Official Press Releases from the NMPA

Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation Wins 2nd-Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award

DARLINGTON, S.C.—For its continued generous support of armed services veteran patients at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation is the winner of the…

Hall of Fame Driver Jack Ingram Dies at Age 84

DARLINGTON, SC (June 25, 2021) – Jack Ingram, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame,…

Marcus Lemonis of Camping World is First-Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award Winner

DARLINGTON, S.C.—Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, is the winner of the National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award for the first quarter…

Obituary of Alexandria D. Leras

Alexandria (“Alexis”) Demas Leras, 80, died Monday, March 1, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was at her home in Reading, Massachusetts, surrounded by…

Ben White Receives 2020 Joe Littlejohn Award for Service to the NMPA

For exemplary service to the National Motorsports Press Association, Ben White is the 2020 recipient of the Joe Littlejohn Award, NMPA president Reid Spencer announced…

Martin Truex Jr. & Sherry Pollex Win 4th-Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award

DARLINGTON, S.C.—NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. and long-time girlfriend Sherry Pollex have been recognized as fourth-quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award winners for the establishment of…

Kevin Harvick Named Richard Petty Driver of the Year for 2020

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series, has been named Richard Petty Driver of…

Josh Williams Is 3rd-Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award Winner

DARLINGTON, S.C.—NASCAR driver Josh Williams has been recognized as the third-quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award winner for his hospital tours benefiting seriously ill children. Williams,…

Dale Earnhardt Jr, Steve Kinser to be Inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Class of 2021

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Kinser will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame class of 2021. Due…

Wood Brothers Racing is First-Quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award Winner

DARLINGTON, S.C.—The Wood Brothers Racing organization is the winner of the first-quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award, selected by vote of the NMPA membership for its…

Corey LaJoie Recipient of 2019 NMPA Pocono Spirit Award for Work with Samaritan’s Feet

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Corey Lajoie, driver of the No. 32 GO FAS Racing Ford, has been selected the overall recipient of the 2019 National Motorsports…