09/28/2026
Pan American Sound, which is owned and operated by Butch's daughter Lesley and her husband Michael, established an award in 2025 to be given each year at The Butch Coffey Classic. Aptly named "The Butch Award" it will be given annually to a team that embodies some of Butch's best characteristics. This year's winner was presented a framed certificate and a cash award. Lesley & Michael spent time walking around the pits observing the teams over the two days of the event and made their selection based on their observations.
Shelby McLaughlin and her team were selected as the second recipient of The Butch Award. When asked about their selection Lesley stated “The McLaughlin family totally embodies the spirit of The Butch Award in a super positive way. The joy that they have for racing and for each other is inspiring as well as their work ethic, ability to battle problems and support of other racers….such a great racing family!”
2025 Lukas Kostic
2026 Shelby McLaughlin
Congratulations to Shelby, the driver of the 7, and her team. Thank you for making the trip year after year to The ROCK for the Butch Coffey Classic. We look forward to seeing you again next year!