Journalism Awards
National Motorsports Press Association
Journalism Awards
These awards represent the year’s best columns, race coverage, spot news, features and more in print or internet. Top entries from photography, writing, podcasting, television and radio broadcasts are honored in each category.
WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN
The Story of L.W. Wright and One of NASCAR’s Enduring Mysteries
Second Place – Zach Albert, NASCAR.com
Reborn: North Wilkesboro Speedway to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race
Third Place – Susan Wade, Competition Plus
Stewart Ready To Take The NHRA Drag – Racing Plunge
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Justin Melillo, The Racing Experts
Hamlin, Busch DQ’d from Top 2; Elliott declared Pocono winner
Second Place – Kelly Crandall, Racer Magazine
Buescher claws back to finish 10th after fire
Third Place – Lee Spencer, Racin’ Boys
Ty Gibbs bulldozes teammate Brandon Jones to win at Martinsville
COLUMNS
First Place – Amy Henderson, Frontstretch.com
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR & the Blue-Collar Edge of Ross Chastain
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR Can’t Let Stellar Safety Innovation Stop Now
Only Yesterday: A NASCAR Championship Tie that Cannot Be Matched
Only Yesterday: No Comparison Among NASCAR’s Greats
Only Yesterday: Kevin Harvick Has Built Hall of Fame Career Running in Others’ Shadows
Second Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN
Bubba Wallace broke NASCAR’s cardinal rule in wrecking Kyle Larson, and his suspension is more than warranted
Kurt Busch steps away from NASCAR, leaving a complicated legacy: Busch the winner vs. Busch the jerk
Monaco, Indy and Charlotte. Welcome to racing’s high holy day
Ross Chastain’s move at Martinsville is what NASCAR, and racing as a whole, is all about
Third Place – Tucker White, Last Word on Sports
Steve Phelps is correct NASCAR’s best days are ahead
Park Bubba Wallace, but NASCAR created this mess
The White Zone: Indianapolis won me over
The White Zone: NASCAR, what was that All-Star Race?
The White Zone: The young guns are winning
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Matt Crossman, NASCAR.com
A different driver’s seat
Second Place – Ryan Kish, Racer Magazine
After an Olympic career and a life-changing injury, Muss has found a new home in IMSA
Third Place – Adam Fenwick, ARCA Racing
Ryan Roulette goes from the Air Force to the race track in ARCA Menards Series
ESPORTS WRITING
First Place – Ryan Kish, Racer Magazine
INSIGHT: Rise eSports rebrand emblematic of NASCAR’s plan for eSports on college campuses
Second Place – Justin Melillo, Traxion.gg
Presley Sorah on what it’s like to win the Monday Night Racing title
Third Place – Seth Eggert, Kickin’ the Tires
Kirwan, Novak Recreate Iconic Finish in eNASCAR Pocono Race
PODCASTING DIVISION
First Place – Bruce Martin, Pit Pass Indy
Mario Andretti and the “American Dream”
Second Place – Rick Houston, The Scene Vault Podcast
EPISODE 193 — L.W. WRIGHT
Third Place – Nate Ryan, NASCAR on NBC Podcast
Texas: Tough times with tire durability; William Byron vs. Denny Hamlin and a missed call for NASCAR; Tyler Reddick’s inspiring ties that bind
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS RADIO
First Place – Claire B. Lang, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio
Post Race, Circuit of the Americas
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Broadcaster; Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Logano Victory, Bubba Bummer
Third Place – Mark Garrow, Broadcaster; Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Four In, Four Out
EVENT ORIENTED FEATURE RADIO
First Place – Trey Downey, Motor Racing Network
World 600 70’s Archives
Second Place – Doug Rice, Broadcaster; Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Bruton Smith Tribute
Third Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
A New Atlanta – What Will We See
TOPIC ORIENTED FEATURE RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Broadcaster; Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Resurrection
Second Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
God Bless the Visionaries
Third Place – Mark Garrow, Broadcaster; Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Circuit of the Americas, Year One – Wet and Wild
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST RADIO
First Place – Ryan Horn, Motor Racing Network
NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega, Geico 500
Second Place – Mark Jaynes, IMS Radio Network
2022 Indianapolis 500
Third Place – Doug Rice, Broadcaster; Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Sonoma Raceway, Segment One
2022 NMPA Radio Broadcaster of the Year
Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
2022 NMPA Radio Producer of the Year
Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS TELEVISION
First Place – Lauren Jones, FOX Sports
Return of the Mac – Larry’s Weekend at Dega
Second Place – Alan Cavanna
Rookie wins Daytona
Third Place – Brett Baldeck, FOX 46 Charlotte
Remembering Bruton Smith
EVENT ORIENTED FEATURE TELEVISION
First Place – Lauren Jones, FOX Sports
Uvalde Strong
Second Place – Kaitlyn Vincie, FOX Sports
Women in Wheels: Holly Cain
Third Place – Lauren Jones, FOX Sports
Kyle Larson & Jeff Gordon Visit Arlington National Cemetery
TOPIC ORIENTED FEATURE TELEVISION
First Place – Lauren Jones, FOX Sports
Beating the Odds – Bobby Labonte
Second Place – Heather Williams, NBC WCYB
Legend of L.W. Wright
Third Place – Brett Baldeck, FOX 46 Charlotte
Karting 101 – Any Experience Matters
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST TELEVISION
First Place – Matthew Strickert, NASCAR Productions
NASCAR announces 2023 street course in Chicago
Second Place – Matthew Strickert, NASCAR Productions
Corey LaJoie’s 2022 Kickball Klassic
Third Place – Heather Williams, NBC WCYB
It’s Bristol, Baby! Postrace Show
ESPORTS BROADCAST TELEVISION
First Place – Evan Posocco, iRacing eNASCAR
2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Championship Race Broadcast Phoenix
Second Place – Alan Cavanna, iRacing
Championship Finale LIVE!
