INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier Tire unveiled the inaugural class of Hoosier Hero drivers from the 2022 racing season at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis.
“Hoosier Heroes is a concept that was created to recognize accomplished competitors from around the world who share our passion for success,” stated Joerg Burfien, President and CEO of Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. “We are proud to include a diverse spectrum of racers representing dirt, asphalt, motocross, drag, UTV, and circuit from all levels of achievement and background.”
The Hoosier Heroes program was developed to annually recognize accomplished competitors from around the world.
“Beginning in 2023, we will have a nomination period where global submissions will be accepted on behalf of those racers who embody our values,” stated Nic Moncher, Director of Marketing. “We will then have a voting process involving media and industry members in September and will announce the 2023 Hoosier Heroes at the PRI show.”
Donny Schatz, 10-time World of Outlaws Nos Energy Drink Sprint Car champion, along with 2022 World of Outlaws Late Model champion Dennis Erb were among the drivers who received the accomplishment.
Other Hoosier Heroes include:
• Andrew Aquilante – SCCA – Circuit
• Doug Gordon – NHRA – Drag
• Felix Budzisch – DSM – Slalom
• Johan Schwartz – Endurance – Circuit
• Robert Loire – UTV – Off Road
• Landon Huffman – Late Model – Asphalt Oval
• Julian Wagner – eWRC – Rallye
• Justin Grant – USAC – Oval Dirt
• Matt Hirschman – NASCAR Modified – Asphalt Oval
• Michael Hicks – Arenacross – Motocross
• Nick Sanchez – ARCA – Asphalt Oval
• Ryan Repko – Micro Sprints – Oval Dirt