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SPMJ NEWS

Happy Race Week! SPMJ To Host Two Events

Jeremy Scott photo Two very big events are set to take place over this Indianapolis 500 weekend, and we want to see you! Carb Day Friday, May 22nd at 10:30am The Russo-Marvel Award will officially be handed out to Paul Pfanner in the Media Center. Pfanner was announced as the winner at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Legends Day Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00am (following the Public Drivers Meeting Winners in On-Air Presenter, Photographer/Videographer and Writer will

May 18

In A Blow To Motorsports, AP Changes How It Covers Auto Racing

Autosport.com photo The media landscape is changing, and this time, its hitting the sport we love and cover a bit harder. Yesterday in a blog post, long-time motorsports journalist Jenna Fryer said she accepted a buyout from the AP, as they are changing the way they will be covering motorsports. What that means is a mystery, but from this observer (and someone who's health insurance job comes from a company pushing a genuinely human approach), it could mean that the company h

May 13

Alex Zanardi: 1966-2026

(Richard Dole Photo) Two time CART Champion, Four-time Paralympic Gold Medalist, there was none other than Alex Zanardi. The Italian, who after losing his legs in a crash at the 2001 American Memorial Eurospeedway Lausitz kept persevering and becoming an inspiration to millions, passed away at the age of 59. After running up the F1 ladder, by winning the European F3 Cup, Zanardi found a seat at Chip Ganassi Racing in 1996 and never looked back. Teaming with American Jimmy Vas

May 2

Post Weekend News And Notes - April 29th, 2026

While on a trip to France and Italy, I had a chance to see practice at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, notching off a bucket list item. (Jeremy Scott photo) Editor's note - trying something new here, feel free to send me your racing notes at jeremy@jsmotorsports.net Don't forget that submissions to the SPMJ Media Awards are due Friday, May 1st. You can enter though this link: https://www.motorsportsjournalists.org/media-awards The Russo-Marvel Award will be officially handed

Apr 29

Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists Announces 2026 Russo-Marvel Founders Award Recipient

Paul Pfanner | Provided photo Award to be presented at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Carb Day, May 22, 2026 LONG BEACH, CA — April 17, 2026 — The Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists is proud to announce Paul Pfanner as the 2026 recipient of the Russo-Marvel Founders Award — presented annually to individuals who embody the passion, dedication, and commitment to auto racing that defined founders Bob Russo and Bill Marvel. The announcement is being made during the

Apr 17

SPMJ Opens Submissions For Annual Awards

Winners in three classes to receive $500 each The Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists (SPMJ) is accepting nominations for their annual Media Award Competition. The contest is sponsored by Carl Haas Auto. This is in recognition of the late multi-series championship team owner and entrepreneur last year being inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. This year's competition will award winners in three categories: Writer - Articles written in motorspo

Apr 1

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