Bruce Martin Takes the Checkered Flag with Prestigious Award

He’s the host of the Pit Pass Indy podcast, taking racing fans on a high-speed ride through the thrilling world of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, offering exclusive interviews with the sport's biggest names. But this time, it’s Martin himself who has claimed a top prize! He just snagged first place in the Features category at the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Awards.

In fact, Martin beat out 75 other entries to take the top spot. And frankly, we’re not surprised. For nearly 40 years, Martin has been in the trenches of motorsports journalism, covering IndyCar racing and the Indianapolis 500 for outlets like SPEED SPORT, SI.com, NBCSports.com, and ESPN SportsTicker.

His knack for storytelling, eye for detail, and ability to bring the human side of racing to life have made him a go-to source in the industry.

We’re heartily proud of our host: The NMPA awards are a big deal in the motorsports journalism world. Every year, some of the best writers in the business compete for these honors.

What does this say about Bruce Martin? Simple. He has the storytelling skills to hook listeners and bring their imaginations right onto the track, rocketing around the other vehicles — each with determination and intensity.

The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) has been a big deal in motorsports journalism since 1965. With over 200 members, including writers, broadcasters, photographers, and podcasters, they cover everything related to motorsports … everywhere.

What started as the Southern Motorsports Association has grown into a major advocate for media professionals, handing out big awards like the Richard Petty Driver of the Year and Myers Brothers Award. They’ve come a long way from where they started—and even jumped into the world of eSports in 2020.

If you want to learn about IndyCar from one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, hop into Pit Pass Indy… and buckle your seatbelt!