Third Place – Evan Posocco, iRacing eNASCAR
2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series All-Star Race Broadcast Chicago Street Course
2022 Charlie Harville Award
Lauren Jones, FOX Sports
2022 NMPA Television Producer of the Year
Lauren Jones, FOX Sports
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
CELEBRATION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – John Harrelson, “Logano Champion Again“
Second Place – Marc Gewertz, “Matt Smith“
Third Place – Luis Torres, “Number Uno en Sonoma“
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Will Lester, “Boomer“
Second Place – Jacy Norgaard, “The Unexpected Roll“
Third Place – Christopher Owens, “Air Burton“
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jamey Price, “Pitstop Practice“
Second Place – Will Lester, “Coliseum Reflections“
Third Place – Jacy Norgaard, “Cotton Candy“
HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Tom Copeland, “Last Ride for the King“
Second Place – John Harrelson, “Calm Before the Storm“
Third Place – Bryan Hallman, “It Will Be Okay“
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Rachel Schuoler, “Yee-Haw!“
Second Place – Marc Gewertz, “Bonneville“
Third Place – Chris Green, “Datsun with Wildflowers“
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Marc Gewertz, “Brittany Force“
Second Place – John Harrelson, “The Champ“
Third Place – Jamey Price, “Bubba“
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Will Lester, “Quad Jump“
Second Place – Will Lester, “Flaming“
Third Place – Jamey Price, “Charge“
2022 NMPA T. Taylor Warren Picture of the Year
Jamey Price, “Pitstop Practice”
2022 Howard O’Reilly Award
Will Lester
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WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Bob Pockrass, ESPN.com
Robert Boston found guilty of fraud and money landscaping
Second Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
Graham Rahal, Marco Andretti comfortable with place in IndyCar lore
Third Place – Jessica Ruffin, NASCAR.com
Jimmie Johnson tempering expectations — but his heart says he’s not done yet
Fourth Place – Thomas Pope, The Fayetteville (NC) Observer
‘Smooth Operator’ Bobby Pierce to race for Dunn Benson team in ’18
Fifth Place – Jessica Ruffin, NASCAR.com
Clint Bowyer rides big wave of confidence coming to California road course
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
Fan favorite Stefan Wilson comes three laps short of Indy 500 glory
Second Place – Mike Hembree, USA Today
Harvick wins third consecutive NASCAR Race
Third Place – Mike Hembree, USA Today
Logano survives Talladega, end drought
Fourth Place – Daniel McFadin, NBCSports.com
Aric Almirola Advances in Playoffs after Wild and Crazy Roval Experience
Fifth Place – Kelly Crandall, Racer.com
Wallace caps Daytona week with emotional second place
COLUMNS
First Place – Bruce Bennett, Speedway Illustrated
Fear of the Future
You Are What You Wear
Do I Have a Problem?
Getting Attention
Time Trials or Heat Races
Second Place – Zack Albert, NASCAR.com
Remembering Alan Kulwicki’s enigmatic legacy, 25 years later
Analysis: Wild Las Vegas opening leaves plenty of contenders reeling
Inaugural Charlotte road course race delivers classic finish full of playoff drama
Albert: Hard racing without the rivalry? Busch, Larson showed us how
Third Place – Deb Williams, RacinToday.com
Cup Drivers Getting Straight On ROVAL Curves
Fans Are Fanning Ryan Blaney’s Racing Fires
Has NASCAR Found A Cookie Cutter Buster?
Fourth Place – Matt Crossman, NASCAR.com
Truly Dominant
The moral ambiguity of the bump and run
NASCAR’s Last Frontier
Fifth Place – Greg Engle, CupScene.com
SLIDE JOB! SLIDE JOB! Dale Jr.’s NASCAR broadcast debut already paying dividends to the sport
Winner, winner but no chicken dinner for Brad Keselowski
NASCAR has a shorter Cup race and suddenly all is right with the world
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Matt Crossman, NASCAR.com
Brand New Day
Second Place – Mike Adaskaveg
Paradise Found
Third Place – J.A. Ackley, Speedway Illustrated
A Millennials Perspective
Fourth Place – Jerry Jordan, Kickin’ the Tires
NASCAR fighting back after teams claim to have found laser weakness
Fifth Place – Thomas Pope, The Fayetteville (NC) Observer
Injured racer Lawson ready to get back behind the wheel
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS RADIO
First Place – Tyler Burnett, Producer, Motor Racing Network
NASCAR Loses One of the Greatest Ever – The Silver Fox
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Broadcaster, Jerry Jordan, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Martin Truex, Jr., Finds the ‘Red Button’
Third Place – Claire B. Lang, Producer, SiriusXM NASCAR
Joey Logano Pushing Tire Rules
EVENT ORIENTED FEATURE RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Broadcaster, Kent Bernhardt, Producer, Performance Racing Network
They call it “The Roval”
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Broadcaster, Jerry Jordan, Producer, Performance Racing Network
Jimmie Johnson Jams It in but Loses
Third Place – Woody Cain, Producer, Motor Racing Network
Hornaday Makes NASCAR Hall of Fame
TOPIC ORIENTED FEATURE RADIO
First Place – Suzy Armstrong, Broadcaster, Rich Culbreth, Producer, Motor Racing Network
The Death of a Champion 25 Years Later
Second Place – Kent Bernhardt, Broadcaster & Producer, Performance Racing Network
NASCAR’s Master Storyteller
Third Place – Alexa Henrion, Producer, Motor Racing Network
Jack Roush Hits his Stride in The 1990’s
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Broadcaster & Producer, Performance Racing Network
Bank of American Roval 400
Second Place – Doug Rice (Broadcaster) Performance Racing Network
Southpoint 400 from Las Vegas
Third Place – Brian Nelson, Producer, Motor Racing Network
Logano Moves Truex, Makes Championship Four
2018 NMPA Radio Broadcaster of the Year
Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
2018 NMPA Radio Producer of the Year
Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS TELEVISION
First Place – Lauren Jones, (Producer), NASCAR Race Hub
Elliott First Win Tease
Second Place – Jonathan Merryman, (Broadcaster), NASCAR.com
Elliott: Watkins Glen Win “One to Remember”
Third Place – Chase Wilhelm, (Broadcaster), NASCAR.com
NASCAR Salutes: Kurt Busch Trains with U.S. Marines
EVENT ORIENTED FEATURE TELEVISION
First Place – Lauren Jones, (Producer), NASCAR Race Hub
Marcus Smith – Roval, ASR, SMI
Second Place – Jonathan Merryman, (Broadcaster), NASCAR.com
Old Soul: Darlington and Blaney a Perfect Fit
Third Place – Darrell Smith, (Producer), Motor Racing Network
2018 Driver for Diversity College Combine
TOPIC ORIENTED FEATURE TELEVISION
First Place – Ryan McGee, (Broadcaster), ESPN SportsCenter
Bubba
Second Place – Alan Cavanna, (Broadcaster), NASCAR Race Hub
The Big 1993
Third Place – Matt Yocum, (Producer), FOX Sports
Adam Petty’s Corvette Keeps Brothers Close
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST TELEVISION
First Place – Jonathan Merryman, (Broadcaster), NASCAR.com
Live Charlotte Road Course Show
Second Place – Lauren Jones, (Producer), NASCAR Race Hub
Gordon Hall of Fame Show
Third Place – Jonathan Merryman, (Broadcaster), NASCAR.com
Denny Hamlin Darlington Throwback Car Unveil
2018 Charlie Harville Award
Jonathan Merryman, NASCAR.com
2018 NMPA Television Producer of the Year
Lauren Jones, NASCAR Race Hub
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jamey Price
Second Place – Chris Anderson
Third Place – Mike Adaskaveg
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Will Lester
Second Place – Mark Rebilas
Third Place – Will Lester
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jim Fluharty
Second Place – Mark Rebilas
Third Place – Mark Rebilas
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Chris Anderson
Second Place – Will Lester
Third Place – Will Lester
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Will Lester
