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BANQUET AWARDS - 1992 to Present |
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January 18, 1992 (‘91 season)
Buffalo Sheraton Inn - Cheektowaga, NY
Guest speaker: Benny Parsons
Driver of Year - Pete Bicknell (dirt), (Tie) Charlie Rudolph & Charlie Hoddick (asphalt) Achievement - Ron Smoker (d), John and Joe Barber (a) Most Improved - Don Anderson (d), Jon Price (a) Rookie of the Year - George Sider (d), Scott Reece (a) Sportsmanship - Ross Holmes Mechanical - Jim Rudolph Woman in Racing - Tammy Willard Promotional - Al and Edith Wagner Perseverance - George Skora Jr. Media - Chuck Howard (WIVB-TV) Hammond Dedication - Clark Rice Contribution Awards - Mike Armbrust, Ken Wendt, Dave Wopperer Special Recognitions - none
Hall of Fame inductees - John Casey, Gil Cramer,
Dick Flaig, Roger Treichler
January 23, 1993 (‘92 season) Hyatt Regency Hotel - Buffalo, NY
Guest speaker: Bob Jenkins
Driver of Year - Ray Bliss Jr. (d), Rick Wylie (a) Achievement - Ron Smoker (d), John Murrett (a) Most Improved - George Sider (d), Herschel Twoguns (a) Rookie of the Year - Ed Carley (d), Tim Weaver (a) Sportsmanship - (Tie) Rich Newton and Wayne Bukowski Mechanical - none Woman in Racing - Robyn Smoker Promotional - Paul Mecca Perseverance - Mike Fiebelkorn Sr. Media - Rich Warden Hammond Dedication - Al and Edith Wagner Contribution Awards - Carl Russo, Bob Slippy, Steve Lynch, Superior Lubricants Special Recognition - Dave Laufer
Hall of Fame inductees - Vincent Christiano,
Stan Friesen, Bruce Pikett, Merrill Stearns
January 22, 1994 (‘93 season)
Buffalo Convention Center - Buffalo, NY
Guest speaker: Ken Squier
Driver of Year - Mike Woodring (d), Keith Dempster (a) Achievement - Tom Long (d), Tim Weaver (a) Most Improved - Craig Lane (d), Ron Nurmi (a) Rookie of the Year - Scott Kerwin (d), Jeff Brown Sr. (a) Sportsmanship - (Tie) Duane Detschner and Eldon King Jr. Mechanical - Don Metz Woman in Racing - Bev Zywiczynski Promotional - Al and Betty Graham Perseverance - Mike Vargo Media - John Bisci Hammond Dedication - John Casey Contribution Awards - Don Kurdziel, Ace and Carol Simpson, Ken Sickau, Bill Markle, Jim Mazur Special Recognition - John Spors Hall of Fame inductees - Eddie Anchor, Gene Blair, Ken Hangauer Jr., Ray Stevens January 21, 1995 (‘94 season)
Guest speaker: Dr. Jerry Punch
Driver of Year - Don Martin (d), Tim Weaver (a) Achievement - Jim Mazur (d), John Julicher (a) Most Improved - Jamie Turner (d), Duane Delamarter (a) Rookie of the Year - Robbie Krull (d), Tom Reese Jr. (a) Sportsmanship - Bob Weber Mechanical - Carbone Racing Team Woman in Racing - Amy Montgomery Promotional - Trish & Yvonne Friesen Perseverance - Ken Townsend Media - Ford Eberstein Hammond Dedication - Art James Contribution Awards - Pit Stop Bar & Grill, Rucker Lumber, Dick Carberry, Jim Ling Special Recognition - The Barber Family
Hall of Fame inductees - Ron Bennett, Kenny
Meahl, Davey Moore, Bill Rexford
January 20, 1996 (‘95 season)
Guest speaker: Buddy Baker
Driver of Year - Bill Willard (d), Dan Koonmen (a) Achievement - Harry Sittler (d), Karl Hehr (a) Most Improved - Kelly Green (d), Marty Kling (a) Rookie of the Year - Don Martin (d), Chuck Hossfeld (a) Sportsmanship - Dan Mason Mechanical - Art Alix Woman in Racing - Kelly Braggman Promotional - Dan Hoffman and Larry Watson Perseverance - Ross Holmes Media - Erik Thomas Hammond Dedication - (Tie) Fred Rounds & Rich Warden Contribution Awards - Hank Dylong, Jim Mazur, Ed Seifert, Bill Thornton, Kenworth Trucks Special Recognitions - Carl Nagle, Jerry Arcangel, Bill Papke
