WILKERSON DOMINATES DOT COMS
Mon, 2009-01-12 12:29
Popular Funny Car Driver Takes Mike Aiello “Person of the Year” Award as well as Professional Driver of the Year …
Tim Wilkerson is living proof that one doesn’t have to be a champion, to be a champion.
The veteran Funny Car racer from Springfield, Ill., parlayed a strong 2008 championship runner-up into the first-ever double victory for the tenth annual CompetitionPlus.com DOT COM Awards as voted on by the readers of the popular Internet magazine.
Wilkerson not only claimed the Professional Driver of the Year award, but also the prestigious Mike Aiello Person of the Year accolades. In both categories Wilkerson scored just over 50% of the votes. A total of 10,055 votes were cast in this year’s competition. Popular Funny Car Driver Takes Mike Aiello “Person of the Year” Award as well as Professional Driver of the Year …
Tim Wilkerson is living proof that one doesn’t have to be a champion, to be a champion.
The veteran Funny Car racer from Springfield, Ill., parlayed a strong 2008 championship runner-up into the first-ever double victory for the tenth annual CompetitionPlus.com DOT COM Awards as voted on by the readers of the popular Internet magazine.
Wilkerson not only claimed the Professional Driver of the Year award, but also the prestigious Mike Aiello Person of the Year accolades. In both categories Wilkerson scored just over 50% of the votes. A total of 10,055 votes were cast in this year’s competition.
"We're awful busy trying to work 26 hours a day to get ready for the season right now, so this sort of news is really welcomed, believe me, and it's an honor to hear about this,” Wilkerson said. “I think everyone knows my plate is pretty full at the race track, trying to tune the car, drive it, and oversee everything, so I'll admit to sometimes being in my own little tunnel out there, just kind of focused on doing it all and not always paying attention to what's going on outside the Levi, Ray & Shoup pit. I couldn't help but notice, though, the way the excitement and support was building, all around us, as the season came down the stretch, and the way the fans treated us throughout '08 was just incredible, and big boost to the team, my family, and to me.
"I didn't really expect it, to tell you the truth, and was kind of surprised to find out so many people were out there pulling for us. It all means a lot, and keeps us fired up, trust me. This is also the second time I've won an award with Mike Aiello's name on it, since the end of last year, and that makes you feel pretty good too. Big Mike was one-of-a-kind, and a great man, so I'm honored to have my name on any award that's associated with his memory. I also want to say that it's great that Competition Plus does this, and lets the fans get on there on express themselves. It's great for the sport. We just want to thank everyone who voted, and we'll do our best to pay you back with a good 2009 season."
The other double winner was the National Hot Rod Association whose house publication National DRAGSTER won Printed Publication of the Year and their website, NHRA.com, took home the News Website of the Year honors in a tight race.
The full list of winners will be posted this afternoon at CompetitionPlus.com as well as the traditional Politically Incorrect awards.
Tim Wilkerson is living proof that one doesn’t have to be a champion, to be a champion.
The veteran Funny Car racer from Springfield, Ill., parlayed a strong 2008 championship runner-up into the first-ever double victory for the tenth annual CompetitionPlus.com DOT COM Awards as voted on by the readers of the popular Internet magazine.
Wilkerson not only claimed the Professional Driver of the Year award, but also the prestigious Mike Aiello Person of the Year accolades. In both categories Wilkerson scored just over 50% of the votes. A total of 10,055 votes were cast in this year’s competition. Popular Funny Car Driver Takes Mike Aiello “Person of the Year” Award as well as Professional Driver of the Year …
Tim Wilkerson is living proof that one doesn’t have to be a champion, to be a champion.
The veteran Funny Car racer from Springfield, Ill., parlayed a strong 2008 championship runner-up into the first-ever double victory for the tenth annual CompetitionPlus.com DOT COM Awards as voted on by the readers of the popular Internet magazine.
Wilkerson not only claimed the Professional Driver of the Year award, but also the prestigious Mike Aiello Person of the Year accolades. In both categories Wilkerson scored just over 50% of the votes. A total of 10,055 votes were cast in this year’s competition.
"We're awful busy trying to work 26 hours a day to get ready for the season right now, so this sort of news is really welcomed, believe me, and it's an honor to hear about this,” Wilkerson said. “I think everyone knows my plate is pretty full at the race track, trying to tune the car, drive it, and oversee everything, so I'll admit to sometimes being in my own little tunnel out there, just kind of focused on doing it all and not always paying attention to what's going on outside the Levi, Ray & Shoup pit. I couldn't help but notice, though, the way the excitement and support was building, all around us, as the season came down the stretch, and the way the fans treated us throughout '08 was just incredible, and big boost to the team, my family, and to me.
"I didn't really expect it, to tell you the truth, and was kind of surprised to find out so many people were out there pulling for us. It all means a lot, and keeps us fired up, trust me. This is also the second time I've won an award with Mike Aiello's name on it, since the end of last year, and that makes you feel pretty good too. Big Mike was one-of-a-kind, and a great man, so I'm honored to have my name on any award that's associated with his memory. I also want to say that it's great that Competition Plus does this, and lets the fans get on there on express themselves. It's great for the sport. We just want to thank everyone who voted, and we'll do our best to pay you back with a good 2009 season."
The other double winner was the National Hot Rod Association whose house publication National DRAGSTER won Printed Publication of the Year and their website, NHRA.com, took home the News Website of the Year honors in a tight race.
The full list of winners will be posted this afternoon at CompetitionPlus.com as well as the traditional Politically Incorrect awards.
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