Second Place – Mark Rebilas
Third Place – Will Lester
2018 NMPA T. Taylor Warren Picture of the Year
Chris Anderson
2018 Howard O’Reilly Award
Will Lester
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WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Lee Spencer, Foxsports.com
Allmendinger Admits To Big Mistake
Second Place – Jeff Gluck, SBNation.com
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Could Face A Long Road Back After Concussion
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, SceneDaily.com
Hendrick Says Association Doesn’t Circumvent Four Team Cap
Fourth Place – Greg Engle, Examiner.com
Welcome Back Tony Stewart We Missed You
Fifth Place – Nate Ryan, USAToday.com
After Pocono Death, Should NASCAR Do More to Protect Fans
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
Safety Trumps Racing At Pikes Peak
Second Place – Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer
Keselowski Crowned
Third Place – Lee Spencer, Foxsports.com
Keselowski True to Self in Title Run
Fourth Place – Amy Henderson, Frontstretch.com
The Big Six: Questions Answered After The TUMS Fast Relief 500
Fifth Place – Lee Spencer, Foxsports.com
NASCAR Ignites In Phoenix
COLUMNS
First Place – Jeff Gluck, SBNation.com
- Commercial Interruptions Make NASCAR Viewing Almost Unbearable
- NASCAR Honor Roll: Marcus Smith’s Generous Gesture
- NASCAR Owes Clearer Explanation On Restart Rules
- Overheard: What NASCAR Fans Say To Tony Stewart At An Autograph Session
- Go Away, Brad Keselowski – It’s Not Your Time
Second Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
- Busch Brothers Still Stirring The Pot
- Dodge Should Rally The Little Guys
- Alex Zanardi’s Story Just Got Better
- Safety Trumps Racing At Pikes Peak
- Racers’ Message: Embrace Safety
Third Place – Bob Pockrass, The Sporting News
- NASCAR Should Have Known Junior Was Injured
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concussion: He’s Back, But The Real Headaches May Have Just Begun
- NASCAR Sponsors: In Wake-Up Call, Teams Must Forget Politics, Figure Out Why They’re Leaving
- NASCAR Should Have Suspended Jeff Gordon For Retaliating Against Bowyer
Fourth Place – David Caraviello, NASCAR.com
- There Was Nothing Else Like It
- Inside A Helmet, Everything Can Seem Different
- Hendrick vs. Keselowski Is NASCAR’s Best Rivalry
- Keselowski Redefining Reputation In Title Run
- Last Days At Roush No Laughing Matter For Kenseth
Fifth Place – Greg Engle, Examiner.com
- Kasey Kahne Has The Right To Say What He Wants
- Girls Shouldn’t Race In NASCAR
- Has NASCAR Lost Its Soul?
- What Will The NASCAR Media Look Like In 10 Years?
- When Real World Tragedy Invades NASCAR
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Reid Spencer, New York Post
Kurt Busch Facing Career Crossroads With Newfound Inspiration
Second Place – Mike Hembree, Speed.com
A Tree Grows In Stuart
Third Place – Seth Livingstone, NASCAR.com
Fans Speak Out About Dodge Departure
Fourth Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Jekyll and Ride
Fifth Place – Jeff Wackerlin, MotorRacingNetwork.com
Gordon and DuPont Celebrate 20 Years
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Dave Moody, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Dave Higdon on SiriusXM Speedway
Second Place – Claire B. Lang, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Greg Biffle (Practice Crash) Homestead
Third Place – Mike Bagley, Pete Pistone & Andrew Stallings
Steve Barkdoll Breaks News on A.J. Allmendinger Returns
EVENT ORIENTED FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Dave Moody, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
US Rep. Jack Kingston on SiriusXM Speedway
Second Place – Dave Moody & Brian Nelson, NASCAR Today
Full Circle: After A Roller Coaster Ride in 2011, A Bayne and Woods Go Back To Daytona
Third Place – Dave Moody, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
A.J. Allmendinger On SiriusXM Speedway
TOPIC ORIENTED FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Woody Cain, Motor Racing Network
Cale Yarborough Hall Of Fame Induction
Second Place – Darrell Smith, Motor Racing Network
High Bank Heroes
Third Place – Woody Cain, Motor Racing Network
2011 Road To The NASCAR Sprint Cup Part 1
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Dollar General 300
Second Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
An Explosive Daytona 500
Third Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
Duel in the Desert – Advocare 500 At Phoenix
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub On SPEED
Hamlin Visits Tornado Victims
Second Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB/WEMT-TV
Bristol Motor Speedway Changes Track
Third Place – Alan Cavanna, WSOC-TV
Going Once
EVENT ORIENTED FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub On SPEED
2012 King’s Cup
Second Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB/WEMT-TV
Matt And The Motorcycle
Third Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub on SPEED
Bowyer and Wallenda Prepare for Bank of America 500
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – TELEVISION
First Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB/WEMT-TV
Live at Bristol Motor Speedway and Bruton Smith
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – John Harrelson
The Stripe
Second Place – Sam Cranston
I’m On Fire
Third Place – Michael Levitt
F5 Flyover
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas
Nose Dive
Second Place – Nigel Kinrade
Denny Flames
Third Place – Mark Rebilas
Tapped Out
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Tom Pennington
In The Spotlight
Second Place – Scott LePage
Roush’s Way
Third Place – John Harrelson
Smile
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Tom Pennington
Rolex Rain
Second Place – Mark Rebilas
Slot Funny Cars
Third Place – Marc Gewertz
Shot in the Dark
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Brett Moist
Jack Rowe
Second Place – John Harrelson
Under The Lights
Third Place – Michael Levitt
Indy Group
T. Taylor Warren NMPA Photo of the Year Award
Mark Rebilas
Howard O’Reilly Award
Tom Pennington
WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Mike Hembree, Speed.com
Second Place – Dustin Long, The Virginian-Pilot
Third Place – Mary Jo Buchanan, Speedwaymedia.com
Fourth Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
Fifth Place – Greg Engle, Examiner.com
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Dustin Long, SI.com
Second Place – Matt Crossman, Sportingnews.com
Third Place – Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fourth Place – Rea White, FoxSports.com
Fifth Place – Bob Pockrass, SceneDaily.com
COLUMNS
First Place – Steve Waid, Motorsportsunplugged.com
Second Place – Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, SceneDaily.com
Fourth Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
Fifth Place – Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Matt Crossman, Sporting News Magazine
Second Place – Jerry Bonkowski, Yahoo! Sports
Third Place – Dustin Long, SI.com
Fourth Place – Nate Ryan, USA Today
Fifth Place – Jerry Bonkowski, Jerry Bonkoswki.com
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Claire B. Lang, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio
Said/Biffle Skirmish
Second Place – Wood Cain, Motor Racing Network
Wood Brothers & Bayne win Daytona 500
Third Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
Garage Pass – Now There Are Only Two
Fourth Place – Eli Gold, Motor Racing Network
Jeff Gordon Wins No. 85 at Atlanta
Fifth Place – Woody Cain, Motor Racing Network
Harvick Wins Coca-Cola 600 When Junior Runs Dry
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Steve Blevins, Motor Racing Network
The Undisputed Patriarch
Second Place – Steve Blevins, Motor Racing Network
NASCAR’s American Hero
Third Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Who Has The Magic?
