NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Virginia is for Lovers 200: Special Award Winners
5 September 1997
RICHMOND, VA - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series special award winners following the Virginia Is For Lovers 200 held September 4, 1997 at Richmond International Raceway: BUSCH POLE: Ron Hornaday #16 NAPA Brakes Chevrolet 22.181 seconds/121.726 mph New Track Record AE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER: Gary Stanton #29 Mopar Performance Dodge CINTAS ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Kenny Irwin #98 Raybestos Ford FEATHERLITE TRAILERS LONG HAUL: Jack Sprague #24 Quaker State Chevrolet GATORADE FRONT RUNNER: Kenny Schrader #53 Penda Truck Accessories MCI FAST PACE: Mike Bliss #2 Team ASE Racing Ford PLASTI-KOTE WINNING FINISH: Dennis Connor #24 Quaker State Chevrolet RAYBESTOS TOP STOPPER: Jack Sprague VENTVISOR BRAND SUPER DEFLECTOR: Mike Bliss