Winners will be announced at the annual AARWBA Breakfast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May.

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

1. Dave Argabright, "Lone Wolf," American Scene Press
2. Peter Bryant, "Can-Am Challenger," David Bull Publishing
3. Rob Geiger, "Darrell Russell: Broad Smiles, Quarter Miles," Geiger Media

NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING

1. Ron Hedger, “Johnson Breaks the Ice,” Schenectady Daily Gazette
2. Susan Wade, “It’s Rod Fuller Time!,” National Speed Sport News
3. Keith Lair, “Michels Gets 45th Victory,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune

NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING

1. Travis Braun, “Laps from the Heart,” Journal Newspapers (Seattle)
2. Susan Wade, “Military Support Runs High,” St. Petersburg Times
3. Michael Knight, “Super Teams Rule Nextel Cup,” Arizona Republic

NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING

1. Dave Argabright, “Marv Carman’s Dream,” National Speed Sport News
2. John Bombatch, “A Six-Second Ride of a Lifetime,” Middletown Journal
3. Susan Wade, “Save Your Pity,” National Speed Sport News

NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Scott Walsh, “What’s in a Number?,” Scranton Sunday Times
2. Norm Froscher, “More Additions to Gainesville Planned,” Gainesville Sun

MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING

1. Dick Berggren, “Prelude to a Dream,” Speedway Illustrated
2. Mary Bignotti Mendez, “Rain Dance,” Inside Track Motorsport News
3. Travis Braun, “Daytona Dust Up,” AutoWeek

MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING

1. Dave Argabright, “Smitty,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Jerry Garrett, “Daredevils’ Picnic,” Car and Driver
3. L. Spencer Riggs, “Sam Hanks: The Alhambra Kid,” Vintage Motorsport

MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Dave Argabright, “Saddest Day of the Year,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Louise Ann Noeth, “The Mighty Molecule Mixers,” Goodguys Gazette
3. Susan Wade, “Horsepower? Try Forcepower,” Race News

MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Anne Proffit, “Milk and Alcohol,” Race Engine Technology
2. Susan Wade, “Ears of Corn, Ears of Congress,” Race News
3. Travis Braun, “Data Workout,” Racecar Engineering

ONLINE NEWS WRITING

1. Dick Mittman, “Rainy Roller Coaster at Indy,” Indy500.com
2. Allan Brewer, “New Champion Crowned at Sonoma,” IndyProRacer.com
3. Nancy Knapp Schilke, “Audi Notches Eighth Sebring Win,” Motorsport.com

ONLINE FEATURE WRITING

1. Ron Hedger, “Rob Hart,” Openwheelracers.com
2. Michael Johnson, “Bob Huey,” Motorsport.com
3. Nancy Knapp Schilke, “Reflections of Petit Le Mans,” Motorsport.com

ONLINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Susan Wade, “Remembering Eric,” CompetitionPlus.com
2. Tony Johns, “Eulogy for ‘The Unions,’” RacingPress.com
3. Michael Knight, “Change the Chase,” Valvoline.com

ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Kay Presto, “The COT,” Carsandcompetition.com
2. Norm Froscher, “Gainesville Tower Gets the Wrecking Ball,” Summitdragracecentral.com

PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE

1. Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke
2. 1320tv.com, Susan Wade
3. Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto

RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM (Single-Produced)

1. Bob Roberts, “Indy 500 2007,” WBBM

PHOTOGRAPHY -- PRINT ACTION

1. Jan Wagner, “Historic Racing at its Best,” East County Californian
2. Jim Hatfield, “Porsche Parade,” Road & Track
3. Glenn Smith, “Daytona 500 Photo Finish,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE

1. Glenn Smith, “No Solitude,” Sports Illustrated
2. Don Figler, “Portrait of a Champion,” National Speed Sport News
3. Harold Hoch, “Hammonds: NBA to NHRA,” Berks-Mont Newspapers

PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION

1. Michael Johnson, “Hey, You Got Beer on My Cheez-its!,” Motorsport.com
2. Jan Wagner, “What Goes Up Must Come Down,” Automatters.net

