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For immediate release: Revved Up Sports PR Rob and Libby Poor named 2021 Texas Short Track Promoters-of-the-Year Operators of Abilene Speedway recognized by state's top media entities AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 2, 2021) — Every year in the Lone Star State of Texas, two media entities recognize the efforts of an individual track promoter who rises above the rest. In 2020, RaceOnTexas and the Revved Up Sports Show (RUSS) recognized Owen Pittman, of Texana Raceway Park in Edna. On Monday night's edition of the show, it was announced that longtime and respected track operators Rob and Libby Poor, of Abilene Speedway, are the recipients of this year's Texas Short Track Promoter-of-the-Year Award. A four-man selection committee concluded their talks and voting in late October. “I'm trying not to tear up, but this is really a neat deal to be recognized like this,” the energetic and passionate Libby said upon learning of the award. “Rob and I put our blood, sweat and tears into this place. We take great pride in it, and always strive to take car of our racers and fans. So this is huge. “It's a tough sport these days; you tend to hear the negative side a lot more than you get compliments, that's for sure. Our Ice Breaker was canceled this year, but once we got rolling we had a strong year.” Poor says things are different up in Abilene, a town known more for its Rodeo than short track racing. “We have to work a little harder here because we don't have the resources some other track owners have,” Poor added. “But that's Okay; Rob and I are used to that and we do the best we can with what we have available to us. We may be the only track operators left in Texas who do this for a living.” Rob Poor bought Abilene Speedway in 2001 and promoted his first full season the following year. He's been the heartbeat of West Texas Racing for 20 years now, and is continuing a tradition that racers love. Last year he did a major overhaul on the track, widening it to produce some of the best racing in Texas. Rob and Libby are the kind of promoters that do what the say and stick to it. Rob is a promoter that not only puts his own money on the line, but puts his passion into the track, as well. Rob and Libby are what racing needs more of, they call all the racers and talk to them on the phone to see if they are coming to race. No racer goes to Abilene without meeting them and feeling like family as if they are at home. Rob and Libby are the strong point of racing in Texas and look to do even more in the west in 2022. “This state is full of hard-working track operators and promoters,” RUSS host Rodney Rodriguez said. “It was a difficult job again this year for the guys, and I know there were some very lively talks among committee members. They hashed it out for us, and we're very pleased they chose Rob and Libby.” To follow the Revved Up Sports Show, go to www.revvedupsportsshow.com. To become a subscriber to SpeedPass at RaceOnTexas and start enjoying some great Live streaming action from tracks across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, please go to www.raceontexas.com.

For immediate release: Revved Up Sports Show PR Contact: Rodney Rodriguez Tel: 512.300.4445 Owen Pittman named 2020 Texas Short Track Promoter of the Year, Presented by Revved Up Sports Show & RaceOnTexas AUSTIN, Texas (Dec. 9, 2020) — Owners of Texas-based media entities the Revved Up Sports Show (RUSS) and RaceOnTexas have announced the first recipient of their newly-created Texas Short Track Promoter of the Year Award for 2020. The news was announced during Wednesday's special mid-week RUSS program. Owen Pittman, general manager of Texana Raceway Park (TRP) in Edna, Texas, is the recipient of this year's prestigious award. Pittman and his staff transformed a track struggling with low car counts and fan attendance into a thriving, popular facility where even B Mains were needed in weekly qualifying. “This means a lot to me, and comes as a huge surprise,” Pittman said when notified of the decision. “This state is full of great promoters. I worked hard at our place this year, just like all the other promoters did to keep racing alive. I think survival is key now. This is honestly very humbling to me. “We all have the same passion and want the same results, to keep the sport growing if at all possible. Even with the pandemic this year, we saw growth across the board. What helps is that tracks are more aligned than ever right now, working together for one goal. I'm very grateful to receive this award.” Pittman has an extensive background in the organizational and promotional side of the sport. Texana wasn't the first oval he's saved from extinction. His passion for racing has driven him for many years. “I ran the old Corpus Christi Speedway for two years in the early 2000s,” Pittman explained. “Then I jumped into racing promotion with both feet and ran South Texas Speedway for the next 10 years after that. I had a good time at CC Speedway, the asphalt track was really fun for me and I enjoyed it a lot.” As a man who travels statewide to work at races, Rodney Rodriguez knows chemistry when he sees it. “Owen and his staff did some amazing things down there in Edna this year,” the founder and co-host at RUSS said. “When you look at their car counts, steady crowds and a successful Karting program that gets kids active in racing, I feel those efforts meet our criteria and are exemplary of great promotion.” Members of the Selection Committee, each with many years of involvement in the racing industry, held their discussions during the month of November to make nominations, deliberate and cast their votes. While there were lively discussions on several good candidates, the final vote count was undisputed. “I thank the members of our committee for their hard work in this annual task,” RaceOnTexas owner Chris David said. “I know they put a lot of thought into it, and I feel they chose an excellent recipient. Owen has done a great job of rebuilding Texana Raceway in 2020 and deserves recognition for that.” To follow the Revved Up Sports Show, go to www.revvedupsportsshow.com. To become a subscriber at RaceOnTexas and start enjoying some great Live streaming action from tracks across Texas and even into Louisiana, please go to www.raceontexas.com.