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Brad Doty Honored by Lernerville Speedway

21 March 1998

March 21 , 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Apple Creek,OH-- Former Sprint Car superstar and current The Nashville Network (TNN) broadcaster Brad Doty was honored recently at the annual Lernerville Speedway Awards Banquet when he received the prestigious DAVID BAUMAN GOLDEN AWARD. The award was presented to Brad from the track for his many years of promoting the sport of auto racing as a driver and currently as a television commentator. The track also recognized him as a true Ambassador of Racing.

The award has been previously known as the Golden Award, but was renamed the David Bauman Golden Award in honor of the former co-promoter of Lernerville Speedway who passed away several months ago.

One of my proudest accomplishments is being considered a Lernerville driver, said Doty recently. They never looked at me as an outsider. I highly respected Don Martin. He treated EVERY competitor with the same respect. Doty,in the early part of his career as a Sprint Car driver, first made a name for himself competing at the Western Pennsylvania track against some of the toughest competitors in the sport.One of my most cherished memories is,on my second or third time at Lernerville,Don gave me a motel room,showing me that respect. I thought,WoW! I made it! There was only one Don Martin,but his family and friends sure have kept the traditions going there. I am proud to be associated with the entire Lernerville family and I am most appreciative at being honored like this. I am extremely grateful! said Doty.

According to co-promoter of Lernerville,Jim Roenigk, it was time. Not too many people out there have done more to pomote racing than Brad, commented Roenigk. It was just time. Brad shows all of us how tough he really is. Don (Martin) loved him! After Brad got going with the WoO,wed all hear about how well he was doing and,well,you have seen the smiles on Dons face!

Roenigk was also quick to point out Brads talents on television. Everyone you talk to,they all say hes the only one who can get the information out on TV. If you didnt know anything about racing,he can educate you just by listening to him,and he has the ability to convey it, said Roenigk. Brad is the man! He is what class is all about!