DALE EARNHARDT SR. NAMED NCMA ACHIEVEMENT IN MOTORSPORTS TRIBUTE AWARD
RECIPIENT
10 Organizations Announced for Recognition at North Carolina Motorsports
Industry Awards Banquet
CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 10, 2009) -- The North Carolina Motorsports
Association (NCMA) announced today that Dale Earnhardt Sr. will be the
2010 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award Recipient. Earnhardt will
be honored on January 25th, 2010 at the NCMA's 4th Annual Motorsports
Industry Awards Banquet. Past recipients have included; Benny Parson's
(2007), Richard Petty (2008) and Richard Childress (2009). In addition,
10 Industry related organizations were announced to be awarded at the
upcoming banquet for their 2009 achievements and contributions to the
industry. The announcements were made during the NCMA's Annual
Membership Luncheon held at Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord.
Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on April 29, 1951 Dale Earnhardt is
one of the most recognizable names in all of motorsports worldwide. With
seventy-six race wins and seven championships (Tied for most all-time
with Richard Petty) Earnhardt is one of the most successful drivers in
NASCAR history, winning both as a driver and team owner. He was recently
selected to the first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame joining just four
other inductee's (Bill France Sr, Bill France Jr, Richard Petty, and
Junior Johnson.)
Earnhardt was selected to receive the award for more than his remarkable
on track success. Dale Earnhardt shaped a generation of NASCAR. He was
respected by millions of fans, business associates and family. He was
named the "Intimidator" for his fearless driving style, but his heart and
giving ways often went without fanfare or public accolades. As big as he
became, Earnhardt never forgot his humble North Carolina roots. He
influenced the on-track and off-track growth of the sport. His tragic
death in 2001 led to tremendous changes in safety that surely has saved
drivers lives in today's auto racing.
The North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards Banquet (NCMIA) presented
by Senn Dunn Motorsports Insurance will be held January 25, 2010 at the
Embassy Suites in Concord, NC. A fireside chat with many of Dale
Earnhardt's former Crew Chiefs will be part of the evening's special
events to honor the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr. Additionally, the night
will recognize 10 outstanding organizations for their contributions to
the motorsports industry in 2009. The organizations announced today
were: NASCAR Technical Institute; Lowes Motor Speedway; Mel's Custom
Covers; Victory Junction Gang Camp; Safety-Kleen; Hoosier Asphalt Oval
South; JKS Motorsports; BSCI; Coca Cola Bottling Co.; and NASCAR.
Winston Kelly, Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and MRN Lead
NASCAR Pit Reporter, will once again MC the event.
About the NCMA:
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) is the voice for the
motorsports industry across the state of North Carolina. The industry
provides a 5.9 billion dollar economic impact and over 26,000 jobs to the
state. The NCMA is involved in public policy through work with the North
Carolina Legislature and the National Motorsports Coalition; Business
development through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Chambers
and Economic Development Groups; Workforce Development which involves
educational institutions statewide; the business community and
motorsports organizations. The NCMA also provides networking
opportunities and industry information and resources to its membership.
The NCMA is the annual host of the North Carolina Motorsports Industry
Awards, which recognizes industry organizations for their achievements.
www.MotorsportsNC.org
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