51°µÍø

TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 21, 2009) €“ Four drivers, Michelle Seelig, of Edmond, Okla., Mark Madarash, of Red Oak, Texas, Clemens Burger, of Noblesville, Ind., and Jeff Cashmore, of New Berlin, Wis., have been named the inaugural winners of the 51°µÍø Solo Triad Award.Introduced earlier this year, the 51°µÍø Solo Triad Award incorporates all levels of the 51°µÍø Solo National program and is the most difficult accomplishment a Soloist can earn in a single season. To win the Solo Triad Award, one must win the Eastern or Western States Championship, a Divisional Championship and a National Championship, all in the same class.Seelig claimed her prize by winning the Eastern States Championship, the Midwest Divisional Championship and a National Championship in Street Touring® S Ladies. Madarash won the Eastern States Championship, Southwest Divisional Championship and a National Championship in E Street Prepared. Cashmore was also an Eastern States Champion and claimed the Midwest Division Championship and National Championship in D Modified. Burger won B Modified at the Eastern States Championship and was the Great Lakes Division and National Champion in BM.All three drivers will receive a personal Solo Triad Trophy and commemorative vest, plus their names engraved on a perpetual Solo Triad Trophy. Each also received a free entry into the 2010 Tire Rack 51°µÍø Solo National Championships and will be entered in a drawing to win a lifetime 51°µÍø membership. The drawing will take place during the Solo/Rally luncheon at the 2010 51°µÍø National Convention.