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The 43rd Western Auto Racing Promoters Association (WARPA) annual meeting will be held on November 19th, and 20th in Portland, Oregon at the Airport Holiday Inn. WARPA was formed in 1969 and had its first meeting in Pendalton, Oregon, and is one of the oldest Promoters association's in the country. Promoters, track operators, racing clubs and series from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana as well as Canadian provinces British Columbia and Alberta converge once a year to discuss the previous year and set their schedules for the upcoming year.
Highlighting this years meetings are two keynote speakers that are highly respected in the motorsports community, Tom Curley promoter of Thunder Road Speedway in Waterbury, Vermont, Curley is probably better known for running the Americian Canadian Tour (ACT) since 1986, he has always been an inovator in the sport, being one of the first series to go to a spec tire as well as spec engines. The other keynote speaker will be the Editor and Publisher of Speedway Illustrated Magazine Karl Fredrickson. Fredrickson has won many awards over the years for his excellence in motorsports journalism.
WARPA also recognizes three people each year for different awards:
Reg Midgley Perpetual First Class Promotion Award is awarded to a track that has put on a exceptional event and voted on by fellow track operators. The 2010 winner was Meridian Speedway in Meridian, Idaho.
Orval The Clown Dedication Award is awarded to a individual who has contributed to the sport, be it a track operator or someone who has contributed to the sport. The 2010 winner was longtime northwest announcer Scott Elsworth.
Rookie Of The Year Award for 2010 was awarded to the Arnolds from Madras Speedway.
As a added bonus this year Northsound Racing will broadcast live from 4:30 to 6:30, Steve Mortland and Tom Glithero will bring you all the latest information about your favorite local track and attempt to set a record for the most guests in a two hour time frame.
WARPA would like thank their participating sponsors, Paul Oil Company, Hoosier Tire West, K & K Insurance, ASA, Goodyear Tire/Penny Racing, Northsound Racing, VP Race Fuel, Inside Track