Mopar Tom Hoover Award - Page 2

jmcarter · 09-23-2013, 11:07 AM

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.

Larry Hill · 09-23-2013, 08:28 PM

Austin Williams?

thomas sheehan · 09-23-2013, 10:08 PM

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.

thomas sheehan · 10-08-2013, 05:19 PM

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!

stk420r · 10-13-2013, 04:01 PM

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

jmcarter · 10-13-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stk420r

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

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.

jmcarter · 11-04-2013, 09:44 AM

So is Austin now the official winner?

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

thomas sheehan · 11-09-2013, 09:34 PM

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)

thomas sheehan · 11-09-2013, 10:03 PM

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

jmcarter · 11-10-2013, 07:39 AM

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

09-23-2013, 11:07 AM	#11
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,371 Liked 3,172 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award 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. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

09-23-2013, 08:28 PM	#12
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09-23-2013, 10:08 PM	#13
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award 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. __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

10-08-2013, 05:19 PM	#14
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award 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! __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

10-13-2013, 04:01 PM	#15
stk420r Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award Can someone tell me where to find the points leaders for this award?

11-04-2013, 09:44 AM	#17
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,371 Liked 3,172 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award So is Austin now the official winner? What a great group of racers battling it out for the Mopar crown! __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 11-04-2013 at 09:50 AM.

11-09-2013, 09:34 PM	#18
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award 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) __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046 Last edited by thomas sheehan; 11-09-2013 at 09:40 PM.

11-09-2013, 10:03 PM	#19
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award Austin Williams at Vegas race 2013.... Patsy Hill pic __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

11-10-2013, 07:39 AM	#20
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,371 Liked 3,172 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award Congrats Austin! What a great accomplishment! You gave them a scare for the Stock Championship too. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table