The NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series was a regional NASCAR late model stock car racing series first codified in 1985. The series, along with its three other series in its division, folded in 2006. Unlike the NASCAR national series, drivers competed in light-weight late model race cars. The series sanctioned races in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and a few races in Canada.[1]
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| Category | Late models |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States Canada |
| Region | Northwest United States |
| Inaugural season | 1985 |
| Folded | 2006 |
List of champions
editThe following drivers won the Northwest Series championship between the series' creation in 1985 and its termination in 2006.
| Year | Champion | Most Popular Driver | Rookie of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Garrett Evans | ||
| 1986 | Ron Eaton | Tobey Butler | |
| 1987 | Tobey Butler | Jerry Bowers | |
| 1988 | Ron Eaton | Perry Chappelle | |
| 1989 | Garrett Evans | Pete Nash | |
| 1990 | John Dillon | Hershel McGriff Jr. | |
| 1991 | Monte English | Mike Ramsey | |
| 1992 | Dirk Stephens | Kevin Quesnell | |
| 1993 | Kirk Rogers | Dan Press | Tom Sweatman |
| 1994 | Garrett Evans | Ernie Cope | Chris Cunningham |
| 1995 | Ron Eaton | Ron Eaton | Roger Habich |
| 1996 | Kelly Tanner | Garrett Evans | Marc Groskreutz |
| 1997 | Kelly Tanner | Greg Biffle | Jeff Bird |
| 1998 | Gary Lewis | Kenny Rich | Wilbur Bruce |
| 1999 | Pete Harding | Wilbur Bruce | Joe Benedetti |
| 2000 | Garrett Evans | Garrett Evans | Gaylon Stewart |
| 2001 | Kevin Hamlin | Kevin Hamlin | John Bender |
| 2002 | Kevin Hamlin | Joe Benedetti | Kelly Mann |
| 2003 | Jeff Jefferson | Kevin Hamlin | Jason Jefferson |
| 2004 | Jeff Jefferson | Garrett Evans | Travis Bennett |
| 2005 | Jeff Jefferson | Jeff Jefferson | Jeff Barkshire |
| 2006 | Gary Lewis | Garrett Evans | Shane Mitchell |
References
edit- ^ Martin, Mark (April 29, 2005). NASCAR for Dummies (2nd ed.). For Dummies. p. 39. ISBN 076457681X.
External links
edit- NASCAR Northwest Series archive at Racing-Reference
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