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12/13/2011 |
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AUSTIN PACK WINS NASCAR WHELEN
SOUTHERN MODIFIED ROOKIE AWARD
Pack finishes Eighth in Point Standings
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Denise DuPont |
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the move from a local track to a NASCAR touring
division is a major step to aspiring young drivers.
Each year the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour
(NWSMT) has new drivers that join the field to step
up their race competition level and while striving
to be the one and only “Sunoco Rookie of the Year”.
This season eighteen year old Austin Pack captured
the honor.
Pack is the grandson of NASCAR Whelen Southern
Modified Tour veteran Gene Pack and son of the late
Brian Pack who competed on the tour from 2005-2008
Young Pack finished his first year running fulltime
on the tour eighth in points with one top five and
nine top ten finishes. “I had a great year. I ended
up eighth in the points. I did a lot better than I
expected. Now I am getting ready to work hard
through the winter to get ready for next year.”
“Words cannot really explain it. I have to thank my
entire crew. But most of all I have to thank my
granddad. He puts together the wheels every week for
me to be able to sit in the car. Without them guys I
would not be standing her right now with a trophy in
my hands.”
Growing up in a racing family Pack has stepped up to
the plate to continue the family tradition.
Following the tradition though means that he has to
try to fill the shoes of those that he follows. “I
have to fill my dad and my granddad shoes. Coming
into this year I knew I had big shoes to fill and
from week one to the last week everyone around me
has told me how much I have improved. So I am
filling them (the shoes) very quickly. We will see
if next year or maybe the week after really how I am
doing.” |
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Source: Denise DuPont / TheChromeHorn.com
Posted: December
13, 2011 |
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