Fourth Place – Rich Culbreth, Motor Racing Network
Steve Letarte Holds Nothing Back on Getting Dale Jr. to VL
Fifth Place – Steve Post, Motor Racing Network
Good to the Last Drop, Hornaday Wins in Atlanta
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Joe and Ruth Kelly, WARV
First Cup Race – It Made NASCAR
Second Place – Joe Moore, Ned Jarrett’s Racing World
Undersold: Are Low Dollar Sponsorships Hurting NASCAR?
Third Place – Eli Gold, Motor Racing Network
Bud Moore: 2011 Class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Fourth Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Crown Royal Post Race Show: Texas
Fifth Place – Woody Cain, Motor Racing Network
Road To The Sprint Cup
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
Too Close To Call: Talladega
Second Place – Pat Patterson, Sirius XM Radio
Toyota All-Star Showdown
Third Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
Title Hopes Crash for Ron Hornaday: Texas
Fourth Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Coca-Cola 600
Fifth Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Kobalt Tools 400
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – Alan Cavanna, WSOC-TV
Kyle Busch: Off Track Speeding
Second Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
Kimi Raikkonen Testing with KBM
Third Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
Biffle v. Said: Greg Biffle Interview
Fourth Place – Alan Cavanna, WSOC-TV
Mayfield and Meth Arrest
Fifth Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
A new Partnership: Todd Bodine Interview
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
Field Filler Fairgrounds Feature
Second Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
Bringing Back the Rock
Third Place – Ralph Sheheen, TNT Sports
TNT Pride of NASCAR: A.J. Foyt
Fourth Place – Brian Stephenson, WBTV
The Dale and Dale Show: Ned and Dale Remember the 1993 Daytona 500
Fifth Place – Alan Cavanna, WSOC-TV
NASCAR in the Classroom
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
Michael Waltrip Racing Feature
Second Place – Delano Little & Brian Stephenson, WBTV
Gentleman Ned Jarrett Enters the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Third Place – Suzanne Clavette, NASCAR Race Hub/Speed
Hidden Hero Series (Alan Troutman & Doug Reipe)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
The Water Box
Second Place – Phil Abbott, L.A.T./USA
Old High 5 Times
Third Place – Tom Copeland, CIA Stock Photo
A King’s Look
Fourth Place – Michael Levitt, L.A.T./USA
Dario at Indy
Fifth Place – Paul Webb, L.A.T./USA
Will Power’s First Jump
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Phil Abbott, L.A.T./USA
Dark Day in Vegas
Second Place – Phil Abbott, L.A.T./USA
Mayhem in Vegas
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
Pro Mod Inferno
Fourth Place – Chris Graythen, Getty Images
Fire Drift
Fifth Place – Phil Cavali, TheHotLap.com
Dover Turnover
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated
Surprise Winner
Second Place – Geoff Burke, Getty Images
Time Out, Kyle
Third Place – Paul Webb, L.A.T./USA
Emotional Dan Wheldon
Fourth Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Odd Couple
Fifth Place – Chris Graythen, Getty Images
Champion Upside Down
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated
2 By 2 By Almost
Second Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
In a Flash
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
Off Road Ride-a-Long
Fourth Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Mowing Grass
Fifth Place – Phil Abbott, L.A.T./USA
Thundering Herd
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
Flipping Out
Second Place – David Griffin, Icon/SMI
Groovy Baby
Third Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Ready To Roll
Fourth Place – Phil Cavali, TheHotLap.com
Go Daddy Go
Fifth Place – Phil Abbott, L.A.T./USA
One Hot Lap
T. Taylor Warren NMPA Photo of the Year Award
Phil Abbott
Howard O’Reilly Award
Phil Abbott
WRITING DIVISION — DAILY & INTERNET
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
Second Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
Third Place – Dave Moody, Sirius Speedway.com
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Jeff Gluck, SBNation.com
Second Place – Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Third Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
COLUMNS
First Place – Dave Moody, Sirius Speedway.com
Second Place – Amy Henderson, Frontstretch.com
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, SceneDaily.com
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Second Place – Kris Johnson, NASCAR Illustrated
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, SceneDaily.com
Fourth Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
Fifth Place – Bob Pockrass, SceneDaily.com
WRITING DIVISION — NON-DAILY
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Second Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Second Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Third Place – Jerry Jordan, The Examiner Newspaper
COLUMNS
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Second Place – Jerry Jordan, The Examiner Newspaper
Third Place – Dave Moody, Area Auto Racing News
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Suzanne Clavette, Motor Racing Network/Sirius Speedway
Second Place – Eli Gold, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Pat Patterson, ESPN
Second Place – Steve Blevins, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Joe & Ruth Kelly, WARV
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Claire B. Lang & Bob Tozzi, Sirius XM Radio
Third Place – Woody Cain, Motor Racing Network
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Pat Patterson, Sirius NASCAR Radio
Third Place – Alicia Lingerfeldt, Performance Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – David Whisenant, WBTV
Second Place – Brian Stephenson, WBTV
Third Place – Ralph Sheheen, TNT Live
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Brian Stephenson & David Whisenant, WBTV
Second Place – Brian Stephenson, WBTV
Third Place – Alan Cavanna, WSOC-TV
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Brian Stephenson, David Whisenant, Nate Wimberly, WBTV
Second Place – Joe & Tiffany Moore, Raceline
Third Place – Alan Cavanna, WSOC-TV
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Michael Levitt, LAT
Second Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
Second Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
Third Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated
Second Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Third Place – Phil Abbott, LAT
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Second Place – Phil Abbott, LAT
Third Place – Michael Levitt, LAT
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Geoff Burke, Getty Images
Second Place – Michael Levitt, LAT
Third Place – David Griffin, Icon/SMI
T. Taylor Warren NMPA Photo of the Year Award
Michael Levitt
Howard O’Reilly Award
John Harrelson
WRITING DIVISION — DAILY & INTERNET
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Nate Ryan, USA Today
Second Place – Dustin Long, Greensboro News-Record
Third Place – Lee Montgomery, SceneDaily.com
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN.com
Second Place – Nate Ryan, USA Today
Third Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
COLUMNS
First Place – Jeff Gluck, SceneDaily.com
Second Place – David Newton, ESPN.com
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, SceneDaily.com
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – David Caraviello, NASCAR.com
Third Place – Scott Whitmore, The Herald
WRITING DIVISION — NON-DAILY
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
COLUMNS
First Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
Second Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Brian Nelson, Motor Racing Network
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
Third Place – Kyle Rickey, Motor Racing Network
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Brett McMillan, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Ned Jarrett, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Steve Blevins, Motor Racing Network
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Craig Moore, Motor Racing Network
Second Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Third Place – Craig Moore, Motor Racing Network
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
