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Official Press Releases of the NMPA
Below are official announcements of award recipients, upcoming events and the latest updates from the NMPA, motorsports and motorsports media.
Philanthropist Sherry Pollex Wins 2023 NMPA Myers Brothers Award
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Philanthropist Sherry Pollex is the winner of the 2023 National Motorsports Press Association’s Myers Brothers Award, the NMPA announced Thursday night. Presented
Chase Elliott Named 2023 NMPA Most Popular Driver Presented by Hooters
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Although it was a disappointing NASCAR Cup Series season for Chase Elliott, his fan support remains strong with the recognition of the
Efforts to Help Victims of Child Abuse Through ‘Stocks for Tots’ Earn Don Miller 2023 Fourth Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award
DARLINGTON, South Carolina – Don Miller, along with his volunteer staff at the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, has been voted the winner
Heroic Efforts of Drivers, Knoxville Safety Team Saving Carson Macedo Earn 2023 Third Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award
DARLINGTON, South Carolina – Carson Macedo found himself in a situation every race car driver fears when his sprint car flipped and caught on fire
The Announcement of the NMPA Hall of Fame Class of 2024
DARLINGTON, S.C. – The National Motorsports Press Association will induct four more members into its Hall of Fame in 2024, led by NHRA legend Don
Combined Efforts to Preserve North Wilkesboro Speedway Earns 2023 Second Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award
DARLINGTON, South Carolina – It took incredible work by many, but North Wilkesboro Speedway did the impossible with a return to the NASCAR schedule this
Ryan Vargas Earns 2023 First Quarter Pocono Spirit Award
DARLINGTON, South Carolina – Undeterred by continued harassment and racism, Ryan Vargas continues to chase his racing dream with grace and dignity and, as such,
Waddell Wilson Honored with 2022 Wood Brothers Award of Excellence
CONCORD, N.C. – NASCAR and NMPA Hall of Fame member Waddell Wilson received another jewel in his career crown Sunday when he was named the
Kurt Busch Wins Overall NMPA Pocono Spirit Award 2022
CONCORD, N.C. – Kurt Busch, who was twice voted a quarter winner, was announced Sunday as the overall National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award
Doug Rice Receives Joe Littlejohn Award for Service to the NMPA
CONCORD, N.C. – Doug Rice of the Performance Racing Network (PRN) is the 2022 recipient of the Joe Littlejohn Award for service to the National
Ross Chastain Named Richard Petty Driver of the Year
CONCORD, N.C. – Ross Chastain had a breakthrough 2022 season in the NASCAR Cup Series, including thrilling many with his last-lap move at Martinsville Speedway.
Amanda Ellis Honored with 2022 Ken Patterson Helping Others Award
CONCORD, N.C. – Amanda Ellis has been named the 2022 winner of the Ken Patterson Helping Others Award from the National Motorsports Press Association, as
Chase Elliott Named 2022 NMPA Most Popular Driver Presented by Hooters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chase Elliott might have had a disappointing end to the NASCAR Cup Series season, but his fans continue to make their support
Trackhouse Racing Founder Justin Marks Wins 2022 NMPA Myers Brothers Award
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Trackhouse Racing founder Justin Marks is the winner of the 2022 National Motorsports Press Association’s Myers Brothers Award, the NMPA announced Thursday.
2022 NMPA Most Popular Driver voting opens today
DARLINGTON, S.C. (November 8, 2022) — Voting for the 2022 National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters opens Tuesday, November
