True incredible hero to be recognized at Texas race

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- The campaign to recognize incredible people in 2009 continues as the Nationwide Series heads to the Lone Star State this weekend. The America's Incredible Pizza Co. will honor Del Wolfgramm for his selfless and heroic effort to save a man's life from a burning car.

It was a Monday evening when two airline workers left Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around the same time. In an instant both men's lives would change as the vehicle driven by Mike Robinson lost control and immediately erupted into flames. Del Wolfgramm witnessed the horrifying incident first hand and quickly leapt into action to save the man's life.

"I saw the car lose control," Wolfgramm said. "I saw the headlights kind of jumping up and down. I ran up and banged on the window and he was unconscious."

Robinson was groggy but remembers being trapped with his car on fire. "I looked up and I saw flames," he said. "That's all I remember. It just went vroom."

Wolfgramm didn't think twice as he forced the driver's side door open and pulled the stranger to safety.

Robinson left the accident with only minor injuries and he is truly grateful beyond words for Delgramm's heroism.

"In my eyesight, he is a hero," Robinson said. "He's my hero, and I thank him! I thank him with my life!"

The Texas Incredible Hero unfortunately will not be able to attend the O'Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend due to prior commitments. The America's Incredible Pizza Co. and CJM Racing will be sending the fifth hero of the season a plaque in his honor along with some goody items from the race team.

"This new campaign has been a great success," said Rick Barsness, CEO of America's Incredible Pizza Co. "The opportunity to thank these people and help them get their stories out there has been a remarkable experience. There are so many selfless and wonderful people out there."

The Incredible Heroes campaign will run throughout the 2009 Nationwide Series season. If you know of an Incredible Hero and would like to nominate him or her please e-mail: heroes@incrediblepizza.com for consideration or click here.