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE

1. Michael Johnson, “Someday, My Son,” Motorsport.com
2. Jan Wagner, “Emily Procter Experiencing the Joy of Racing,” Automatters.net
3. Kay Presto, “Injured John Force Hugs Robert Hight,” Carsandcompetition.com

1. Michael Knight, “MISing in Action,” Spindoctor500blog.blogspot.com
2. Allan Brewer, “So You Want to Be a Racing Journalist,” Fastmachines.com

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

1. Chris Economaki and Dave Argabright, “Let 'em All Go!,” Argabright Books
2. Johnny McDonald, “100 Racing Years,” Ramona Home Journal

NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING

1. Scott Walsh, “Victory on the Menu,” Scranton Times-Tribune
2. Keith Lair, “Kenseth's Wild Ride,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune
3. Bill Sessa, “Stattler Captures Sprint Car Race,” Napa Valley Register

NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING

1. Ron Hedger, “Sensory Overload,” National Speed Sport News
2. Tim Haddock, “On the Ride of His Life,” Los Angeles Daily News
3. Dave Argabright, “Perfect Plan: Speedy Bill Smith,” National Speed Sport News

NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING

1. Susan Wade, “Thrill of Victory Not for Lagana,” National Speed Sport News
2. Dave Argabright, “Long, Late Shows Hurting Sport,” National Speed Sport News
3. Ron Lemasters, Sr., “Lester Pursues His Dream,” National Speed Sport News

NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Mary Bignotti Mendez, “Atlantic Championship,” National Speed Sport News
2. Norm Froscher, “Chase for Championship Hits NHRA,” Gainesville Sun
3. Scott Walsh, “Fan View Gives an Inside Look,” Scranton Times-Tribune

MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING

1. Bill Sessa, “Copper Change,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Dick Mittman, “Johnson's Brickyard Win,” Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Newsletter
3. Mary Bignotti Mendez, “It Was That Close,” Inside Track Motorsports News

MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING

1. Dave Argabright, “The Story of the Humper,” Sprint Car and Midget
2. Bill Sessa, “NST Opener,” Sprint Car and Midget
3. Karl Frederickson, “Drive,” Speedway Illustrated

MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Dave Argabright, “Living A Dream,” Sprint Car and Midget
2. Dick Berggren, “The Last Checkered Flag,” Speedway Illustrated
3. Dick Mittman, “John Barnes Salutes A Hero,” Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Newsletter

MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Ron Hedger, “Black Magic or a Matter of Faith?,” Winner's Edge
2. Bruce Bennett, “Dirt Tests Crate Engines,” Speedway Illustrated
3. Karl Frederickson, “Fit for a King,” Speedway Illustrated

ONLINE NEWS WRITING

1. Norm Froscher, “Gatornationals Champion Tests,” dragracecentral.com
2. Dick Mittman, “Hornish, Andretti Lead New Breed,” Indianapolismotorspeedway.com
3. Nancy Knapp Schilke, “Audi R10 TDI Scores Debut Race Win,” motorsport.com

ONLINE FEATURE WRITING

1. Ron Hedger, “USAC in the East,” openwheelracers.com
2. Kay Presto, “Kenseth Ready to Duel for '06 Championship,” carsandcompetition.com
3. Tony Johns, “GAINSCO Blackhawk Revival,” racingpress.com

ONLINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Michael Knight, “What Must Happen If Merger Happens,” Valvoline.com
2. Tony Johns, “The Usurpers,” Racingpress.com
3. Norm Froscher, “Froscher's Forum,” Dragracecentral.com

ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Anne Proffit, “Time of the Essence,” Paddocktalk.com
2. Kay Presto, “Qualifying Trim Vs. Race Trim,” Carsandcompetition.com
3. Norm Froscher, “Put Up or Shut Up,” Competitionplus.com

PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE

1. Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke, Editor
2. Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto, Publisher
3. Fastlinesinternational.com, Gil Bouffard, Publisher

RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM (Single-Produced)

1. Bob Roberts, “2006 Indy 500,” WBBM, Chicago, Ill.
2. Eric Thomas, “NASCAR Buys CASCAR,” Raceline Radio Network
3. Dick Sisich, "Labonte's Last Ride," KNTV Radio

PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION

1. John Mahoney, “George Snider Rides Out a Rough One,” 50 Years of Speed and Glory
2. Phil Rider, “Duel at the Mile,” Midwest Racing News
3. Bob Mays, “Damien Gardner at Indiana Sprintweek,” FlatOut

PHOTOGRAPHY – B&W PEOPLE

1. John Mahoney, “Broken and Bloddy, Opperman Wins,” Sprint Car and Midget
2. Harold Hoch, “I Am the Champ,” Westside Weekly
3. Phil Rider, “First Win,” Midwest Racing News

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR ACTION

1. Dawn Mazi-Hovsepian, “A Wing and a Prayer,” Goodguys Gazette
2. Al Steinberg, “Nick Flips,” National Speed Sport News
3. Mike Campbell, “Clausen Deep in the High Banks,” Speedway Racing News

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR PEOPLE

1. Tim Loyd, “Hornish Kisses the Bricks,” Reuters
2. Harold Hoch, “Waiting to Run,” Berks-Mont Newspapers
3. Phil Rider, “Chili Bowl Victory,” Speedway Illustrated

PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION

1. Michael Johnson, “Stop Cone-ing Around!,” Motorsport.com
2. Earl Ma, “Marco Andretti Runs Over Sister's Sunglasses,” Motorsport.com
3. Jack Durbin, “R.J. Valentine at Work,” Motorsport.com

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE

1. Linda Rydell, “Let Me Think About That,” Motorsport.com
2. Phil Rider, “Danny Drinan Getting a Good Luck Kiss,” Umara.com
3. Tony Johns, “Danica Wields Tony's Hammer,” Racingpress.com

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

1. Robert Edelstein, “Full Throttle,” Overlook Press
2. Gary Doyle, “Ralph de Palma, Gentleman Champion,” Golden Age Books
3. George Peters, “The Iron Duke,” Bar Jean Enterprises

NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING

1. Keith Lair, “Gitten Slides His Way to Win,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune
2. Bill Sessa, “Lasoski Wins Second Round of Harvest Classic,” Napa Register
3. Scott Walsh, “Carl Edwards Wins in First Attempt at Pocono,” Scranton Times-Tribune

NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING

1. Ron Hedger, “Was Racing Better in the Good Ol’ Days?,” National Speed Sport News
2. Jerry Miller, “Familiar Sponsor Returns to the 500,” Indianapolis Star/South
3. Keith Lair, “Fisher Leaves Indy for NASCAR,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune

NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING

1. Susan Wade, “Drag Racing Has Diversity Covered,” National Speed Sport News
2. Ron Hedger, “Differing Views on Lapped Cars,” National Speed Sport News
3. Shav Glick, “NASCAR Has One Issue to Flag Down,” Los Angeles Times

NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Shav Glick, “It’s a New Day for Formula Drift Competition,” Los Angeles Times
2. Scott Walsh, “Yellow Fever,” Scranton Times-Tribune
3. Norm Froscher, “Drivers Ponder Cost of Travel,” Gainesville Sun

MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING

1. Jeff Olson, “Indy 500 Report,” Autosport
2. Earl Ma, “Hawaii 2-0,” Sprint Car & Midget
3. Jim Pettengill, “Eat or Be Eaten,” Grassroots Motorsports

MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING

1. L. Spencer Riggs, “Fresno Flash: Remembering Bill Vukovich,” Automobile Quarterly
2. Jeff Olson, “IRL Goes Road Racing,” RACER
3. Susan Wade, “Straight from the Heart,” Drag Racing Action

MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Dick Berggren, “James Ince’s Journey,” Speedway Illustrated
2. Bob Mays, “2005 Mays Hall of Fame,” FlatOut
3. Bruce Bennett, “Pay to Play,” FlatOut

MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Doug Gore, “NASCAR’s Big-League Safety Advances,” Speedway Illustrated
2. Dick Berggren, “It’s About Winning,” Speedway Illustrated
3. Ron Hedger, “No Skidding,” Speedway Illustrated

ONLINE NEWS WRITING

1. Dick Mittman, “Patrick Makes Statement with Historic Performance,” Indianapolismotorspeedway.com
2. Patrick Jennings, “Leitzinger Snatches Win at Mid-Ohio,” Motorsport.com
3. Jeff Olson, “Indy 500,” Speedtv.com

