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Pocono Raceway/EMPA 2018 writers contest
Feature
1st Mike Adaskaveg
“Searching For Answers” Speedway Illustrated, October 2018
Judge’s comment: “Writer’s story-telling brought a tear to my eye, which is probably greatest compliment I can give; Very impactful piece.”
2nd Dick Berggren
“How Donny Schatz Dominates” Speedway Illustrated, May 2018
Judge’s comment: “Comprehensive, well-detailed.”
3rd Mike Adaskaveg
“Paradise Found” Speedway Illustrated, August 2018
Judge’s comment: “Envy writer for getting to go on this assignment, but really did a nice job.”
Column
1st Jeremy Elliott
“Greg Hodnett was a hero to many in Sprint Car racing both as a professional and a person”
SprintCarUnlimited.com, September 21, 2018
Judge’s comment: “Writer made me feel like I knew subject personally. Well done column.”
2nd Jason Beck
“Give Peace a Chance” CC Racer, September 2018
3rd J.A. Ackley
“For the Ages” Speedway Illustrated, September 2018
Personality Profile
JUDGE’S NOTE: “Many outstanding entries in this category made it toughest to judge.”
1st J.A. Ackley
“Overcoming Adversity” Speedway Illustrated, January 2018
Judge’s comment: “GREAT story…inspirational!”
2nd Ron Hedger
“Kinser: ‘I achieved my dream’ Speed Sport Magazine, April 2018
Judge’s comment: “Loved the way writer was able to pick subject’s brain for colorful memories, anecdotes.”
3rd Jason Beck
“Race Day Medic” CC Racer, May 2018
Judge’s comment: “Strong lead pulled me into the story”
Race Report Deadline
1st Jeremy Elliott
“Brad Sweet holds off Donny Schatz by .133-seconds to fulfill his dream of winning Knoxville Nationals title” SprintCarUnlimited.com, August 12, 2018
Judge’s comment: “Lead hooked me into story and I stayed hooked throughout – Well done!”
2nd Robin Ervin
“Fairytale Ending as Andrew Krause Wins His Dad’s Memorial”
Area Auto Racing News, August 21, 2018
Judge’s comment: “Quite descriptive”
3rd Linda Mansfield
“Leaders Tangle, Irwin Tops Gas City Sprint Feature” SpeedSport.com, July 7, 2018
Race Report Long Term
1st Mike Adaskaveg
“Winter Showdown” Speedway Illustrated, April 2018
Judge’s comment: “Superior work throughout”
2nd Jason Beck
“Snowball’s Chance in Florida” Speedway Illustrated, March 2018
Judge’s comment: “Great storytelling”
3rd Bruce Bennett
“Dirt Trackin’ in Trenton” CC Racer, April 2018
News Deadline
1st Steve Barrick
“Charmed Life: Lanpher’s Win Came With Some Unsolicited Help From Officials”
Area Auto Racing News, July 24, 2018
Judge’s comment: “Thorough reporting”
2nd Jeremy Elliott
“David Gravel Hired to Carry on Championship Ambition and Legacy ay Jason Johnson Racing”
SprintCarUnlimited.com, October 31, 2018
3rd Dino Oberto
“Fox named race director at Mahoning Valley” Standard-Speaker, Hazleton (Pa.), April 8, 2018
News Long-Term
1st Mike Adaskaveg
“Fire in the Pits” CC Racer, July 2018
2nd J.A. Ackley
“Why Wissota Racers Won Big” Speedway Illustrated, June 2018
3rd J.A. Ackley
“Old-fashioned Fast” Speedway Illustrated, April 2018
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