oval Indoctrination" RacingPress.com |
| 3rd Place | Harold Hoch - "Fired Up at Maple Grove" News of Southern Berks |
| People Photos - Color | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Dozier Mobley - "Lady Wins Championship" Fast Track |
| 2nd Place | Art Ruppert - - "Happy Mother's Day Mom" Area Auto Racing News |
| 3rd Place | Harold Hoch - - "Eye-Balled" Berks-Montgomery Papers |
| Action Photos - Black & White | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Harold Hoch - - "Can't Hold the Power" National Dragster |
| People Photos - Black & White | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Harold Hoch - - "WOW! What a Feeling" Boyertown Area Times |
| 2nd Place | Earl Ma - "E-Day at Pearl Harbor" Fasttrack |
| Radio - Staff Produced | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | David Hyatt - - "Winston 500" MRN Radio |
| 2nd Place | Erik Tomas - "Molson Indy Toronto 2000"Raceline Radio |
| 3rd Place | Earl Ma - "Let's Talk Racing" KGV Radio |
| Radio - Single Produced | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bob Robert's - "Indy 500" WMAQ Radio |
| Television | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Marty Reid "Pike's Peak Hill Climb" Marty Reid Enterprises |
| 2nd Place | Dave Calabro - "F-1 Comes to Indy" WTHR Indianapolis |
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | James A. Martin - "Prototypes" David Bull Publishing |
| 2nd Place | Robert Genet - "Funny Cars" MBI Publishing |
| 3rd Place | Steve Smith - "IMCA Modified Racing Technology" Steve Smith Autosports Publishing |
| News Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bruce Martin"Brack Wins: 'King Foyt Gets No.5" Speed Sport News |
| 2nd Place | Jerry Miller "LaBonte nurses runner-up finish" Johnson City Journal |
| 3rd Place | Dave Woolford "Kid Not Intimidated" Toledo Blade |
| Feature Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | L. Spencer Riggs "Fireball Roberts: NASCAR's Mr. Prime Time" Automobile Quarterly |
| 2nd Place | Jerry Garrett "Dancing With the Devil" Car and Driver Magazine |
| 3rd Place | Bill Holder "Danny Smith's Wild Ride" Open Wheel Magazine |
| Column Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Phil Pash "Regardless of Helmet He Wore, Peyton Was Class Act" Rockford Register/Star |
| 2nd Place | Jerry Miller "Arie Gears up for final Indy 500" Johnson County Journal |
| 3rd Place | Shav Glick "Dollar Signs" Los Angeles Times |
| Magazine Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Jerry Garrett "The Grand Illusion" Car and Driver Magazine |
| 2nd Place | Kay Presto "Sam Hanks and the Sidewinder" Open Wheel Magazine |
| 3rd Place | Norm Froscher "Awesome - The Real Bill Elliott" Stock Car Racing Magazine |
| Technical Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Norm Froscher "Man of Steel" Racing Milestones |
| 2nd Place | Jerry Garrett "The Eye of the Storm" Car and Driver Magazine |
| 3rd Place | Kay Presto "Whirlwind of a Weekend" Stock Car Racing Magazine |
| Photography - Black and White Action | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | John Mahoney "Tony Stewart Flies Over Salem Wall" Brickyard 400 Yearbook |
| 2nd Place | Harold E. Hoch "Pullin' the Sled" Berks-Mont Newspapers |
| Photography - Color Action | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | John Mahoney "Rich Vogler Flips" Sprint Car Racing (book) |
| 2nd Place | Harold E. Hoch"Monster Trucks at Maple Grove Raceway" Berks-Mont Newspapers |
| 3rd Place | Earl Ma "Yes, I'm Still Alive" Fastrack |
| Photography - Black and White People | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Harold E. Hoch "John Smith - Twisted Smile" News of Southern Berks |
| 2nd Place | Frank Mormillo "Arriverderci, Bobby" Open Wheel Magazine |
| Photography - Color People | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | John Mahoney "Jeff Gordon- Winchester 1990" Brickyard Yearbook |
| 2nd Place | Art Ruppert "Oh My, What Now?" Area Auto Racing News |
| 3rd Place | Earl Ma "Here's Mud in Your Eye" Speedcenter.com |
| Radio - Single | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | George McNeilly "Today in Auto Racing" CBS |
| 2nd Place | Bob Roberts "Indy Reports" WMAQ |
| Radio - Staff | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | David Hyatt "The Daytona 500" Motor Racing Network |
