2010

January 15-17 2010- Held at the Trevose PA Radisson Hotel

As published in the Jan 19 issue of AARN.

Frank Blunk Writer of the Year Award- Jerry Reigle of Area Auto Racing News

Ace Lane Photographer of the Year Award- Jim Smith

Hall of Fame- Fred Adam, Steve Smith, Lou Blaney, Norm Patrick

Al Holbert Driver of the Year Award- Jimmy Johnson

Richie Evans North East Driver of the Year- Ted Christopher

Art McHugh Award- Bob Pleban of Pocono Raceway

T.Wayne Robertson Newsmaker Award- Jim Morton, Gen. Manager of Wall Stadium

Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport Award- Wade Cole

John Blewett lll New England Fuels Young Gun Award- Ryan Truex

Ernie and Marilyn Saxton resign their postions in the EMPA organization permanently.

During the Spring of 2010 EMPA undergoes a reorganization and Lenny Sammons is elected as the new President of EMPA.

 

2011

January 7-9 2011- Held in the Liberty Convention Center at the Crown Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia PA

As published in the Jan 11 issue of AARN.

Frank Blunk Writer of the Year Award- Brett Deyo

Ace Lane Photographer of the Year Award- Dave Pratt

Hall of Fame- Ace Lane Sr., Ernie and Marilyn Saxton, Geoffrey Bodine, Lindy Vicari.

Al Holbert Driver of the Year Award- Dario Franchitti

Richie Evans North East Driver of the Year- Stewart Friesen

Art McHugh Award- John Snyder

T.Wayne Robertson Newsmaker Award- Floyd “Chip” Ganassi

Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport Award- Rick Lafferty; Owner/Driver of the # 0 Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Car

John Blewett lll New England Fuels Young Gun Award- Austin Hubbard

 

Earl Krause was presented the Ray Gasteleu memorial award

Board of Directors: Len Sammons, Dino Oberto, Ron Hedger, Earl Krause, and Bob Yurko

President- Len Sammons

Vice President- Bill Yoder

 

2012

January 6-8 2012- Held in the Liberty Convention Center at the Crown Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia PA

As published in the Jan 10 issue of AARN. (Note: 2012 is the 50th anniversary of Area Auto Racing News)

Jim Hunter Writer of the Year Award- Jerry Reigle

Ace Lane Photographer of the Year Award- Lee Smith

Hall of Fame- Frank Blunk, Jim Hunter, Jack Johnson, Merv Treichler, Jack Arute Sr. and Bill Singer

Al Holbert Driver of the Year Award- Tony Stewart

Richie Evans North East Driver of the Year- Rick Eckert

Art McHugh Award- Dick Greenawalt

T.Wayne Robertson Newsmaker Award- Randy Bernard

Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport Award- Stan Lobitz

John Blewett lll New England Fuels Young Gun Award- Justin Bonsignore

Jerry Reigle Outstanding Contribution to Sprint Car Racing presented by the World of Outlaws- Alan Kreitzer.

President's Award- Outgoing EMPA Treasurer- Bill Yoder

Inaugural Janice Brice Honorable Mention Photography Award- Jim Smith

 

Board of Directors: Len Sammons, Dino Oberto, Ron Hedger, Earl Krause, and Bob Yurko

President- Ron Hedger

Vice President-Len Sammons