FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2015
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Lucas Oil MLRA's Dan Robinson Nominated for RPM's Auto Racing Promoter of the Year

MLRA PR
WHEATLAND, MO (January 8) - Dan Robinson,Series Director for the Lucas Oil MLRA and General Manager at Lucas Oil Speedway has been announced as the 2014 Racing Promotion Monthly Great Plains Region Promoter of the Year and joins a prestigious class of promoters in the running for National Auto Racing Promoter of the Year. This honor comes from nomination by peers within the industry and is voted on by promoters from all over the country.

"It's a great honor to even be mentioned in the group of short track promoters that have either been nominated this year or have won the awards previously and I am extremely humbled to be selected as a nominee." stated Robinson. "It's a testament to the great staff we have in place at both Lucas Oil Speedway and with Lucas Oil MLRA that give their heart and soul each and every weekend so that our fans, racers, and sponsors can have a wonderful experience."

Robinson, entering his sixth season at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2015 and his third season guiding the Lucas OiL MLRA is a second-time nominee for the national award.  
 
Roger Hadan, Eagle (NE) Raceway, received the award last year. Previous winners are: Hugh Deery, 1976/1984; J.C. Agajanian, 1977; D. Anthony Venditti, 1978; Jack Gunn, 1979; George Eisenhart, 1980; Dick O'Brien, 1981; Howard Tiedt, 1982; Don Martin, 1983; Glenn Donnelly, 1985; Cary Agajanian,1986; Bud Lunsford, 1987; Bob Daniels, 1988; Howard Commander, 1989; Ray Wilkings, 1990; Paul Kuhl, 1991; Robert Lawton; 1992; Earl Baltes, 1993;  Jody Deery, 1994; Andy Vertrees, 1995; Charles Powell, 1996; C-Ray Hall, 1997; Larry Kemp, 1998; Charles Cathell, 1999; Charles Deery, 2000; Ralph Capitani, 2001; Lanny Edwards, 2002; Bob & Nadine Strauss, 2003; Tom Curley, 2004, Steve York, 2005; John Padjen, 2006; Lynn Phillips, 2007; Joe & Walt Doellefeld, 2008; the Nuckles family, 2009; the Queensland family, Deer Creek (MN) Speedway, 2010; and Robert Sargent, Track Enterprises, Macon (IL), Paducah (KY) Speedways, 2011; Ron Drager and Scott Schultz, Flat Rock (MI) and Toledo (OH) Speedways, 2012.
 
The Auto Racing Promoter of the Year is short track racing's most prestigious award. It is awarded each year after voting by promoters. The award was originated in 1976 by the editor of Racing Promotion Monthly. Voting is conducted in two phases: a preliminary ballot in the newsletter nominates candidates in six regions. The six candidates become Regional Promoters of the Year and then appear on a second ballot for final voting. It is the only national award recognizing promotional excellence selected by peers.  The award is for the 25th year of sponsorship by Charlotte Motor Speedway.
 
The Auto Racing Promoter of the Year ballot will soon reach promoters in the latest issue of Racing Promotion Monthly. The Thirty-Ninth Auto Racing Promoter of the Year will be revealed during the 42nd Annual RPM@Daytona National Workshop at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach, FL, February 16 & 17, 2015. For more information, please visit www.PromotersNewsletter.com.   
 
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