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| Dave and Kelli at last night's awards |
The award is presented
each year to a person(s) or organization in recognition of outstanding service
to the NMPA. It is named after the former track owner from Spartanburg, S.C.
Littlejohn is credited with two career NASCAR starts, but raced extensively
prior to the formation of NASCAR.
Dennison was recognized for his work
with the NMPA’s Most Popular Driver program, establishing a new web site that
provided race fans with a year long opportunity to vote for their favorite
drivers.
Dave Moody of the Motor Racing
Network was recognized at NMPA's Radio Broadcaster of the Year, after sweeping
the top three positions in the Event Oriented Feature category. He claimed
first place honors for an exclusive interview with NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger
following his suspension from the sport for a failed substance abuse test in
July of last year.
The second-place award was shared
with Motor Racing Network producer Brian Nelson, for an interview conducted
with driver Kurt Busch prior to the start of his comeback season with James
Finch's Phoenix Racing team at Daytona International Speedway.
Moody also took third place in the
Event Oriented Feature category for his interview with United States
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) concerning a bill
her co-authored to prohibit sponsorship of NASCAR and other sporting events by
the United States military.
His final award was a
first place honor in the Spot News category, for his interview with NASCAR
Managing Director of Communications David Higdon, who disputed allegations by
Allmendinger and his representatives on the specifics of his test results.
Other NMPA Award winners included:
·
Richard Petty Driver of the Year: Brad Keselowski (Penske Racing)
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Ken Patterson Helping Others Award: Scott Cooper (Charlotte Motor Speedway)· NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award: Andy Hillenburg (Rockingham Speedway)
· NMPA Radio Producer of the Year: Woody Cain (Motor Racing Network)
· Charlie Harville Award: Paul Johnson (WCYB/WEMT TV)
· NMPA Television Producer of the Year: Suzanne Clavette (NASCAR Race Hub on Speed)
· George Cunningham Writer of the Year Award: Ryan McGee (ESPN.com)
well done Dave.... no one deserves it more than you do
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Congrats to all the winners, love the MRN gang! They're my "infotainment" at the races! lol!
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Moody,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on receiving further recognition from your peers, that you indeed are on a HOF career trajectory.
You have a unique ability to ask tough questions, under obviously difficult circumstances, and maintain your integrity, that of the sport, and the person you are interviewing.
I think it is a trait that is seldom seen anymore in journalism, and it affords you the no holds barred access your subjects reward you with in turn.
The result is an awesome show, that gives the fans insight into these guys personalities. It gives us a chance to hear Legends speak on their careers in their own words. To hear their side of the story about the "kerfuffle" on Sunday. To hear what they did for fun on the off weekend.
The rapport you have with these folks almost makes it seem like we tapped into a phone conversation and - "Holy crap! I think I just heard Ray Evernham talking to Dave Moody about a rockabilly party!"- get to hear private conversations.
These awards you say came as a surprise to you. Well, that makes one of us.
Well earned, sir.
There ain't nothing better than coming with hardware! Everyone else can put their brooms away cause Dave has already swept the competition! Way to go Dave!!
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