Hall of Fame inductees - Kenny Dadswell,
Gary Iulg, Clark Rice, Jim Rudolph
January, 1997 (‘96 season) Driver of Year - Joe Plazek (d), Mark Sammut (a) Achievement - Mike Woodring (d), Bob Straus (a) Most Improved - Chad Brachmann (d), Tom Richards (a) Rookie of the Year - Scott Holcomb (d), Mike Henley (a) Sportsmanship - Paul Faleski Mechanical - Larry Dominesey Woman in Racing - Eileen Czarnecki Promotional - Ron Bennett Perseverance - Dick Blake Media - Paul Peck: WIVB-TV
Hammond Dedication - Sharon DuClon
Contribution Awards - Bruce Roll, John and Emily Casey, Certo Brothers, Hutchins Automotive Special Recognition - Jason Harper
Hall of Fame inductees - Art Clark, Al
Hoddick, Bob Slack, Ron Wylie
January 31, 1998 (‘97 season)
Hearthstone Manor - Depew, NY
Guest speaker: Harry Gant
Driver of Year - Alan Johnson (d), Rick Wylie (a) Achievement - Ed Carley (d), Chuck Hossfeld (a) Dirt/Asphalt Combined Achievement - Todd Burley Most Improved - Brian Halliwell (d), Tim DiPasquale (a) Rookie of the Year - Jeff Root (d), Sam Fullone (a) Sportsmanship - Mike Vreeland Mechanical - Bill Campbell Woman in Racing - Linda Pratt Promotional - Tom Taber Perseverance - Sherri Hogan Media - Joe Skotnicki Hammond Dedication - Betty Graham Contribution Awards - Gordie Wilson, Art Hill, Holmes Jeep-Eagle, Snyder Industries Special Recognitions - John Casey, Fullone Racing Team
Hall of Fame inductees - none on occasion of
FOAR SCORE's 50th anniversary celebration for the past living
inductees
January 30, 1999 (‘98 season)
Hearthstone Manor - Depew, NY
Guest speaker: Dr. Dick Berggren
Driver of Year - Mike Woodring (d), Keith Dempster (a) Achievement - (Tie) Ron Smoker and Ed Ortiz (d), Todd Burley (a) Most Improved - Rich Vinson (d), Don Staubitz Jr. (a) Rookie of the Year - Greg Oakes (d), Dave Russell (a) Sportsmanship - Mike Catalano Mechanical - Brian Urban Woman in Racing - Nancy Bicknell Promotional - Tim Bender Perseverance - Dave London Media - Tana Robinson Hammond Dedication - The Veach Family Contribution Awards - Peter Tasca, Jody Herriven, Merrittville Social Club Special Recognition - Dick Carberry Hall of Fame inductees - Ken Cassel, Fred Rounds, Jim Smoker (Smolinski), Brock Yates January 29, 2000 (‘99 season)
Heartstone Manor - Depew, NY
Scheduled Guest speaker: Kyle Petty - unable to
travel with weather conditions
Driver of Year - Ron Smoker (d), Chuck Hossfeld (a) Achievement - (Tie) Randy Hall & Chad Brachmann (d), John Julicher (a) Most Improved - Tom Walker (d), David Reese (a) Rookie of the Year - Kris Dow (d), Todd Hoddick (a) Sportsmanship - Mark Pennell Mechanical - Trey Hoddick Woman in Racing - Lori Mislin Promotional - The Majchrzak Family Perseverance - Freedom Raceway Supporters Media - The Buffalo News Hammond Dedication - Rich Deney Contribution Awards - Martin Family Dealerships, WLVL-AM, Kendall Motor Oil, Empire Sports Network Special Recognitions - Schulz Brothers (Dave, Mark, Dan), Gordon Becker President’s Award - Mike Seiver Hall of Fame inductees - Don Biederman, Cam Gagliardi, Doug Hewitt, Ed Otto
February 3, 2001 (‘00 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Guest speaker: Larry McReynolds