Second Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Third Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – David Whisenant, WBTV
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Nate Wimberly, WBTV
Second Place – Paul Johnson, WEMT-TV
Third Place – Matt Yocum, TNT
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Nate Wimberly, Brian Stephenson, David Whisenant, WBTV
Second Place – Matt Yocum, TNT
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated
Second Place – Phil Cavali, Phil Cavali Photography
Third Place – Ernie Masche, CIA Stock Photography
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – LaDon George, NASCAR Illustrated
Second Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Third Place – Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jeff Robinson, American Motor Journal
Second Place – Phil Cavali, Phil Cavali Photography
Third Place – Andrew Coppley, CIA Stock Photo
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Chris Graythen, Getty Images
Second Place – Mike Levitt, L.A.T. Photo
Third Place – Mike Levitt, L.A.T. Photo
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mike Levitt, L.A.T. Photo
Second Place – John Harrelson, Getty Images
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, U.S. Presswire
T. Taylor Warren NMPA Photo of the Year Award
LaDon George
Howard O’Reilly Award
Phil Cavali
WRITING DIVISION — DAILY & INTERNET
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Jerry Bonkowski, Yahoo.com
Second Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer
Third Place – Seth Livingstone, USA Today
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Dave Kallman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Second Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer
Third Place – Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine
COLUMNS
First Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
Second Place – Dustin Long, Landmark Newspapers
Third Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
Second Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – David Caravielllo, NASCAR.com
WRITING DIVISION — NON-DAILY
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Kris Johnson, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
COLUMNS
First Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Mike Bagley, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Dennis Krause, Motorsports Minute: PIT PASS Radio Network
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Brian Nelson, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Brian Nelson, Motor Racing Network
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Amanda Trautman, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
Second Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Third Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – David Whisenant, WBTV News
Second Place – Cecil Chandler, WBTW-TV
Third Place – Paul Johnson, WEMT-TV
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Matt Lincoln, WBTW-TV
Second Place – Ralph Sheheen, TNT Sports
Third Place – Paul Johnson, WEMT-TV
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Paul Johnson, WEMT-TV
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Sam Cranston, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Tom Copeland, CIA Stock Photography
Third Place – Andrew Coppley, CIA Stock Photography
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
Second Place – Sam Cranston, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Tom Copeland, CIA Stock Photography
Second Place – Bryan Hallman, American Motor Journal
Third Place – Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Chris Graythen, Getty Images
Second Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
Third Place – Phil Cavali, TheHotLap.com
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Ernie Masche, CIA Stock Photography
Second Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
Third Place – Bryan Hallman, FasTrack
Les Lovett Photo of the Year Award
Mark Rebilas
Howard O’Reilly Award
Mark Rebilas
WRITING DIVISION — DAILY & INTERNET
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
Moving Violations
Second Place – Dustin Long, Greensboro News & Record
Ex-driver Buys Track at Rockingham
Third Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
Integrity Questions Haunting NASCAR
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Nate Ryan, USA Today
Second Place – Monte Dutton, Gaston Gazette
Third Place – Dustin Long, Greensboro News & Record
COLUMNS
First Place – Jim McLaurin, The State
Second Place – Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Third Place – Monte Dutton, Gaston Gazette
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Monte Dutton, Performance Racing News
WRITING DIVISION — NON-DAILY
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Monte Dutton, Area Auto Racing News
Second Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Monte Dutton, Southern Sports Journal
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Matt Crossman, Sporting News
Second Place – Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
COLUMNS
First Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Kris Johnson, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Marty Hough, Motor Racing Network
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
Third Place – Joe Moore, Motor Racing Network
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Marty Hough, Motor Racing Network
Third Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Second Place – Joe Kelly, WARV
Third Place – Ryan Horn, Motor Racing Network
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
Second Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Third Place – David Hyatt, Motor Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB-TV
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Joe & Ruth Kelly, Motor Racing Digest
Second Place – Ryan McGee, NASCAR Images
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jeff Robinson, American Motor Journal
Second Place – Sam Cranston, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Jim Fluharty, SceneDaily.com
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
Second Place – Chris Graythen, Sports Illustrated
Third Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – David Griffin, NASCAR Scene
Second Place – Tom Copeland, RaceGear.com
Third Place – Mark Hawkins, NASCAR Scene
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Tom Copeland, CIA Photo
Second Place – David Griffin, NASCAR Scene
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, US Presswire
Second Place – Bryan Hallman, FasTrack
Third Place – Jeff Robinson, American Motor Journal
Les Lovett Photo of the Year Award
Tom Copeland
Howard O’Reilly Award
Tom Copeland
WRITING DIVISION — DAILY & INTERNET
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Leads in Hall of Fame Ballot
Second Place – Dustin Long, Greensboro News & Record
Stewart Predicts Daytona Disaster
Third Place – Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer
NASCAR Investigating Post-Race Fracas
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Dustin Long, Greensboro News & Record
Long Time Coming
Second Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
Only Room for One
Third Place – David Caraviello, Charleston Post & Courier
Not To Be Denied
COLUMNS
First Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
- Dale Jr’s guiding force
- Hamilton forges ahead
- The year the all-star race went South
- It’s a rough ride
- Rules are a punch line for NASCAR
Second Place – Dustin Long, Greensboro News & Record
- NASCAR’s newest leader roars to life
- NASCAR needs fans to love/hate Gordon
- Kyle Busch draws boos but racing needs his spunk
Third Place – Greg Engle, Sporting News
- NASCAR by any other name is still NASCAR
- NASCAR causes an international incident
- Grading out the top 43 for 2006
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
Time -Tested
Second Place – David Caraviello, Charleston Post & Courier
NASCAR’s proving ground
Third Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Larger Than Life
WRITING DIVISION — NON-DAILY
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Rea White, NASCAR Scene
Attention to Detail
Second Place – Mark Ashenfelter, NASCAR Scene
Remembering His Dad in His Own Way
Third Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Stars on Ice
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Lee Montgomery, NASCAR Scene
Hometown Hero
Second Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
Who Needs Luck?