| 2nd Place | Erik Tomas "Raceline Radio" Raceline Radio Network |
| Books: | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Carol Anderson Sims "Troy" Story of Indy's Youngest Winner |
| 2nd Place | Bruce Martin "Stock Car Team Secrets" |
| 3rd Place | Jean L. Genibrel "Karting: A Complete Introduction" |
| Feature Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | John Sturbin Daytona Beach Star Telegram |
| 2nd Place | Shav Glick Coronation of the New King L.A. Times |
| 3rd Place | Dave Argabright The Day the Racing Died National Speed Sport News |
| Honorable Mention | Jon McClintock, MotoRacing |
| Magazine Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bruce Martin Race City USA Circle Track |
| 2nd Place | Rocky Entriken Kansas Braces for Impact of Major League Speedway Jox |
| 3rd Place | James Murphy Back Home Again Indy Car & Championship Racing Magazine |
| Honorable Mention | Gregg Feistman Show Me the Money Indy Car |
| News Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Shav Glick Gordon Can Say Thanks a Million Los Angeles Times |
| 2nd Place | Dave Argabright American Scene - The Dude Wins It National Speed Sport News |
| 3rd Place | Jerry Miller Early Lead Turns Into Sad Ending Johnson County Daily Journal |
| Column Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Rob Sneddon The US 500: Raising an Issue Open Wheel Magazine |
| 2nd Place | Bruce A. Bennet You Are What You Eat Trackside |
| 3rd Place | Shav Glick Same Ol' A.J. L.A. Times |
| Honorable Mention | Norm Froscher Doin' What Comes Naturally |
| Technical Writing | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | James Murphy The Invisible Advantage Indy Car and Championship Magazine |
| 2nd Place | Norm Froscher Deep Freeze Inside Motor Sports |
| 3rd Place | Rocky Entriken Race Graphics Performance Racing Industry |
| Honorable Mention | Doug Gore Significant Impacts Open Wheel |
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bill Holder Sprint Car Racing - America's Sport Howell Press |
| 2nd Place | Ken Breslauer 50 Years of Stock Car Racing David Bull Publishing |
| 3rd Place | George Peters and Henri Greuter Novi, The Legendary Indianapolis Race Car Bar Jean Enterprises |
| Black & White Action Photography | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Harold Hoch The High Flying Undertaker The News of the Southern Berks |
| 2nd Place | Robert Fairman Dean's Dilemma Sprint Car Racing - America's Sport |
| 3rd Place | John Mahoney Classic Broadside - Joe Saldana Dirt Road to a Silver Crown |
| Black & White People | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Dozier Mobley We're Champions Fastrack |
| 2nd Place | Harold Hoch My Car Won National Dragster |
| 3rd Place | Jack Kromer Baldwin Trackside |
| Color Photography People | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Fr. Dale Grubba Reflective Moment Stock Car Racing |
| 2nd Place | Bill Taylor Al Teague After 409.986 Record Street Rodder Magazine |
| 3rd Place | Jayne Kamin-Oncea Snake Charmer Win L.A. Times |
| Color Action | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Glenn S. Smith Crash at Talladega USA Today |
| 2nd Place | Frank B. Mormillo Tony Stewart on the Phoenix Oval Automobile Year |
| 3rd Place | Art Rupert Stretching for the Stars Area Auto Racing News |
| Radio Staff Produced | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Bob Jenkins 1998 Indianapolis 500 IMS Network |
| 2nd Place | Erik Thomas, Raceline Radio Network |
| Radio Single | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | George McNeilly Championship Extra: The Daytona 500 CBS |
| 2nd Place | Bob Roberts CART vs. IRL WMAQ Radio Sports |
| Television | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | George McNeilly Trackside with George McNeilly Home Team Sports |
| 2nd Place | Marty Reid Borg Warner Shootout ESPN2 |
| 3rd Place | James E. Lautz Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Preview Fox Sports West |
1997 STP/AARWBA Writing, Photo, and Broadcast Contest Winners
Indianapolis, May 24, 1997 -- Winners in the 31th annual STP/AARWBA writing, photography, broadcasting and television competitions were announced today. The announcement was made at the annual AARWBA breakfast prior to Sunday's running of the 81st Indianapolis 500.