Driver of Year - Danny Johnson (d), John Julicher (a) Achievement - Pete Bicknell (d), Andy Mackereth (a) Most Improved - Roger Chrysler (d), Tom McGrath (a) Rookie of the Year - Stewart Friesen (d), Troy Williams (a) Sportsmanship - Brandon Metz Mechanical - Tom Porebski Woman in Racing - Tana Robinson Promotional - Brad Lichty and Garry Evans Perseverance - Todd Burley Media - Tim Packman Hammond Dedication - Bill and Judy Schryver Contribution Awards - Jeff Bishop, Decker Family/Bar-Chel, WXRL-AM, Rick Mooney Special Recognitions - Kate Beck, Jipp Ortiz, Bob Boyle, Kathy Rogers President’s Award - Paul Faleski Hall of Fame inductees - Gene DeWitt, Junior Hanley, Bill Torrisi January 19, 2002 (‘01 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Guest speaker: none
Driver of Year - Jason Boyle (d), Vern Bliss (a) Achievement - (Tie) Chad Brachmann & Phil Vigneri (d), Dave Wollaber (a) Most Improved - Randy Chrysler (d), Shawn Dunning (a) Rookie of the Year - Tom Kemp (d), Bill Allen Jr. (a) Sportsmanship - Mike Woodring Mechanical - Glenn Waldron Woman in Racing - Edith Wagner Promotional - Charlesworth Family Perseverance - Steve Lewis Media - Dave Sully Hammond Dedication - Pete Loretto Contribution Awards - Bill Colton Jr., Loren Fish, Akos Sule, Ransomville Fire Department Special Recognitions - Ken and Cindy Lorenz, Gary Montgomery, Doug Ricotta President’s Award - Rick Mooney
Hall of Fame inductees - Tony Jankowiak, Bruce
Putney, Earl Ross,
Alfred "Pee Wee" Southcott February 1, 2003 (‘02 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Guest speaker: Monte Dutton
Driver of Year - Randy Chrysler (d), Chuck Hossfeld (a) Achievement - (Tie) Rob Pietz and Brian Sage (d), Karl Hehr (a) Most Improved - Jeff McGinnis (d), Jim Offhaus (a) Rookie of the Year - Chad Brachmann (d), T.J. Johnson (a) Sportsmanship - Vern Bliss & Bliss Brothers Racing Mechanical - Bradley Julicher Woman in Racing - Erin Crocker Promotional - Gary Montgomery Perseverance - Richard Thomas Media - WSPQ-AM Race Track Radio Show Hammond Dedication - Fran Bushardt Contribution Awards - Gordie Wilson, Mark Southcott Special Recognitions - Dave Schulz, Vic Coffey, Rick Hoctor, Bobby and Wayne Baker President’s 50 Year Recognition - Art Clark & Bill Torrisi Hall of Fame inductees - Roy Campbell, Dan Knoll, Harold Sonnenburg, Al Wagner
January 31, 2004 (‘03 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Guest speaker: Lyn St. James
Driver of Year - Scott George (d), Todd Hoddick (a) Achievement - Larry Lampman Jr. (d), Dave Wollaber (a) Most Improved - Dave Just (d), George Skora III (a) Rookie of the Year - Stewart Friesen (d), Kyle Sharpe (a) Sportsmanship - John Koeppen (d) Mechanical - Bill Eschborn Woman in Racing - Kristen Woodring Promotional - The Bicknell and Williamson Families Perseverance - The Majchrzak Family Media - (Tie) Sports & Leisure Magazine and John D’Onofrio (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal) Hammond Dedication - Don Packman Contribution Awards - Jerry Bauer, Andy Gerovac, Hart Hotels, Peter and Linda Tasca, Tim Packman Special Recognitions - Ford Easton, Erin Crocker, Jeff and Ann Madill President’s Award - Barb Kolb
Hall of Fame inductees - Harold "Gail"
Barber, Alex Friesen, Al Keller, Mike Zajac
January 29, 2005 (‘04 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Guest speaker: Mark "Bones" Bourcier
