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February 6, 2006 Third Annual Pete Orr Sportsmanship Award to be given February 18th at New Smyrna Speedway by Jane Smith Samsula, Fl (February 6, 2006) The third annual Pete Orr Sportsmanship Award will be presented on Saturday, February 18th, at New Smyrna Speedway during the 40th World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. The award is given yearly to the driver who most represents the spirit of Pete Orr given by Jack Smith, webmaster and owner of karnac.com. Pete Orr was only 46 when he left this world, but Pete was a man who created more friends, admirers, and respect than most men could imagine in any lifetime. On and off the race track he was looked upon as a man of honor and integrity. Not only as a great race car driver, but as a great teacher. "Pete helped many a driver during his racing career and was instrumental in getting B.J. McLeod, Justin Drawdy, Travis Kittleson and others in the limelight of racing," said Jack Smith. "I could not just let Pete's memory go and this man needed to be honored thus the Pete Orr Sportsmanship Award was created." "A driver must show integrity on and off the track, helpfullness to his fellow racer, and take it like a gentleman when things go wrong." said Smith. "He must take the good with the bad and pass on the outside or don't pass at all." "Each year track owners and racers are questioned about candidates and the votes are kept secret until the race that honors Pete Orr. This year the award will be presented during the World Series and to find out who, you must either attend the race or go to karnac.com for the story." Upon Pete's death in 2002, Jack Smith wrote "I first met Pete Orr in late 1997 or early 199."8 when he was working with B.J. McLeod. My first impression of the man was that this was a very special person. In my travels in and around stock car racing since then, in a sport and a business that has it's gritty side at times, Pete Orr has always stood out as an example of integrity and professionalism. We need to grow more racers like Pete Orr." Some people leave nothing when they leave us and others leave footprints in the sand for many years to come. Pete Orr left many footsteps for us to follow. Have an opinion on this story? Post a message on our Message Board! or Email KARNACto send a letter to the editor!