Third Place – Matt Crossman, Sporting News
Johnson & Johnson
COLUMNS
First Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
- Hide the Tattoo…
- Even Kahne Not Immune to Oddities of Michigan
- Upside Down Cars and Fueding Girlfriends
- A Fond Piece of Home for U.S. Sailors
- Headless Harry Gant
Second Place – Al Thomy, Speedway Scene
- Tony (I’m no leader) Stewart Opens Door
- Louise Smith a Woman in a Man’s World
- All Racers Cheat, or All Cheaters Race
- Dick Brooks and the Strangest Race Ever
- Racing Safer Than Ever, But Still…
Third Place – Lee Spencer, Sporting News
- Call it the Super Bowl and I’ll Smack You
- Bump Drafting Scares Stewart
- Extreme Makeover, Starring Kurt Busch
- The Real Deal is Knowing When to Hold Off
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Marty Hough, Motor Racing Network
Ted Musgrave Let Go
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
The Ultimate High for the Lowe’s Team
Third Place – Dave Moody, Motor Racing Network
Kevin Harvick Reacts to Speed
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
Bowyer Joins the Mob
Second Place – Steve Richards, Performance Racing Network
Tony Comes Home
Third Place – Dave Moody, Motor Racing Network
Manufacturer Pullout?
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Kasey Chasem’s Top 10
Second Place – Alicia Lingerfelt, Performance Racing Network
Texas; 10th
Third Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Guthrie’s 600
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Dickies 500
Second Place – Claire B. Lang, XM Satellite NASCAR Radio
Dover Pre-race: Pit Road Selection
Third Place – Mike Storm, Motor Racing Network
Talladega Superspeedway – UAW Ford 500
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – Paul Johnson WCYB-TV
NHRA Crash at Bristol
Second Place – Mike Massaro, SportsCenter
Lester’s Atlanta Milestone
Third Place – Cecil Chandler, WBTW-TV
Cale/The Man
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Mike Massaro, SportsCenter
The Last Race (part 1 of the legacy of #3)
Second Place –Cecil Chandler, WBTW-TV
Beyond the finish line
Third Place – Joe and Ruth Kelly, Motor Racing Digest
Junie Donlavey
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Ryan McGee, Biography Channel
Driven to Win: Steve Wallace
Second Place – Mike Massaro, Outside the Lines
Young Guns
Third Place – Ryan McGee, CMT
CMT’s greatest NASCAR rival
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – TELEVISION
First Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB-TV
Off the Track Live
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Hawkins, NASCAR Scene – Won with the Chief
Second Place – Tom Copeland, NASCAR Scene – Good Luck Kiss
Third Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – We Did It – Jeff & Kim Burton
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, Car Craft Magazine via US PRESSWIRE – Zero Gravity
Second Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Montoya’s Flaming Debut
Third Place – Mark Rebilas, ESPN.com via US PRESSWIRE – Flipping Out
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Terry Labonte’s Final Season
Second Place – Mark Rebilas, Sports Weekly via US PRESSWIRE – A Moment to Reflect
Third Place – Mark Hawkins, NASCAR Scene – Daddy’s Eyes
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, ESPN.com via US PRESSWIRE – What’s Up With That?
Second Place – Worth Canoy, Speedway Illustrated – All Wrapped Up
Third Place – Mark Hawkins, NASCAR Scene – Winning in a Flash
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Rebilas, ESPN.com via US PRESSWIRE – Rally Rollover
Second Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Dance with the Devil
Third Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Bunk Beds
Les Lovett Photo of the Year Award
Mark Sluder
Howard O’Reilly Award
Mark Rebilas
WRITING DIVISION — DAILY & INTERNET
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Nate Ryan, Richmond Times Dispatch
Warner, Fans Drive Home Their Point
Second Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
NBC Out of Bidding
Third Place – Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer
Kurt’s Last Call
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Tom Jensen, SpeedTV. com
Talladega Turmoil
Second Place – David Poole, Charlotte Observer
Indy, Indeed
Third Place – Nate Ryan, Richmond Times Dispatch
Day of Wreck-Oning
COLUMNS
First Place – David Caraviello, Charleston Post & Courier
- Inside the NASCAR bubble, nothing else matters
- Asphalt, concrete, and memories loaded up and carried away
- The dark heart of NASCAR beats in Talladega
- Gordon’s retirement a model others will follow
- Who said Kansas City isn’t NASCAR country
Second Place – Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer
- Gordon holds own with anybody
- Penske family makes his move
- Gordon notches a win he won’t forget
- Charlotte deserves NASCAR Hall
- Gordon’s shortfall is stunning
Third Place – Jimmy Creed, Anniston Star
- Here’s hoping today will be Rusty’s day
- Miss America cleans up nicely, even if I don’t
- Basham makes sure to keep the fun in racing
- Love keeps Petty on the track week after week
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Ben White, NASCAR Illustrated
Cheatin’: NASCAR Core Is Rich with Creative Engineering
Second Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
Baja Bad Boys
Third Place – Mike Hembree, NASCAR Scene
The Driver and the Dandy
WRITING DIVISION — NON-DAILY
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Rea White, NASCARScene
In the Public Eye
Second Place – Rea White, NASCAR Scene
The Big Finish
Third Place – Mark Ashenfelter, NASCAR Scene
Going On The Offensive
RACE COVERAGE
First Place – Matt Crossman, Sporting News
A Void at the Top
Second Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Crazy In Alabama
Third Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
No Guts, No Glory
COLUMNS
First Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
- The Official Vodka of Pit Road?
- For Fans the Sky Isn’t the Limit
- For True Collectors, the Chase Is On
- When It Comes Down to Marketing, This Idea’s a Crock
- It’s Not What You Say
Second Place – Al Thomy, Speedway Scene
- Sorry, Big Guys, Brian’s Got It Right
- If Drivers On Steroids, It Ain’t Showing
- How About ‘1’ for Big ‘3’ Movie
- Carl Edwards, Throwback to Past Legends
- Labontes Do It Their Way – The Clean Way
Third Place – Kris Johnson, NASCAR Scene
- Bet On It: NFL Sets Pace for NASCAR to Chase
- Here’s the Sobering Reality of Busch Phoenix Incident
- Meeting Their Match Can Be Hard for Sponsors, Drivers
- No Reason for Earnhardt, Jr. or his Fans to Panic
- NASCAR Ads Are Keeping Me Awake at Night
MAGAZINE
First Place – Matt Crossman, Sporting News
CSI: NASCAR
Second Place – Matt Crossman, Sporting News
Living the NASCAR Life
Third Place – Monte Dutton, Southern Sport Journal
Money to Burn
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
How Bad Was Busch?