Competitions were held in 13 categories. Winners in each category received check for $350.00; second place members are awarded $150.00; and third place winners are awarded $75.00.
Mark Haglund, President of STP Products, Inc., said “STP has been both pleased and honored to have been associated with members of AARWBA for the past 31 years. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience for STP.
“We’ve prided ourselves on our continuous relationship with motorsports which is becoming increasingly popular. We're pleased that STP was one of the first major sponsors to appreciate participation in motorsports as the right way to go."
As has been the custom, all details of the contest were supervised by AARWBA.
Winners in the contest:
News Writing
1. Sandra McKee, "Lazier in Indy, Winners' Circle - Baltimore Sun 2. Bill Sessa, "Mark Kinser Wins World of ourlaws Race" - Napa Valley Register 3. Dick Mittman, "Drag racer killed in 300-mph crash at IRP" - The Indianapolis Star/News Column Writing 1. Bruce A. Bennett, "Sold..To The Highest Bidder" - Trackside Magazine 2 Bill Sessa, "Win of a Different Kind" - Open Wheel Magazine 3. Dick Berggren, "Big Government Takes Us On" -Stock Car Magazine Technical Writing 1. Norm Froscher, "Top Secret...Can a 5-minute operation make you a better driver? 2. Rocky Entriken, "Racing on the Internet" - Performane Racing Industry. 3. Dick Mittman, "Cockpit panels fuel debate in wake of Brayton's death" - The Indianapolis Star/News Magazine Writing 1. Sandra McKee, "Still Driven" - Sun Magazine 2. Jeff Olson, "Indy 500" - Racer 3. Ken Provencher, "Featherlite Modified Tour Champion Tony Hirschman" - New Hampshire International Speedway Program. Feature Writing 1. Jeff Olson, "Forbrook" Des Moines Register 2. Leal R. Beattie, "Family rev-elry" - Dayton Daily News 3. Ron Hedger, "Peek Still Enjoys Great Popularity" - The Daily Gazette Color Photo - People 1. Jack Kromer, "Nanagan and Billy" - Open Wheel Magazine 2. Gregg Feistman, "Al Unser, Jr. - Looking forward to faster days in 1997" - Indy Car Racing Magazine 3. Art Ruppert, "Concentration" - World of Outlaws Calendar, '96 Super Stars of Racing Color Photo-Action 1. Robert Rowe, "Under-Exposed" - Jayhawk Racing Journal 2. Art Ruppert, "Hold on tight" - Open Wheel Magazine 3. Jayne Kamin-Oncea, "Blane Wins Pomona" - Los Angeles Times Black & White -People 1. Katsue Gladback, "Oh Yeah?" - Open Wheel Magazine 2. Harold Hoch, "Arana contemplating a Victory" The News of Southern Berks 3. Jack Kromer, "Ebernham" - Stock Car Racing Magazine Black & White - Action 1. Jack Gladback, "Nion-Qualifier" - Open Wheel Magazine 2. John Mahoney, "Whack-O Again - Phil Krueger, Indy '81" - Open Wheel Magazine 3. Bob Fairman, "And a child shall lead them" Open Wheel Magazine Books 1. Ken Breslauer, "Sebring, The official history of America's great sports car race" 2. Harvey Shapiro, "Where Eagles Fly" Radio - Single Produced 1. Bob Jenkins, "Indianapolis 500 Broadcast/1996 2. John McMullin, Bud at the Glen" - Motor Racing Network 3. Ken Squier, "Ken Squier Show" Motor Racing Network Television 1. Marty Reid ‘Chevy Pikes Peak Hillclimb’ ESPN 2. Erik Thomas, "1996 Valvoline Funny Car Challenge 3. James Lautz "Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Preview"KABC-TV 3. Dick Berggren, "Winston Cup Restrictor Plates Engines" CBS ’
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