The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame nominees and special award candidates. The organization's 52nd annual convention will be held January 10-12, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Don Prudhomme and Steve Park will be automatically inducted into the Hall of Fame. Four additional inductees will be chosen from eight nominees: Mark "Bones" Bourcier, Rick Ferkel, Chip Ganassi, Jimmy Horton, Nick Igdalsky, Alan Johnson, Sammy Swindell, and Steve Smith Jr.

Key Award Categories:

• National and Northeast Drivers of the Year (Asphalt and Dirt)
• John Blewett III Young Gun Award
• Newsmaker of the Year
• Promotional Effort of the Year
• Spirit of the Sport Award
• Writer and Photographer of the Year

World Racing Group has named Scott Gobrecht of BAPS Speedway as the Jerry Reigle Dedication to Sprint Car Racing Award recipient.

Convention Highlights:

• Friday: Salute to the Champions and membership welcome
• Saturday: Press conferences, workshops, and award presentations
• Saturday Evening: Formal Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony
• Keynote Speaker: Paul Page, motorsports television and radio announcer

Voting deadline is December 8, with only EMPA members eligible to participate.

About EMPA: Founded in 1969, EMPA consists of professional motorsports media professionals including writers, broadcasters, announcers, videographers, and photographers. The organization is supported by Dover International Speedway, Pocono Raceway, Brice's NAPA Auto Parts, New England Race Fuels, and American Racer Tire.

Full nominee lists for all award categories are available, featuring prominent names across various motorsport disciplines, including Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, David Gravel, and many others competing for recognition in their respective categories.

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