| FEATURE: |
Judge’s overall comments:
"Astounding number of quality entries.
There very easily could have been 5 or 6 winners in some categories, particularly Personality Profile. This year’s winners certainly have raised the bar for future contestants.
Congratulations to all the entrants and for sharing your passion for the sport of auto racing….you all represent the EMPA very, very well.
It’s been an honor to review your best work from 2013."
2013 EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest Award Winners
RACE REPORT:
1. Brett Deyo, Reading Eagle: “Howard uses backup car to take Rogers Memorial” … August 12, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Concise yet includes all of the pertinent info…loved writer’s use of quotes. They definitely added color to the article.”
2. Ron Hedger, nationlspeedsportnew.com: “Dunn Gets Some Syracuse Redemption” … October 12, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Very detailed, descriptive…good quote usage. Dropped a lot of names, which is always a good way to increase readers.”
3. Dino Oberto, Hazleton Standard-Speaker: “Baer wins ‘race for the ages’ Mahoning Modified thriller” … August 22, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Long lead but is set the scene very well…very vivid description of what happened. Writer made me feel like I was there in person.”
PERSONALITY PROFILE:
1. Matt Noles, Race Pro Weekly: “Dave Lape: The 50 Season Renaissance Man” … January 23, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Very thorough…colorful...extremely well written.”
2. Andy Heintzelman, Performance Racing Industry Magazine: “Fabricator Profile: Andy McCoy Race Cars” … November 2013
Judge’s comment: “Well written, well researched. Lots of quality quotes.”
3. Herb Anastor, Area Auto Racing News: “Elton ‘Wild Man’ Hildreth Was One Of Racing’s Most Colorful Characters” … September 10, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Writer made me feel like I knew subject…great testimonial.”
FEATURE:
1. Brett Deyo, Speedway Illustrated: “Small Blocks vs. Big Blocks” … August 2013
Judge’s comment: “Very detailed. Pertinent quotes throughout. Covers story from all angles, points of view. Well written.”
2. Andy Heintzelman, Performance Racing Industry Magazine: “Triggering Additional Sales Of Racing Ignition Systems” … February 2013
Judge’s comment: “Thorough…well researched. Writer very knowledgeable about subject matter but writes in style so all readers could follow.”
3. Jim Donnelly, Hemmings Classic Car: “The Black Beast” … January 2013
Judge’s comment: “Writer seemed to enjoy this piece. Lots of good historical info…good use of quotes.”
COLUMN:
1. John Snyder, Area Auto Racing News: “Enforcing The Rules” January 29, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Extremely well-written, concise, appealing to all racing fans.”
2. JR Kennerup, Area Auto Racing News: “For The Fans – Eliminate Mirrors And Two-Way Radios In Asphalt Racing” … June 11, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Sets up argument well and sticks to it throughout column…well done.”
3. Herb Anastor, Area Auto Racing News: “A Puzzling Question: Why Was Jason Ratcliff’s $200,000 Fine Not Reduced Or Reassigned?” … May 14, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Writer establishes local name to national issue and does so effectively…well written.”
NEWS:
1. Len H. Sammons, Area Auto Racing News, “Jason Leffler’s Deadly Crash Stops Bridgeport ‘Night Of Wings’ Program” … June 18, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Well-written. Contained all of the major elements of a top-notch news story – who, what, where when. Writer also effectively used quotes to establish possible how…well done!”
2. Brett Deyo, Reading Eagle: “Strunk, Hansell confirm split after two seasons” … January 11, 2013
Judge’s comment: “To the point…properly placed quotes. Seemed like a story writer had been waiting to break for a while and he delivered scoop in fine fashion.”
3. Dino Oberto, Hazleton Standard-Speaker, “The ‘Outlaws’ are coming. Selinsgrove Speedway to host World of Outlaws show Labor Day weekend” … August 15, 2013
Judge’s comment: “Too many times we as journalists wait for a story to happen to report on it… also, a good idea to prepare readers for what will happen. Writer does that here.” |
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