Jerry Reigle's Wife gives a heartfelt thank you to the EMPA members
The 2012 EMPA board of Directors with special guests
L-R NASCAR"S Tim Southers, Dino Oberto, Bob Yurko
Len Sammons, JimHunter's son Scott, Ron Hedger,Earl Krause
L to R- Dino Oberto, Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport Award recipiant Stan Lobitz, Lynn Paxton helped present the award.
Ace Lane Jr presented Lee Smith with the Ace Lane Sr. Photographer of the Year award
Several local championship drivers and car owners came to the Friday night gathering
Jim Smith wins Inauguaral Janice Brice Honorable Mention photography award
Presented by Bill Brice and Debbie Gastelu
L to R - The 1st annual Jerry Reigle award winner Alan Kreitzer, Jerry's mom Mary, Jerry's Stepdad Phillip and WoO VP Media Chris Dolack.
2012 Keynote Speaker
Stewart Doty from RPM
Award Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
The Judges explain what made the winning photo in each catagory stand out from the rest of the entries.
Rick Eckert 2012 Richie Evans N.E. Driver of the Year
Rick talks about the final laps of the the race that gave him the Champioship with Earl Krause and Ron Hedger.
photo Bob Yurko
photo Bob Yurko
Photo Jim Smith
Photo Bob Yurko
photo Jim Smith
Photo Bob Yurko
Photo Bob Yurko
Photo Bob Yurko
Photos Bob Yurko
EMPA P Len Sammons and Pres Ron Hedger present outgoing treasurer Bill Yoder with the 'President's Award in recognition of his years of outstanding work for the EMPA.
Photo Jim Smith
Friday night media roundtable discussion moderated by Bob Yurko, Earl Krause and Dino Oberto
Friday night also featured an informal championship driver's interview session
Earl Krause interviews driver Ryan Tioman
photos by Jim Smith
Photo Jim Smith
Jim Smith Photo
Jim Smith Photo
Jim Smith photo
The winners of the 2012 EMPA photo contest
Photos in each catagory prior to the judging
Ace Lane Photo
The Judging begins
Ace Lane photo
Ace Lane Photo
Ace Lane Jr wins Portfolio of the Year
Sweeps 1st,2nd &3rd in a catagory
Lenny Sammons presents Mrs. Greenawalt with her husband's award
