(presented at AARWBA awards breakfast, May 27, 2012, Indianapolis, Ind.)

MOTORSPORT BOOK

1. ***** Robert Edelstein, “NASCAR Legends,” Overlook Press*****

2.  No award

3.  No award

 NEWSPAPER NEWS WRITING

1.  Mark Armijo, “Jeff Gordon Wins At PIR,” Arizona Republic

2.  Keith Lair, “A Hot Night for Pursley,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune

3.  Nicholas Dettmann, “Sorenson Returns to Victory Lane,” West Bend Daily News

NEWSPAPER FEATURE WRITING

1.  L. Spencer Riggs, “Patschke Puts the Sting in Wasp,” Lebanon Daily News

2.  Michael Knight and Mark Armijo, “Indy 500 Has Arizona Flavor,” Arizona Republic

3.  Ron Hedger, “30 Years of Left Turns,” National Speed Sport News

-Honorable Mention:  Keith Lair, “Pastrana Seeks Showdown Spot,” San Gabriel Valley Tribune

NEWSPAPER COLUMN WRITING

1.  Ralph Smith, “Through the Esses,” Gater Racing Photo Sport News

2.  Michael Knight, “Track Investment Brings Hope,” National Speed Sport News

3.  Ken de la Bastide, “Let’s Stop Bashing Brickyard,” Kokomo Tribune

MAGAZINE EVENT REPORT

1.  Mary Mendez, “A Tale of Two Cities,” Inside Track Motorsport News

2.  Larry Mason, “2011 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach,” Cal Club News

3.  No award

MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITING

1.  Charles B. Camp, “Don O’Reilly & Speed Age,” Vintage Motorsport

2.  Dick Berggren, “The Big Crash,” Speedway Illustrated

3.  Louse Ann Noeth, “The Wing That Won the World,” National Dragster

 MAGAZINE COLUMN WRITING

1.  Jim Donnelly, “16th and Georgetown,” Hemmings Classic Car

2.  Dick Berggren, “Forever Fonda,” Speedway Illustrated

3.  L. Spencer Riggs, “Stranger Than Fiction,” Vintage Motorsport

-Honorable Mention:  Louise Ann Noeth, “The Gas Man,” Goodguys Gazette

MAGAZINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1. Anne Proffit, “Long and Winding Road,” Race Engine Technology

2. No award

3. No award

ONLINE NEWS WRITING

1.  Anne Proffit, “Hildebrand Crashes; Wheldon Takes Win,” Motorauthority.com

2.  Ron Hedger, “Friesen Repeats $50,000 Syracuse Score,” Nationalspeedsportnews.com

3.  David C. Schilke, “Stoner Has Perfect Indianapolis GP Weekend,” Motorsport.com

ONLINE FEATURE WRITING

1.  Kay Presto, “Fans Flock to Pomona Drags,” Carsandcompetition.com

2.  Ron Hedger, “McCreadie, Not Just Barefoot’s Son,” Nationalspeedsportnews.com

3.  Nancy Knapp Schilke, “Pietro Fittipaldi Plans to Climb Ladder to NASCAR,” Motorsport.com

-Honorable Mention:  Louise Ann Noeth, “A Model Name Earned the Hard Way,” Newyorktimes.com

ONLINE COLUMN WRITING

1.  Michael Knight, “Drags, Dollars & Sense,” Competitionpress.com

2.  Ron Hedger, “The Long Look,” Nationalspeedsportnews.com

3.  *****Patrick Reynolds, “NASCAR’s Black Monday Is Coming,” Motorweeklive.com*****

ONLINE TECHNICAL WRITING

1.  Kay Presto, “The Changes Keep A’Comin’,” Carsandcompetition.com

2.  *****Patrick Reynolds, “Spotters and Drivers Need to Know Their Places,” Allleftturns.com *****

3.  No award

WEB LOG ENTRY

1.  Patrick Reynolds, “The Crew Member’s Side of Driver Rage,” Allleftturns.com

2.  Michael Knight, “Untenable,” Spindoctor500blog.blogspot.com

3.  No award

PROFESSIONAL RACING WEB SITE

1.  Motorsport.com, Nancy Knapp Schilke

2.  Carsandcompetition.com, Kay Presto

3.  *****Motorweeklive.com, Patrick Reynolds*****

PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT ACTION

1.  David Moulthrop, “Monster Ride,” Gater Racing Photo Sport News

2.  Greg Griffo, “Bringing It Home,” Indianapolis Star

3.  Bruce Bennett, “Wheel to Wheel,” Dirt Modified

-Honorable Mention:  Bob Mays, “Opening Salvo,” Flat Out

PHOTOGRAPHY – PRINT PEOPLE

1.  Bruce Bennett, “Hey Look, Gramps Got an iPhone” AARWBA Newsletter

2.  Greg Griffo, “Zoey’s First Victory Celebration,” Indianapolis Star

3.  Harold Hoch, “Local Juniors Compete in NHRA,” Boyertown Area Times

PHOTOGRAPHY – ONLINE ACTION

1.  Donald Figler, “Rough Ride at the Fair,” RacingNation.com

2.  Ed Hollowell, “Vander Weerd/Bacon Flip,” RIS-news.com

3.  Michael C. Johnson, “John Force Blows His Top,” Motorsport.com

-Honorable Mention:  Anne Proffit, “Force Flies to Pole,” Motorauthority.com

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE PEOPLE

1.  Michael C. Johnson, “Sebastian Wheldon,” Motorsport.com

2.  Kay Presto, “Dang! My Chutes Came Out Too Soon,” Carsandcompetition.com

3.  Donald Figler, “Kurt Busch – Happy Ride,” RacingNation.com

PODCAST/WEBCAST

2.  Dick Sisch, “Legends in Sonoma,” Infineonraceway.com

3.  No award

(JUDGES)

Newspaper News Writing, Online News Writing – Ken de la Bastide, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune, Ball State University

Photography (all) – Prof. Emeritus Susan Fleck, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College

Podcast/Webcast – Prof. Joel Cramer, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College

Newspaper Feature Writing, Newspaper Column Writing, Magazine Event

Reporting, Magazine Feature Writing (sub for Brian Smith), Magazine Column

Writing, Online Feature Writing, Online Column, Web Log, Professional

Racing Website – Prof. Emeritus Jerry Miller, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin (Ind.) College & AARWBA Contest

Chairman

Newspaper Technical Writing, Magazine Technical Writing, Online Technical Writing – Ron Lemasters (Sr.),

AARWBA Midwest Vice President

Motorsport Book -- Jerry Miller, Ron Lemasters (Sr.)

(All judging was essentially “blind,” except in the Book, Racing Website, and Podcast/Webcast categories. Judges had the discretion to not make awards if they felt they were not warranted.)