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2016 EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest Award Winners

2016 EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest Award Winners
 
PERSONALITY PROFILE:
1st: Mike Adaskaveg, Speedway Illustrated “Racing’s Healing Power” June 2016
Judge’s comment: “Very emotional…Writer captured that emotion very well”
 
2nd: Ron Hedger, Speed Sport Magazine, ‘The Doctor’ Is Still Operating, November 2015
Judge’s comment: “Nice use of sources for quotes”
 
3rd: Jim Donnelly, Hemmings Classic Car, “Leo Goosen The engineer who brought Harry Miller’s visions to life” February 2016
Judge’s comment: “Very well written”
 

 
RACE REPORT:
1st: Bill Huneke, Asbury Park Press, “Stafford native Truex inches short” February 22, 2016
Judge’s comment: “Concise; No unnecessary words or details; Informative.”
 
2nd: Dino Oberto, Hazleton Standard-Speaker, “Rumble in the Valley – Tempers flare after Modified twin 50s at Mahoning Valley Speedway” July 28, 2016
Judge’s comment: “Very descriptive; Put me at the scene; Writer knowledge evident.”
 
3rd: Jeremy Elliott, Pennlive.com/The Patriot News, “Jason Johnson fights off Donny Schatz and ignites crowd in epic Knoxville Nationals triumph” August 14, 2016
Judge’s comment: “Thought I was actually at the race being described”
 

 
COLUMN:
1st: Dick Berggren, Speedway Illustrated Magazine, “Six Lessons of Wisdom” June 2016
Judge’s comment: “Just a fun column – well written.”
 
2nd: Karl Fredrickson, Speedway Illustrated, “Blessed are the Backmarkers” November 2015
Judge’s comment: “Interesting read on under-appreciated facet of racing”
 
3rd: John Snyder, Area Auto Racing News, “Are NASCAR Penalties Driving Fans Away?”
Judge’s comment:  “Well-done local take on national issue”
 

 
FEATURE:
1st: Mike Adaskaveg, Speedway Illustrated, “Hidden Danger” April 2016
Judge’s comment: “Well-done, localized story to a hot-button, national issue. Easy to follow.”
 
2nd: Linda Mansfield, Speed Sport Magazine, “One Make, One Motivation” March 2016
Judge’s comment: “Informative, well-researched piece.”
                                                                             
3rd: Ron Hedger, Speed Sport Magazine, “The Bottom Line!” July 2016
Judge’s comment: “Use of multiple sources makes for effective story: concise.”
 

 
NEWS:
1st: Jeremy Elliot, Pennlive.com/The Patriot News, “Sprint Car driver Danny Lasoski fired from Tod Quiring-owned team, looking for a ride in 2017” October 31, 2016
Judge’s comment: Loved the lead, set up tension rest of the story well: strong quotes.
 
2nd: Mike Adaskaveg, Speedway Illustrated “A Fateful Friday” August 2016
Judge’s comment: Vivid description – Felt the story impact.
 
3rd: J.A. Ackley, Speedway Illustrated, “New Dirt Late Model Rules” February 2016
Judge’s comment: “Writer made it simple to follow; informative.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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2016 EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest Award Winners


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  • Home
  • History of the EMPA
    • History of the EMPA-The 1970's
    • History of the EMPA- 80's
    • History of the EMPA- The 1990's
    • History of the EMPA- The 2000's
    • History of the EMPA- The 2010's
    • History of the EMPA- The 2020's
  • EMPA Application
  • EMPA Hall of Fame A thru L
  • EMPA Hall of Fame M thru Z
  • Convention Sponsors
  • Convention Hotel Info & Room Reservations
  • Convention Photos
    • Convention Photos 2016
    • Convention Photos 2017
    • Convention Photos 2018
    • Convention Photos 2021
    • Convention Photos 2022
    • Video acceptance speeches from Jan 2022 convention
  • Convention Contest Rules
    • Pocono Raceway/EMPA Writer's Contest >
      • Pocono Raceway Writer's Contest Judges Comments by Year
    • Brice's Auto Parts Inc./NAPA Auto Parts EMPA Photographer's Contest
    • Dirt Track Digest.com./EMPA Video and Broadcast Contest Rules
  • Award Winners
    • EMPA National Driver of the Year
    • Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport award
    • Richie Evans North East Driver of the Year
    • Ace Lane Photographer of the Year
    • Jim Hunter Writer of the Year
    • Newsmaker of the Year award
    • John Blewett lll Young Gun award presented by New England Fuels
    • Jerry Reigel Outstanding Contribution to Sprint Car Racing award
    • Promotional Effort of the Year
    • Ernie & Marilyn Saxton Service Award
  • Newsletter Archives