ImPRESSions© The Official Newsletter Of The American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association May 2009 Vol. 42 No. 5 REMINDER! Annual AARWBA Indy 500 Breakfast May 23rd, the day before the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort & Inn - Pavilion Donny Schatz Receives Horsepower Trophy Driver interviews - Jigger and World of Outlaws' champion Donny Schatz received his All-America Team Horsepower Trophy in a front straightaway Angelo Angelopolous Awards - ceremony March 28 at Manzanita Speedway. Mark Armijo Writing, Broadcast and Photography (right), Arizona Republic contributor, handed the award to Contest Winners - Door prizes Schatz, who was racing in Australia at the time of the Team dinner. Jamie Reynolds (left) of Racing Roundup Arizona radio Reservations required. participated in the event, which was broadcast on the PA Members may send an email to: system. This was the Outlaws' last race at the legendary [email protected] track, which has been sold. Racing ended April 11." Tickets from Dusty in the Media Center Thanks to WoO PR director Tony Veneziano for or at the door. coordinating the presentation. Photo courtesy of Terry Shaw In This Issue: Why isn’t your name in the - Peter Bryant Passes Page 2 Member Spotlight? - Lloyd Ruby Passes Page 3 Because you didn’t yet tell us you would - News & Notes Page 4 like it to be! Come on and get with the program! - AARWBA Ombudsman Page 6 Contact Andy Hartwell and let’s make it happen! - From The Archives Page 7 [email protected] - Membership Application Page 8 American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association, Inc. (www.aarwba.org) “Dedicated To Increasing Media Coverage Of Motor Sports” car into another contender, especially contender,especially intoanother car togetherthebacking he pulled In 1969, racing. 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