Miss Iowa Speedway Finalists Announced
Iowa Speedway
2012 Speedway Queen Will Be Chosen on May 19
NEWTON, IA – May 16 – The three finalists for Miss Iowa Speedway 2012 and the Miss Iowa Speedway Scholarship are Allison Buol, from Marion, IA; Lacey Hamlett, from Cedar Rapids, IA; and Whitney Johnson, from Britt, IA. All three applicants are eligible for the $1,500 scholarship, which may be applied towards any accredited secondary education facility for the school year 2012-2013.
Debb Smith, director of the Iowa Speedway Foundation, says this program provides a direct, positive impact on the futures of all three applicants.
“Post high school education can be very beneficial for all who choose that path, but the requirements are also very rigorous,” says Smith. “We are very proud of the fact, by way of this program, we can help take some of the burden off.”
Judges from this year’s panel included Debb Smith, Iowa Speedway Foundation Director; Linda Bacon, Jasper County Convention and Visitor Board Executive Director; Karen Knight, Sponsor Representative, and Allison Freel, 2011 Miss Iowa Speedway.
About the three finalists, in alphabetical order:
Allison Buol is a native of Marion, IA, and currently a senior at Linn-Mar High School in Marion. Allison plans on attending Drake University to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She is the daughter of Nick and Dawn Buol.
Lacey Hamlett, daughter of Bart and Denise Hamlet, is a native of Cedar Rapids, IA, and currently enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Chiropractic. She plans on attending either Logan College or Palmer College of Chiropractic after finishing her course work at University of Northern Iowa.
Whitney Johnson, daughter of John and Linda Johnson, is a native of Britt, IA, and currently attends Kirkwood Community College. Johnson will be pursuing a degree in marketing and public relations next fall when she transfers to the University of Northern Iowa.
About Iowa Speedway Foundation
The Iowa Speedway Foundation’s purpose is to contribute to and promote charitable, religious and scientific causes. The Iowa Speedway Foundation was established to show our strong commitment to our community and to support those who need it most. This foundation is a great way for Iowa Speedway to give back and show how much we care! Iowa Speedway will use its compassion for racing with its dedication to the people to help make a difference.
