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 motorsports and published for public consumption

Photographs - Proof of when and where taken

On-Air - For on-air journalists. Submissions must be received no later than Friday, May 1st.

Prizes for each category will be $500 to the winners.

In order to enter the competition, you must be a member of SPMJ in good standing. A maximum of two submissions per category of your work can be submitted, covering the period of January 1st through December 31st, 2025. 

For more information, check out https://www.motorsportsjournalists.org/media-awards and for any questions, please email Terri Russo-Freeman at stephora@aol.com.

About Carl Haas Automobile Imports

Carl Haas started his parts business in 1960, filling a need for quality race cars and parts in the rapidly growing professional and amateur racing industry. Since the very beginning the companyʼs goal has been to deliver nothing but the best for its customers. Haas introduced a revolutionary program called the Haas FAS-PAC service, which guaranteed delivery of parts in less than 24 hours anywhere in the United States long before any of the express delivery companies were in operation. Haas also did the unheard of and started taking used race cars as trade-ins on new cars. These two programs helped the racing industry grow immensely in the ʻ60s and ʻ70s. Carl Haas Automobile Imports still strives to deliver the same quality parts and service, be it a single part for a club racer or a complete trackside parts program for an entire series. For more information see haasauto.com.

About the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists (SPMJ)

Founded in 2024 by industry veterans Paul Page and Michael Knight, the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists (SPMJ) serves as the leading voice for media professionals across all racing disciplines. Built on the professional standards first established by AARWBA in 1955, SPMJ is dedicated to uniting journalists, fostering industry relationships, and providing resources for professional growth. Through mentorship, verified credentials, and the recognition of excellence, the organization empowers a community of storytellers committed to bringing the world of motorsports to life. For more information, visit www.motorsportsjournalists.org.