Gafrarar presented WKA Sportsmanship Award
( World Karting's Prestigious George
Kugler Award) |
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MOORESVILLE NC - January 31, 2003 In January, Chuck Gafrarar claimed
the 2002 NASCAR Goody's Dash Rookie of the Year title. The following
week, he won a WKA Grand National Win! On Saturday, January, 25th at
the WKA Breakfast of Champions in Hickory NC, Gafrarar was the recipient
of the prestigious George Kugler Sportsmanship Award. Driver of the
#52 Highlands Motorsports/Icehouse Toyota took the podium to thank
the World Karting Association and comment on his years in the Karting
world. Gafrarar stated
"this award means so much to
me...I have had great times racing karts over the years. I was not
able to race all the series the past few years due to my job and other
racing. However, when my schedule permits - I always head for the karts.
I can't stress the importance of karting in the racing world. It's
a great learning tool for all of you who want to become involved in
other motorsports. Karting will always have a special place with me
and I thank you all for this honor."
During the awards ceremony, Gafrarar also claimed 2nd place in the
Horstman Gold Cup series in the Briggs Controlled Heavy division! Gafrarar
stated
"I have been involved in karting since I was
9 years old and I can't stress enough on what a great family oriented
sport this is for all ages. My parents bought my first kart and three
months later I was racing it on a small dirt track in Pennsylvania.
Back then I thought it was too cool. Over the years I know it was a
great chance for me to make friends and learn karting, but to have
the opportunity to still race the circuits and win is awesome." I
look forward to running the series again in 2003.
In February, Gafrarar heads to Daytona to start his first full season
as a member of the Toyota NASCAR Goody's Dash Team. Gafrarar stated "look
for special announcements and new things with our team in Daytona."
-Team Gafrarar
