Official Press Releases from the NMPA

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…

For the second time in 2022, Kurt Busch Claims Quarterly NMPA Pocono Spirit Award

DARLINGTON, S.C. – For the second time this year, NASCAR driver Kurt Busch has been voted the winner of the NMPA Pocono Spirit Award.  Busch…

Robert Wickens Earns Third-Quarter Pocono Spirit Award by the NMPA

DARLINGTON, South Carolina – Four years after the IndyCar Series crash that left him with a serious spinal cord injury, Robert Wickens is back behind…

The Announcement of the NMPA Hall of Fame Class of 2023

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Dr. Dick Berggren, Shirley Muldowney, Scott Pruett, and Frank Kimmel have been elected to the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame…

Dom Lagana Earns 2022 Second Quarter Pocono Spirit Award

DARLINGTON, S.C. – With the heart of a champion and fierce perseverance, Dom Lagana returned to NHRA drag racing after a near-fatal accident and continues…

Visionary and Motorsports Pioneer, Bruton Smith, Passes Away at 95

DARLINGTON, S.C. (June 22, 2022) – Bruton Smith, one of the most iconic and memorable figures in motor sports, died Wednesday, Speedway Motorsports has announced. …

Kurt Busch and Veteran Tickets Foundation Wins First Quarter Pocono Spirit Award for 2022

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Through his continued work with the nonprofit program Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), Kurt Busch is the winner of the National Motorsports…

Passing of Chris Browning, Former President of Darlington Raceway

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Chris Browning, former president of Darlington Raceway, died Sunday, his family has announced. Browning served as track president of Darlington from 2004…