ONLINE FEATURE WRITING

1. Joe Jennings, “Buddy Lazier, a Proven Indy Car Winner,” Motorsport.com
2. Norm Froscher, “Rich Pratt is Headed North,” Stockcarracing.com
3. Teague Froscher, “Big Daddy Speaks,” Competitionplus.com

ONLINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Jeff Olson, “The Other 32,” Speedtv.com
2. Michael Knight, “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby?,” Valvoline.com
3. Susan Wade, “Look What They’ve Done to My Whit,” Competitionplus.com

ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Kay Presto, “Computers – Reading Race Car Performance,” Carsandcompetition.com
2. Susan Wade, “Millican to Ride Mono-Rail,” Competitionplus.com
3. Teague Froscher, “Shaping Up for Success,” Competitionplus.com

PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE

1. Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke, Editor
2. RacingPress.com, Tony Johns, Publisher
3. Motorsportsforum.com, Michael F. Hollander, Editor

RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM

1. Bob Roberts, “Indy 500 – 2005,” WBBM, Chicago, Ill.
2. Dick Sisich, “Tony and the Bat,” KCCL, Sacramento, Calif.
3. No award

PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION

1. John Mahoney, “Last Lap! Last Turn!,” Sprint Car & Midget
2. Jan Wagner, “Drifting Demo,” East County Californian
3. Bob Mays, “Gary Wright Keeps Walkin’ the Walk,” FlatOut

PHOTOGRAPHY – B&W PEOPLE

1. Harold Hoch, “We’re Being Watched,” Berk-Mont Newspapers
2. Phil Rider, “Beach Continues Hot Streak,” Midwest Racing News
3. Mike Campbell, “A Winning Family,” MARC Times Racing News

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR ACTION

1. Phil Rider, “Fire Escape,” Sports Illustrated
2. Don Figler, “All Alone,” National Speed Sport News
3. Alan Munger, “The End of the Day,” National Speed Sport News

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR PEOPLE

1. Jeffrey Arns, “Hines Celebrates in Tulsa,” The Dirt
2. Dawn Mazi-Hovsepian, “First Win,” Goodguys Gazette
3. Phil Rider, “Double the Pleasure,” National Speed Sport News

PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION

1. Michael Johnson, “A Burning Celebration,” Motorsport.com
2. Jeffrey Arns, “Weisensel Hits the Wall,” Motorsportsforum.com
3. Linda Rydell, “Chris Dyson Testing Damage,” Motorsport.com

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE

1. Linda Rydell, “Milka Duno Contemplates Qualifying,” Motorsport.com
2. Michael Johnson, “In Awe of the Moment,” Motorsport.com
3. Kenneth Plotkin, “Eddie Cheever,” Motorsport.com

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

1. John Mahoney, "Full Tilt!", Witness Productions
2. Buzz Rose, "The Wingless Warriors," Rose Racing Publications
3. no third place awarded

NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING

1. Bill Sessa, "Howard Scores First Career Win …," Napa Valley Register
2. Susan Wade, "Emotional Ending," National Speed Sport News
3. Keith Lair, "Michels Gets the Pole, But Not the Win," San Gabriel Valley Tribune

NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING

1. Susan Wade, "Wally Parks Brought Car Clubs a Long Way …," National Speed Sport News
2. Mark Armijo, "Full Speed Ahead," The Arizona Republic
3. Keith Lair, "Not Exactly Love Taps," San Gabriel Valley Tribune
   Honorable Mention: Scott Walsh, "Time Flies By at Pocono Raceway," Scranton Sunday Times

NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING

1. Susan Wade, "Dreadful Ending …," National Speed Sport News
2. Ron Hedger, "There's Plenty of Griping to Go Around," National Speed Sport News
3. Sandra McKee, "Not Even Time to Heal Wound …," Baltimore Sun

NEWSPAPER TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Mary Bignotti Mendez, "Got Power?," National Speed Sport News
2. Scott Walsh, "Making Pocono Safer," Scranton Times-Tribune
3. No third place awarded

MAGAZINE EVENT REPORTING

1. Curt Cavin, "Adrian Gets His Groove Back," Autoweek
2. Larry Mason, "30th Anniversary Toyota Grand Prix …," SoPac News - Cal Club News
3. Dick Mittman, "Gordon 4th Member of '4 at Indy' Club," Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Newsletter

MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING

1. L. Spencer Riggs, "Genius in the Cockpit…Frank Lockhart," Automobile Quarterly
2. Jerry Garrett, "Angela Does NASCAR," Car and Driver
3. Jerry Miller, "Jan Opperman: Reflections on Auto Racing's Original Outlaw," Rollcage

MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Dick Berggren, "A Powerful Messenger," Speedway Illustrated
2. Rob Geiger, "Russell Exited Our World …," National Dragster
3. Norm Froscher, "Linda Vaughn," Drag Racing Action

MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Anne Proffit, "'Shift Without Lift' Hits New Heights," RaceTech
2. Ron Hedger, "Valve Adjustment Keeps Engines Running…," The Winners Edge
3. Bruce Bennett, "Dirt Track Technology," Speedway Illustrated

ONLINE NEWS WRITING

1. Earl Ma, "Krob Leads Hawaii Sweep …," Motorsport.com
2. Dick Mittman, "Minardi Celebrates Precious Point …," Indianapolismotorspeedway.com
3. Nancy Schilke, "Stage Nine: The Legend Continues," Motorsport.com

ONLINE FEATURE WRITING

1. Kay Presto, "Reggie Showers - Racing Against the Odds," Carsandcompetition.com
2. Susan Wade, "Racing Icon Carroll Shelby's Return …," Dragracingonline.com
3. Tony Johns, "Privateer Racer Tries to Prove He Belongs," RacingPress.com

ONLINE COLUMN WRITING

1. Chapman Rackaway, "Who's Your NASCAR Daddy?," Racingnewsonline.com
2. Michael Knight, "History's Lesson for IRL and OWRS …," Valvoline.com
3. Anne Proffit, "Buddy Rice on the Rim of Greatness," Automobilemag.com

ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Kay Presto, "Tires - They Can Win, Or Lose, a Race," Carsandcompetition.com
2. David Reininger, "Bekaert Sorevi to Expand U.S. Operations," Motorsport.com
3. No third place awarded

PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE

1. Motorsport.com, Nancy Schilke, News Manager
2. RacingPress.com, Tony Johns, Publisher
3. Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto, Publisher

RADIO FEATURE PROGRAM (Single-Produced)

1. Kent Bernhardt, "Tribute to Morgan Shepherd," Performance Racing Network
2. Bob Roberts, "Indy 500," WBBM Newsradio
3. Dick Sisich, "Hi-Octane Motorsports Report," KCCL

PHOTOGRAPHY -- B&W ACTION

1. John Mahoney, "Tony Stewart Rides Out a Wild One," Sprint Car & Midget
2. Harold Hoch, "Jungle Fever," Berks-Mont Newspapers
3. Don Figler, "Leading the Field," National Speed Sport News

PHOTOGRAPHY - B&W PEOPLE

1. Harold Hoch, "The Champ and His Dad," Hamburg Area Item
2. John Mahoney, "Time Trial Draw Gets Laughs," Sprint Car & Midget
3. Jerry Miller, "Racing's Original Outlaw," Rollcage

PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR ACTION

1. Jan Wagner, "The Ramp," East County Gazette
2. Mike Campbell, "Jones on the Gas," Flatout
3. Gregg Feistman, "Atlantic Antics," AutoSport

PHOTOGRAPHY - COLOR PEOPLE

1. Jan Wagner, "Cleanup After the Crash," Del Mar Times
2. Harold Hoch, "Pappy the Power-Puller," Berks-Mont Newspapers
3. Dozier Mobley, "Gordon Wins Indy," Thunder & Glory

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE ACTION

1. Tony Johns, "Memo Burns Rubber," RacingPress.com
2. Jeffrey Arns, "Kendall and Carey Run Together," Motorsportsforum.com
3. Jack Durbin, "Side by Side," Motorsport.com

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE

1. Tony Johns, "Harvick's Moment of Truth," RacingPress.com
2. Earl Ma, "Chris McDonald with Winner's Spoils," Motorsport.com
3. Jack Durbin, "Scott Pruett - A Portrait," Motorsport.com

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

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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