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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. Car Owner points were recorded for the first time in 2007.
                 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. He also writes a column which appears in National Speed Sport News.
                  In 2007, the NMDOTY posted the fourth largest cash point fund payoff in midget auto racing. Listed below are results from the past five seasons.   

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National Midget Driver of the Year Award.

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The National Midget Driver of the Year Award is a registered trademark under usage to Gapinski Racing Enterprises. The  following words, and logos are copyrighted and can not be reproduced or used for any profitable means / or means to confuse the general public: National Midget Auto Racing Driver of the Year, National Midget Driver of the Year, National Midget Driver of the Year Championship, National Midget Manufacturer of the Year, National Midget Rookie of the Year, National Midget Car Owner of the Year, and their respective logos, without the express written consent  of Gapinski Racing Enterprises, Gapinski Enterprises, and/or Bryan Gapinski.