Members of the National
Motorsports Press Association have selected NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Ryan
Newman as the fourth quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit
Award.
The award is designed to
recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and
contributions to motorsports. Each year, quarterly winners are selected, and an
overall winner is determined by a vote of the National Motorsports Press
Association membership.
Newman was recognized
for hosting the 8th Annual Charity Dinner and Auction and annual fishing
tournament in December, raising funds for animal welfare, education and
conservation efforts. The evening featured entertainment from Nashville singer/songwriters
and NASCAR drivers and raised more than $340,000. Newman helped raise awareness
of a memorial fund after crewman Andy Rueger lost his son in an ATV accident on
Nov. 22.
Clint Bowyer, Rockingham
Speedway President Andy Hillenburg and Brad Keselowski are also quarterly
winners this year. The 2012 winner will be announced on Jan. 20.
Also receiving votes
were: Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch, Texas Motor Speedway and
Martin Truex Jr.
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