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Lone Star Johnny Rutherford Award
- Updated: May 11, 2012
On Staurday, May 26th, IndyCar Ministries will hold “The Indy 500 Breakfast” presented by Companies With A Mission, one of the most significant and impactful events created to celebrate “The greatest spectacle in racing”.
The event features specially produced highlight videos, live performances, and interviews along with appearances by some of racings greatest, most admired and honored racing legends. Well-known sportscaster, IndyCar broadcaster and author, Jack Arute, will be your host and master of ceremonies for the program.
Special guests include Ed Carpenter, IZOD IndyCar Driver and Team Owner, as well as Bobby Rahal, Indianapolis 500 Champion and Team owner. Also Johnny Rutherford, world famous Indianapolis 500 Winner and Champion will be there to help present the “Lone Star Johnny Award”.
The “Lone Star Johnny Rutherford Award” was established to honor the IndyCar participant who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, at the track and in the community. The Award is named after Johnny Rutherford who has won the Indianapolis 500 three times. In 1998 he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame in America. J.R. is an individual of great character who has served his family and community faithfully through the years and is a role model for drivers and business people alike.
For more information on the IndyCar Ministries “The Indy 500 Breakfast”, visit indy500breakfast.com
John Wiedemann is the owner, editor and developer of the RacingNation.com website.
A motorsports fan from his earliest memories, John started going to local short tracks and the Milwaukee Mile with his parents, brother and sister. John enjoys drivers racing side by side and battling for the same piece of real estate on the racetrack as much as he appreciates the technical aspects of the sport.
