The inaugural Blake Copson Best Sportsman Award went to Duck X Productions X275 racer Kenny Hubbard.
In a brief presentation ceremony prior to eliminations starting for Lights Out 13 at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Hubbard accepted the award and cash prize courtesy of Copson’s family and Duck X promoter Donald “Duck” Long.
“Sadly, we lost Blake Copson to a (non-racing) accident last year and his dad, Joe, along with the rest of his family just wanted to do something to honor his memory and recognize a fellow racer who represented the spirit that Blake himself brought to the track every time,” Long said.
“What we were looking for was somebody who consistently goes above and beyond for fellow racers, and to be honest we had several of our racers in mind,” Long explained.
“But Kenny Hubbard, he’s given away parts, he feeds I think half the crowd at every race, and he’s always willing to lend a hand or give some good advice to a racer in need, so he’s exactly the type of person we all were thinking of when Blake’s family first came to me with the idea.”
Hubbard said he felt honored, grateful and humbled by the gesture.
“This is surprising, for sure, but these events mean a lot to us and we, my whole family, really enjoy being here,” Hubbard said. “I always tell people I come here to cook first and race second because you’re guaranteed to have a good time that way.”
Additionally, Copson’s family posted a $1,000 bonus to each of the top qualifiers in X275 and Pro 275 at Lights Out 13, claimed by Rob Goss and Mo Hall, respectively.
