Jack Roush receives award for contribution to NASCAR
At the annual NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon, Jack Roush was honored with the Buddy Shuman Award, which is given annually to a member of the sport who has played a vital role in the growth and advancement of professional stock car racing.
Roush was surprised with the award but humbled to receive such an honor.
“I have to say I generally don’t like surprises, but this means a great deal to me,” Roush said. “Having attended these events for a number of years and being able to recall some of the other people that have had this award bestowed on them - it’s truly a great honor to be recognized in the same breath as what I would consider many of the legends of automobile racing.”
The award was established in 1957 and past recipients include Bill France, Sr., Bobby Allison, Richard Petty, Dr. Joe Mattioli, Dave Marcis, Dale Inman, Robert Yates, and Jim Hunter.
“When I first decided in 1988 that I was going to launch myself into the world of NASCAR, I went into the adventure hoping that we would be successful enough to stick around for a few years,” Roush said. “Now as we get ready to move into our 30th year next season, it’s a bit humbling to be recognized for an honor such as this.
“In addition, I would be remiss to not mention this is a shared award with everyone that has put in their time, effort, blood, sweat and tears for the past 29 years with our teams and on behalf of each of them and myself, I thank you for this acknowledgment and award.”.
Roush Fenway Racing has won over 300 races in NASCAR's top three series, the most for any career owner in the sport.
