Rob & Libby Poor named 2021 Texas Short Track Promoters-of-the-Year

[PhilWhipple]

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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.

[NickHolt]

Well deserved.  

[BeachBum]

Rob and Libby Poor named 2021 Texas Short Track Promoters-of-the-Year
Operators of Abilene Speedway recognized by state's top media entities

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Challenging times to achieve prominence in the motorsport short track industry.  Congrats y'all... 

[rebelracewriter]

I miss getting up there for the two big shows and seeing all my Abilene peeps. Rob and Libby always make me feel at home, getting me any info I might need. At the end of the night/show you'll just about always see Rob at the pit gate thanking all the drivers for coming.

 

[Rosie]

Greatly deserved. I wasn't able to go at all last year due to medical issues, but plan to attend a bunch in 2022. After all, I only live 15 miles away...