Veteran motorsports journalist Mike Harris has been named the 2025 recipient of the Russo-Marvel Award. Known for his decades of work with the Associated Press, Harris is celebrated for his integrity, influence, and lasting contributions to motorsports journalism.

Pat Caporali, Firestone’s lead communications rep for the NTT IndyCar and Indy NXT series, has been named the 2025 Jim Chapman Award winner for excellence in motorsports PR. Presented with the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists, the award honors her outstanding professionalism, dedication to the media, and embodiment of Chapman’s legacy of trust, respect, and class.

SPMJ is proud to announce the launch of our first journalism contests, created in memory of motorsports legend Carl Haas. Open to professional members, the contests will recognize excellence across multiple categories with cash prizes, while honoring Haas’ remarkable legacy of leadership, innovation, and passion for racing.

The Russo-Marvel Award honors those who show tireless dedication to motorsports, continuing the legacies of Bob Russo and Bill Marvel.

The Jim Chapman Award honors excellence in motorsports public relations, named after the influential PR executive Jim Chapman. Known for his

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Retired motorsports writer Mike Harris of The Associated Press on Sunday was named recipient of the 2025 Squier-Hall...

Marshall Pruett has been named the inaugural recipient of the Russo-Marvel Founders Award by the Society of Professional Motorsports...