Pat Schauer Memorial Rookie Award to be continued by ASL Racing Series

WATERTOWN, WI --- Officials of the new American Stockcar League (ASL) have confirmed that the annual Rookie of the Year Award honoring former driver Pat Schauer will be continued.
   
Schauer, who resided in Watertown, WI, was killed in a stock car racing accident on Oct. 4, 1981 at the Winchester Speedway during an American Speed Association race.  Schauer was the rookie point leader at the time.   He has since been honored annually as rookie of the year awards were presented in his name by the American Speed Association at its banquet..
   
The ASL is having an informational meeting Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Best Western Hotel in Janesville, WI at 11 a.m. where the rookie of the year program will be officially announced. Schauer's widow, Mary Zwieg, was very excited to hear the news. "My boys were very disappointed to hear the American Speed Assocation was not running events this year.   This announcement really makes my day.  I am truely honored," she said. Longtime racer Rick Beebe has been named chairman of the ASL Rookie Recognition Program.

For more: Mid-American Stock Car Series, Inc. office   920-823-2856