For the better part of five decades, the Bud 100 has been a staple on the Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex schedule. The Bud 100 will be bigger and better than ever as it is back on the schedule, slated for Saturday, September 7, 2013 and is presented by Paul Graff Trucking.

Support divisions will be announced shortly and the Bud 100 will be an open event. “We have a long and historic relationship between Try-It Distributing and the Budweiser brand and having them back on board with this event helps make this event one of the premier events in Western New York” says Holland Director of Public Relations Steven Petty.

“Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event” adds Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex General Manager Timothy Bennett. “We are making this an open event in order to  attract drivers from all across the region and help make it a great race” Bennett added.

The last Bud 100 was raced back in 2010 and saw “Super” Sege Fidanza pick up the win for car owner Kurt Rutherford. This historic event started out as the Holland 100 with Pete Tingue winning the first edition back in 1964. Sponsorships have come and gone for the race involved, from the Pepsi Cola 100 to the Ron Corbo Twin 50’s, to the Genesee 150, Dr Pepper 100, RC Cola 100 with Budweiser on board starting in 1991. With the changing of sponsors also came the changing of the class that would race this prestigious race as the Late Models raced in this event every year until 2010 when the Pro Modifieds became the headline division. Many drivers have conquered this event including Rick Wylie, who won this event a record seven times. Ron Williams and Art Clark have won six times each and Dick Flaig won this event four times. Multi-time track champion Vern Bliss and Will Thomas each won the Bud 100 three times and Bob Senneker won the 100 special on two occasions. All other winners have won this event once including DeVere Bliss, Mark Bliss, Shawn Dunning, Sam Fullone, Junior Hanley, Steve Hill, Todd Hoddick, Roger Kelly, Eldon King Jr., Danny Knoll, Billy Rafter, Howie Scannell, Pete Tingue, and Bruce Van Dyke.

The Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex officially closed the books on their 53^rd season of racing with the celebration of champions at the Millennium Hotel. The 2012 Champions were honored as well as their crews and sponsors for having a great 2012 racing season. Comedian Chris Wild had the crowd entertained in-between award presentations.

The 2012 Holland track titles were decided in all divisions on September 1^st  as second generation driver Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY would win his first Holland Getzoni Nationwide Insurance NASCAR Pro Modified Title. Eldon King III won his second straight and third overall McClurg Auto Group Late Model crown. Jim Loffredo would win his second straight Bank of Holland Charger title and third championship of his career. Jeff Szafraniec would win his first career Hornet title. Camden Barber from Bliss, NY would win his second consecutive TQ Midget title as Jason Adams from Glenwood, NY  won his second straight M&M U Pull It Figure 8 car championship.

The Rookie of the Year Award is in memory of Clark Rice, a man who was vital in the beginning to make Holland what it is today. The Clark Rice Memorial Rookie of the Year was given to Tommy Catalano (Pro Modified), Corey Glover (Late Models), Jason Adams (Chargers), Donald “Butcher” Palmer (Figure 8’s) and Jennifer Termer (Hornets). The Bank of Holland presented the Most Popular Driver Award. This award was voted on by the fans each week in their souvenir racing programs. The recipients of this award were Tommy Catalano (Pro Modifieds), JD Roberts (Late Models), Rich Carnes (Chargers), Kyle Hutchinson (TQ Midgets), Butch Palmer (Figure 8’s) and Jeff Szafraniec (Hornets).

The Unsung Hero Award went to Robb Lewis; also known as “Agent 88”. Lewis was the roaming reporter this season and did a great job in his first season in that position.  Special awards were also presented to the speedway officials that made Thursday night/Saturday afternoon practices running smooth and to the media for keeping everyone informed of what was going on at Holland each and every race night. The most sportsmanlike driver award was presented by McCool Paintworkz and is one of the most coveted awards to ever be received. This award was voted on by the competitors and they all said that Jennifer Termer was the most Sportsman Like driver of the 2012 season. Termer had Hornet Champion Jeff Szafraniec in her car so he could keep up in the points standings for the couple of weeks that he was without a car after crashing his primary car. The Mechanic of the Year went to Rich Hamann, father of Kris Hamann, Charger and Late Model competitor.