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Thanks Tom for posting the points update and it's also great to hear Tom Hoover is still so active and engaged in Mopar after all these years. So many top racers leading the Mopar points does great credit to Mopar and the tradition that Tom Hoover was so instrumental in creating. You're right about Etter, he could very well get on a roll as the West coast events wrap up the year. Of course Kevin's credentials speak for themselves so it will be very interesting to watch how it unfolds.

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Austin Williams?

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You are so right Larry.....
Austin Williams (don't know the young man) has a great shot with a few races left and sitting at 529 points.
Thanks for the correction.

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MOPAR'S "2013 Tom Hoover Sportsman Challenger" award update.... (10/8/13)

Here's my unofficial update on who still has a good chance to get the trophy, winner's jacket, and the $4,260 check!

#1) Kevin Helms' runner-up in Dallas improved his SS points to 537.

#2) I ended the year with a points total to 533..... (done earning - no chance - winner gets all! )

#3) Austin Williams is in third with 529 points but has two 30 point races to improve on at the last two LODRS races and a 30 and 94 to improve on at two of the last three nationals.... appears to be the odds on favorite!

#4) Craig Marshall's late season charge leaves him at 461 points (491 if he shows up at Reynolds). Craig can still get a full 105 points at Reynolds this week (gets 30 more for showing up- only his 5th LODRS race). Then he can improve on a 50 at the remaiming Vegas LODRS meet. He can also improve on a 50 at his last national he choses to go to (but it will be way out west!).

#5) Ken Etter still has a good chance to make a run with 2 nationals and 2 points meets left. (He has 456 points currently, and has a 40, and 41 to improve on at his points meets). He can also improve on a 62, and 73 at his last two nationals... Ken is right in the mix!

If I missed anybody... please let me know.

ALSO.... another shout out to MOPAR for offering this special award and cash!
THANK YOU MOPAR!!!!!

PS... Dale Aldo from Mopar told me that he will be fighting to not only bring this award back next year, but to add a second place award!. Next year is the 50th anniversary o fteh HEMI!

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Can someone tell me where to find the points leaders for this award?

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Perhaps Tom can provide a better source but think you have to look at Mopar drivers in the National points for Super Stock and stock combined.

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So is Austin now the official winner?

What a great group of racers battling it out for the Mopar crown!

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UNOFFICIALLY.....

I'd have to say Austin Williams did win and take home the $4,260 prize and awesome trophy!

#1... Austin Williams 539 points
#2... Kevin Helms 537 points
#3... Tom Sheehan 533 points

close race.... congrats to Austin!
THANKS MOPAR!
THANKS DALE ALDO (from mopar)

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Austin Williams at Vegas race 2013.... Patsy Hill pic

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Congrats Austin! What a great accomplishment! You gave them a scare for the Stock Championship too.