Padjen Recognized at World of Outlaws Banquet

John Padjen receives 2007 Ted Johnson Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport

Brian Carter, the Chief Financial Officer of the World Racing Group along with Carlton Reimers the World of Outlaws Series Director, presented longtime promoter John Padjen with the Ted Johnson Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport. Padjen, the 2006, National Auto Racing Promoter of the Year has hosted a World of Outlaws event every single season since the series inception in 1978. The Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California which Padjen promotes has long been one of the most famed events in the country.

“I have received a lot of awards in my life, but this is the best,” said Padjen. “I met Ted Johnson for the first time in 1976. I truly miss him.”


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