Second Place – Dave Moody, Motor Racing Network
Tornado at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Third Place – Joe Moore, Motor Racing Network
NASCAR Today, ‘The Day After Phoenix’
SHOT FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Ryan Horn, Motor Racing Network
Rusty & Ricky: Last Lap
Second Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
It’s Tony, Take Two
Third Place – Steve Richards, Performance Racing Network
Edward’s Shocks Atlanta
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Ryan Horn, Chris Symeon, Motor Racing Network
Road to the Nextel Cup: The Chase
Second Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
Let’s Be Careful Out There
Third Place – Darrell Smith, Motor Racing Network
Most Memorable Moments of the Daytona 500
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – RADIO
First Place – Mike Storms, Motor Racing Network
Phoenix 200 NASCAR Busch Series Race Broadcast
Second Place – Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network
Coca-Cola 600
Third Place – Mike Storms, Motor Racing Network
Ford 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Broadcast
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – Cecil Chandler, WBTW-TV
Hooters Racing
SHORT FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Cecil Chandler, WBTW-TV
Looking for a Driver at Darlington
Second Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB-TV
The Crash
Third Place – Joe & Ruth Kelly, Motor Racing Digest
Dan Wheldon: Indy 500 Winner
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
First Place – Mike Massaro, ESPN’s Outside the Lines
Cheat to Win
Second Place – Jay Abraham & Ryan McGee, CMT
CMT Greatest NASCAR Finishes
Third Place – Jay Abraham & Ryan McGee, Speed Channel
One Track Mind: Carl Edwards
LIVE EVENT BROADCAST – TELEVISION
First Place – Paul Johnson, WCYB-TV
Trackside Bristol
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – NASCAR Moves West
Second Place – Harold Hinson, Sporting News – Last Call
Third Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – Victory Bath
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – Pile Up At Bristol
Second Place – Bryan Hallman, FasTrack – Late Model Madness
Third Place – Mike Laczynski, NASCAR Scene – Bad Place to Park
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Tom Copeland, Speedway Illustrated – In the Light
Second Place – Hinson, Beckett Racing – Smoke
Third Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – Eye on the Prize
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Worth Canoy, Speedway Illustrated – Four Tires & Fuel
Second Place – Tom Copeland, thatsracin.com – Pit Work
Third Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Tight Fit
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Hawkins – The Apprentice
Second Place – Worth Canoy – Clean Inside & Out
Third Place – Mark Sluder – Sign Painter
Les Lovett Photo of the Year Award
Worth Canoy
Howard O’Reilly Award
Tom Copeland
WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
First Place – Al Thomy, Speedway Scene
Mark’s Not Retiring, He’s Just Retooling
Second Place – Monte Dutton, Gaston Gazette
Quite Simply Chaos
Third Place – Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer
Stewart Turns Into Victory
COLUMNS
First Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
- Too Much Junior?
- Show Mom You Really Care
- In NASCAR, You Get What You, And Sometimes Others, Pay For
- Where Have You Gone, Speedy, Crawfish and Burrhead?
- Of Farewells and Ferrets …
Second Place – David Caraviello, Charleston Post & Courier
- After Texas Lawsuit, NASCAR Never Was The Same
- Richmond The Model Of What Darlington Could Be
- In Darlington, Quiet And A Sense Of Foreboding
- Dorton Legacy Lives Within Garage
Third Place – Ken Willis, Daytona Beach Journal
- Talladega And Ugliness
- Rusty And Tony
- Old Memories Still Race In Martha Earnhardt’s Heart
- Darlington, Rock Lose Races; Sport Loses, Too
FEATURE WRITING
First Place – Al Thomy, Speedway Scene
For New NASCAR, A New Patron Saint
Second Place – Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
Magic Milestones
Third Place – Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Scene
Hometown Team
MAGAZINE WRITING
First Place –Monte Dutton, Racing Milestones
NASCAR’s Average Jeff
Second Place – Thomas Pope, NASCAR Illustrated
Open For Business
Third Place – Thomas Pope, Racing Milestones
Calling It Quits
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
NASCAR’s Darkest Day
Second Place – Steve Blevins, Motor Racing Network
NASCAR Today
Third Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
The SpongeBob 300 Kidcast
FEATURE NEWS – RADIO
First Place – Steve Richards, Performance Racing Network
From Tragedy To Triumph
Second Place – Steve Blevins, Motor Racing Network
NASCAR USA: The Chase
Third Place – Ryan Horn, Motor Racing Network
Pepsi 400 Daytona: Salute To The King
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
First Place – Kent Bernhardt, Performance Racing Network
The Morgan Shepherd Story
Second Place – Chris Symeon, Motor Racing Network
Road To The Winston Cup
Third Place – Dave Moody, Motor Racing Network
Speedway Legend: Don Garlits
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – Joe, Ruth Kelly, RICH-TV
Legends One
Second Place – Joe, Ruth Kelly, RICH-TV
Legends Two
Third Place – Joe, Ruth Kelly, RICH-TV
Diversity
FEATURE NEWS – TELEVISION
First Place – P.J. Johnson, WCYB-TV
Build Another Bristol
Second Place – Joe, Ruth Kelly, RICH-TV
Only IHRA/NHRA Pro Stock Black American Racing Team
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – A Head Above The Competition
Second Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – You Want A Piece Of Me?
Third Place – Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Burns Hurt After Driver Change
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Dale Barbee, NASCAR Scene – Up And Over
Second Place – Bryan Hallman, American Thunder – Going Bad
Third Place – Phil Cavali, National Speed Sport News – Up And Away, Again
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated – Mr. Blue Eyes
Second Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – What Could Have Been
Third Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Illustrated – Deep In Thought
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Chuck Yadmark, NASCAR Illustrated – Keeping Cool
Second Place – Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – Battery Toss
Third Place – Mark Hawkins, NASCAR Scene – First Stop Indy
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Bambi Mattila – Paintin’ The Town
Second Place – Tom Whitmore – Pit Perfection
Third Place – Kent Gilley – The Naval Prayer
WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
- Tom Jensen, National Speed Sport News – The Winston
- Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene – On A Roll
- David Poole, Charlotte Observer – Wild Finish! It’s Craven by a Bumper
COLUMNS
- Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
- No need for refs in NASCAR
- Realignment good for business, not so good for history
- Gimme $5 on ‘Ogg’ and pass the ribs
- Who knew the garage area was so dangerous?
