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The National
Midget Driver of the Year Award started in 1999. The award determines
the top midget driver using a unique point system. The point
system is based on several factors, car count, purse, and
event prestige. Beginning in 2001 we also honored the top chassis and
engine manufacturer. A new award was announced in
2002 to honor the top National Midget Rookie of the Year.
 The
award was founded, and is directed by Bryan
Gapinski. Bryan is a well known midget racing publicist
and announcer. He has been the Badger Midget Media Director
since 1988. His announcing duties have been nationwide, including such
events as the Belleville Midget Nationals, Hut 100 and Chili
Bowl. He has also done TV commentary for Fox Sports and
Speedvision. He
is a former car owner and past product manager of National
Halibrand. Listed below are results from the past five
seasons.
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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RACES
RUN
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220
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194
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180
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193
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215
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DIRT/PAVE
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123/97
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111/83
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103/77
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117/76
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126/89
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TRACKS/STATES
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83/27
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72/24
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83/24
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74/22
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76/25
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AVG
CAR COUNT
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27
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26
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26
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24
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24
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DRIVERS
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527
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549
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516
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541
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553
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CHAMPION
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Aaron
Fike / 1433
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Aaron
Fike / 1288
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Bobby
East/1448
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Brad
Kuhn/1373
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Brad
Kuhn/1466
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ROOKIE
OF THE YEAR
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James
Chesson
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Shawn
Caisse
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Brett
Anderson
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Brad
Loyet
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Chase
Barber
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CHASSIS
CHAMP
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Beast
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Stealth
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Stealth
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Stealth
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Stealth
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ENGINE
CHAMP
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Gaerte
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Gaerte
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Gaerte
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Esslinger
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Esslinger
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MOST
WINS
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Hines/8
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Moss
& Hess/7
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East/8
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Kuhn/10
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Kuhn
& Coons/12
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RACES RUN
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East/46
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A.J.
Fike & Kuhn/40
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Kuhn/34
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Kuhn/58
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Kuhn/50
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Please
feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments
about the
National Midget Driver of the Year Award.
Bryan
Gapinski
The
National Midget Driver of the Year Award is a registered trademark
under usage to Gapinski Racing Enterprises.
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