NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series


The NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series was a regional NASCAR stock car racing series first codified in 1985. The series, along with its three other series in its division, folded in 2006. Unlike the NASCAR national series, drivers competed in light-weight late model race cars. The series sanctioned races in Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

List of champions

The following drivers won the Northwest Series championship between the series' creation in 1985 and its termination in 2006.
YearChampionMost Popular DriverRookie of the Year
1985Garrett Evans
1986Ron EatonTobey Butler
1987Tobey ButlerJerry Bowers
1988Ron RatonPerry Chappelle
1989Garrett EvansPete Nash
1990John DillonHershel McGriff Jr.
1991Monte EnglishMike Ramsey
1992Dirk StephensKevin Quesnell
1993Kirk RogersDan PressTom Sweatman
1994Garrett EvansErnie CopeChris Cunningham
1995Ron EatonRon EatonRoger Habich
1996Kelly TannerGarrett EvansMarc Groskreutz
1997Kelly TannerGreg BiffleJeff Bird
1998Gary LewisKenny RichWilbur Bruce
1999Pete HardingWilbur BruceJoe Benedetti
2000Garrett EvansGarrett EvansGaylon Stewart
2001Kevin HamlinKevin HamlinJohn Bender
2002Kevin HamlinJoe BenedettiKelly Mann
2003Jeff JeffersonKevin HamlinJason Jefferson
2004Jeff JeffersonGarrett EvansTravis Bennett
2005Jeff JeffersonJeff JeffersonJeff Barkshire
2006Gary LewisGarrett EvansShane Mitchell