- I’ll take a top 10 and a jar of salsa
- Monte Dutton, Gaston Gazette
- Newest France talks the talk
- Stock Car heaven
- Spending a few priceless moments with Bobby Allison
- A cut above the rest
- Finding serenity where once the cannons roared
- Ken Willis, Daytona Beach Journal
- Making the Daytona 500 priceless
- One heckuva deal, that’s what I mean
- Mild about Matt
- Danger will always be part of the deal
FEATURE WRITING
- Jimmy Creed, Anniston Star – Remembering a champion, Davey Allison
- Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene – A driver’s worst fear
- Rea White, NASCAR Scene – Guys gone wild
MAGAZINE WRITING
- Monte Dutton, Racing Milestones – Dale Jr.
- Ben White, NASCAR Illustrated – Man behind the image: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Mike Hembree, TV Guide – Company man
George Cunningham Writer of the Year
Kenny Bruce, NASCAR Scene
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
- Ryan Horn, Motor Racing Network – Too tough to tame: 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 finish
- Mike Bagley, Motor Racing Network – NASCAR Winston Cup Race, Talladega: Elliott Sadler flips
- Dave Moody, Motor Racing Network – Pocono 500: Ken Schrader flips in Turn 1
FEATURE NEWS – RADIO
- Doug Rice, Performance Racing Network – Jamie McMurray profile
- Steve Richards, Performance Racing Network – Trading places
- Dave Moody, Motor Racing Network – NASCAR today
LONG FORM FEATURE – RADIO
- Marty Hough, Motor Racing Network – NASCAR heroes: Richard Petty spotlight
- Darrell Smith, Motor Racing Network – The great American race broadcast
- Ryan Horn – Motor Racing Network – Road to the Winston Cup, 2002: The first half
Barney Hall Award
Ryan Horn, Motor Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
- Joe & Ruth Kelly, RICH TV – Look back: Bill Dennis & others
- Joe & Ruth Kelly, RICH TV – Diversity
- Joe & Ruth Kelly, RICH TV – Richmond racing champion
FEATURE NEWS – TELEVISION
- Cecil Chandler, WBTW TV – Past, present & future
- Lou Charlip, Jim Keney & Dan Price, the George Michael Sports Machine – Sam Bass
- Lou Charlip, Jim Keney & Dan Price, the George Michael Sports Machine – Petty feature
LONG FORM FEATURE – TELEVISION
- Ryan McGee & Jay Abraham, Speed Channel – Road to Daytona
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
- Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Hot fireman
- Tim Parks, NASCAR Scene – Race ready
- Phil Cavali, National Speed Sport News – I don’t have a place to get off … it’s my car
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
- Don Kelly, NASCAR Scene – NASCAR pit road action
- Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record – Wild ride
- Bambi Mattila, NASCAR Scene – Get outta the way
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
- Walter Arce, Autoweek – Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
- Jim Fluharty, NASCAR Illustrated – Pre-qualifying anticipation
- Tim Parks, Speedway Parkersburg News – Dreams
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
- Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene – Again
- Worth Canoy, NASCAR Scene – Sweep
- Mark Hawkins, NASCAR Scene – Pissed
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
- Dozier Mobley – Reflection
- Tim Parks – High flyin’ tricks
- Bambi Mattila – Star of the show
Les Lovett NMPA Picture of the Year
Walter Arce, Autoweek
2003 Howard O’Reilly Award
Mark Sluder, NASCAR Scene
WRITING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS
- Mike Harris, Associated Press – Daytona 500
- Mike Hembree, Greenville News – As contenders make wreck of things, Burton wins 500
- Rea White, Winston Cup Scene – Tag! You’re it
COLUMNS
- Rea White, Winston Cup Scene
- Attack raises questions concerning fan access
- Gibbs’ image takes a hit in Stewart fall-out
- Bristol was great fun, but was it a sport?
- Is NASCAR selling speed or skin?
- Mike Hembree, Greenville News
- Tragic crash at dragway haunts fans
- Stewart’s car has no cruise control switch
- Formula One now thinking like NASCAR
- Racing Sundays just won’t be the same
- IRL offers hidden gem in racing
- David Poole, Charlotte Observer
- Crewman driven to pursue his dream
- This NASCAR oversight can be easily corrected
- Stewart vows to steer clear of distraction
- NASCAR needs some consistency
- Victory Junction takes green flag
FEATURE WRITING
- Kenny Bruce, Winston Cup Scene – Born to run
- Mark Ashenfelter, Winston Cup Scene – Heads up
- David Poole, Charlotte Observer – A race car driver at heart
RADIO BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – RADIO
- Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network – The bouts at Bristol
- Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network – The point is the points
- Performance Racing Network – Sharpie 500
FEATURE NEWS – RADIO
- Betsy Turmell, John Boy & Billy Big Show Racing – Brickyard 400 race highlights
- Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network – The life, the legend of Dale Earnhardt
- Steve Richards, Performance Racing Network – Sam goes to Ground Zero
Barney Hall Award – Mark Garrow, Performance Racing Network
TELEVISION BROADCASTING DIVISION
SPOT NEWS – TELEVISION
- Joe & Ruth Kelly, RICH TV – Junie Donlavey tribute
- Joe & Ruth Kelly, RICH TV – Mike Hacker: A will to win
FEATURE NEWS – TELEVISION
- Lou Charlip, Jim Kenney & Dan Prior, the George Michael Sports Machine – Kevin Harvick
- Lou Charlip, Jim Kenney & Dan Prior, the George Michael Sports Machine – Tony Stewart
- Lou Charlip, Jim Kenney & Dan Prior, the George Michael Sports Machine – Ricky Rudd
PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
- Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record – Champion
- Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record – Thanks for the spin
- Phil Cavali, Winston Cup Scene – Unfriendly discussion
CRASH ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
- Bryan Hallman, Winston Cup Scene – Two the hard way
- James Price, Winston Cup Scene – Richmond Busch crash fireball
- Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record – Tight pit
PORTRAIT/PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
- Phil Cavali, Winston Cup Scene – Times have changed
- Mark Hawkins, Winston Cup Illustrated – A softer side
- Jim Fluharty, Winston Cup Illustrated – Frustrating year
RACE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
- Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record – Three wide
- Phil Cavali, Winston Cup Scene – High octane splash
- Ray Shough, Winston Cup Scene – Pit fire
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
- Dave Dalesandro – The stars come out at night
- Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record – You’re No. 1
- Phil Cavali, Winston Cup Scene – Cingular expression
Les Lovett NMPA Picture of the Year
Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record
2002 Howard O’Reilly Award
Tom Copeland, Greensboro News & Record
