DIRTcar Racing Honors Jim Magill with Prestigious Bob Memmer Award
DIRTcar Racing celebrated its 41st season of weekly competition at the annual awards banquet in Springfield, IL, honoring national and regional champions along with special award winners.
Two racers with championship trophy
Jim Magill, longtime DIRTcar tech inspector and points coordinator, received the prestigious Bob Memmer Award. As DIRTcar's points coordinator since 2006, Magill manages all nine division standings weekly. The award recognizes outstanding dedication to the sport, following the legacy of UMP/DIRTcar founder Bob Memmer.
Key Special Award Winners:
- Sportsmanship Award (Lee J. Hall Memorial): Kyle Anderson
- Track of the Year: Fairbury Speedway
- Promoter of the Year: Josh Carroll (Brownstown Bullring)
2024 National Points Champions:
- Late Model: Jason Feger
- UMP Modified: Michael Long
- Pro Late Model: Dakota Ewing
- Pro Modified: Deece Schwartz
- UMP Sportsman: Tucker Chastain
- Stock Car: Braiden Keller
- Factory Stock: Trevor Isaak
- Sport Compact: Danny White Jr.
- Mod Lite: Jimmy Smith
Technical Achievement Awards:
- Late Model Engine Champion: Clements Racing Engines
- Modified Engine Champion: Xtreme Pro Race Engines
- Late Model Chassis Champion: Longhorn Chassis
- Modified Chassis Champion: Pierce Platinum Race Cars
Fairbury Speedway earned Track of the Year honors for its exceptional racing program, quality facility maintenance, and successful special events, including the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Prairie Dirt Classic.
Josh Carroll received Promoter of the Year for his achievements at Brownstown Bullring and upcoming leadership of Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, demonstrating commitment to dirt track racing's growth and improvement.
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