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2017 EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest Award Winners

2017 EMPA Pocono Raceway Writers Contest Award Winners


PERSONALITY PROFILE:
1st
: Mike Adaskaveg, CCRacer “Tough Sledding” October 1, 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Extremely well-written, researched captivating piece.”
2nd
: Jason Beck, CC Racer, “The Long Haul” August 10, 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Felt like I personally knew subject in story because of writer’s work.”
3rd
: Ron Hedger, Speed Sport Magazine, “Call Him ‘Lighting Larry’ Wight” September 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Thorough job on writer’s part to detail all aspects of subject’s personality.”


RACE REPORT:
1st
: Jason Beck, CC Racer, “The Highbanks Hustle” August 10, 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Detailed without being overly wordy”

2nd
: Steven Ovens, Race Chaser Online “Eric Giguere Defends Home Turf In Grit Series Return to Paradise
Speedway, July 30, 2017
Judge’s comment:
Writer made me feel as if I was were watching the race with him.”

3rd
: Steve Barrick, Area Auto Racing News, “Jim Sylvester Claims Legendstock Feature Without Leading a
Lap” August 29, 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Writer kept interest level up from start to finish.”


FEATURE:
1st
: Karl Fredrickson, Speedway Illustrated, “Weedsport Speedway” August 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Writer held my interest throughout...well-researched...super job!”

2nd
: Dan Anderson, Speedway Illustrated “Hands On Or Off?” May 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Expanded a little known aspect of racing into full-fledged feature story.”

3rd
: Mike Adaskaveg, Speedway Illustrated, “Racing Where The Sun Never Sets” October 1, 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Great enterprise story. Informative, educational, entertaining.”


COLUMN:
1st
: J.A. Ackley, Speedway Illustrated, “We Demand Better” July 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Relatable to all racing fans.”

2nd
: Dan Anderson, Speedway Illustrated “Stock Car Symphony” March 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Descriptive piece on the race-day/night experience in the pits.”

3rd
: Steve Ovens, Race Chaser Online, “IMCA Leaves the Hill & Skyline In The Cold” December 16, 2016
Judge’s comment:
“Conveys strong opinions in a well-written column.”

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NEWS:
1st
: Mike Adaskaveg, Speedway Illustrated, “Explosion at Evergreen” November 1, 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Comprehensive but concise; Very descriptive; Great use of quotes: Well-done!”

2nd
: J. A. Ackley, Speedway Illustrated, “Kept On Truckin’”, November 2017
Judge’s comment:
“Writer seemingly took a snippet of information and turned it into a well-done, well-
researched piece.”

3rd
: Dino Oberto, Hazleton Standard-Speaker, “Ryan family ready to challenge Pocono” August 18, 2017
2017
Judge’s comment:
“Writer goes beyond “announcing” upcoming event by localizing story.”
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  • 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 2019
    • Convention Photos 2021
    • Convention Photos 2022
    • Video acceptance speeches from Jan 2022 convention
  • Convention Contest Rules
    • Pocono Raceway/EMPA Writer's Contest
    • 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
    • Pocono Raceway Writer's Contest Judges Comments by Year
    • Honda Video Contest Winners by Year
  • Newsletter Archives