ASCS Champion Seth Bergman Honored at 2024 Awards Banquet
The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) celebrated its 2024 season achievements with over $150,000 in prize money distributed among 12 full-time drivers who completed the 34-race tour. The event also recognized six regional champions and presented special awards to key contributors.
Three men celebrating racing trophy victory
Seth Bergman claimed his first National Tour championship after 15 years of competition, securing seven victories throughout the season. He became the 15th different champion in the Series' 33-year history and received the new ASCS Emmett Hahn Championship Trophy.
Sam Hafertepe Jr. earned the Owners championship for Hill's Racing Team in dramatic fashion, winning the final race at Creek County to edge out TwoC Racing by a single point. Hafertepe recorded 12 wins in 2024, marking his second-best season performance.
Key Awards and Achievements:
- Rookie of the Year: Hank Davis (TwoC Racing)
- Crew Chief of the Year: Wayne Johnson
- Hard Charger Award: Kyler Johnson (107 positions gained)
- Gary Wright Determination Award: Andrew Deal
- Sportsmanship Award: Vince Rosa (V&H Fresh Race Team)
Regional Champions:
- Kelly Miller (Frontier Region and Northern Plains Region)
- Marcus Thomas (Elite Outlaw Sprints)
- RJ Miller (Elite Non-Wing Sprints)
- Lane Whittington (Hurricane Area Super Sprints)
- Casey Wills (Sooner Region)
- Adam Trimble (Western Plains Region)
Final Standings Top 12:
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The 2025 ASCS National Tour will commence at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals from January 30 to February 1. All races are available for viewing on DIRTVision.