Brian Ellenberger, who is contending for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award this season, finished sixth at Eagle Raceway last season with the All Star Circuit of Champions. He made his first start at the high-banked bullring in 1999.
Several big racing events to be held in region over upcoming weekend from Yakima to Kalispell, Mont.
Many taking swipes at Jeremy Mayfield's opportunity to return to racing despite an alleged positive drug test and court overturned suspension.
The nominees, which include many of the sport's legendary names, were selected by a 21-person nominating committee consisting of representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and track owners from both major facilities and historic short tracks.
Motorsports correspondent Doug Pace keeps up with motorsports news and notes from around the region.