Driver of Year - Pete Bicknell (d), Dave Wollaber (a) Achievement - Greg Oakes (d), (Tie) Shawn Dunning & Tom McGrath (a) Most Improved - Kyle Inman (d), Scott Wylie (a) Rookie of the Year - Jon Rivers (d), Mike Scott (a) Sportsmanship - John Gast Jr. Mechanical - Pete Bicknell and Randy Williamson Woman in Racing - Patti Pruitt Promotional - Jim Majchrzak, Chris Zacharias and Doug Yeo (SST) Perseverance - Jeff Brown Racing Team Media - Keith McShea (Buffalo News) Hammond Dedication - Harry Macy Contribution Awards - Bob Cordova, Dave DeLange, Dave Hawk, Father Norb Obsoletes, Mark Southcott Special Recognitions - Erin Crocker, Paul Graff, Jeff McGinnis, Mike Janis, Fred Hahn President’s Award - Roger McCabe Hall of Fame inductees - Don McGinnis, Charlie Rudolph, Bob Sund, Pete Tingue January 21, 2006 (‘05 season) Hearthstone Manor - Depew, NY
Guest speaker: Ron Fellows
Driver of Year - Pete Stefanski (d), Mark Bliss (a) Achievement - Andy Michael (d), Todd Hoddick (a) Most Improved - Sam Crogan (d), T.J. Johnson (a) Rookie of the Year - Scott George (d), Erick Rudolph (a) Sportsmanship - DeLange Racing Team Mechanical - Dave Urbanski Woman in Racing - Karen Hoffman Promotional - Pete & Linda Cosco Perseverance - Dick Kluth Media - (Tie) John Steckley (St. Catherine’s Standard), Adam Ross and Clinton Geoffery Hammond Dedication - Vince Christiano Sr. Contribution Awards - Jeff Anstett, Dan Hall, Denny Martin, Bobcat of Buffalo Special Recognitions - Bryan Howland, Cody Geldart, Billy Ray and Patti Pruitt, Tyler Walker President’s Award - Dorothy Hunter, Rick Mooney Hall of Fame inductees - Miles "Whitey" Gorsuch, Jerry Gradl, Roy Graham, Dick Hurd, Eddie Lenz, Larry Marx, Reginald "Speed" McFee January 27, 2007 (‘06 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Driver of the Year - Randy Hall (d), Mark Bliss
(a)
Hall of Fame inductees - Ron Baker, William
"Bill" Colton, Lloyd Moore, Lee Osborne
January 26, 2008 (‘07 season)
Classics V Banquet Hall - Amherst, NY
Driver of the Year: Rich Michael Jr. (d), Will Thomas (a) Achievement - Paul Klager, Jeff McGinnis (d); Mike Fiebelkorn Jr., Tony Hanbury (a) Most Improved - Chad Chevalier, Justin Tatlow (d); Andy Jankowiak (a) Rookie of the Year - Ryan Susice (d), Jeff Price (a) Sportsmanship - Neil Hopkins Mechanical - Jack Dudkiewicz Woman in Racing - Erica Bicknell Promotional - The Barber Family/Bliss International Speedway Perseverance - Carl “Dill” Ballinger Media - Mike Paz Hammond Dedication - Hal Lawrence Contribution Awards - Phyllis and Barry Decker, Theil Motorsports Special Recognitions: Erick Rudolph, Mark Southcott, Wayne and Cheryl Turnbull Families in Racing - The Pangrazios, The Wylies President’s Award - Robbie Robinson Hall of Fame inductees - Pete Bicknell, Harry Dean Layfield, Ron Martin (Miserantino), Ron Williams, Rick Wylie January 24, 2009 (‘08 season)
Elks Club - Lancaster, NY
Driver of the Year - Dave DuBois (d), Erick Rudolph (a) Achievement - Erick Rudolph (d), Todd Hoddick (a) Most Improved - Mike Martin (d), George Skora III (a) Rookie of the Year - Tom Flannigan (d), Andy Jankowiak (a) Sportsmanship - Rick Kluth Mechanical - Vince Christiano Sr. Woman in Racing - Mae Urban Promotional - WEDG-FM 103.3/Shredd and Regan Perseverance - Karl Hehr Media - Louie Ensworth Hammond Dedication - Bill Torrisi Contribution Awards - Sandy Boczar, Lori Overdorf Special Recognitions - Pete Bicknell, Joe Evans, James Michael Friesen Families in Racing - The Barbers, The Friesens President’s Award - not awarded Hall of Fame inductees - John Julicher, Don Turner, Ray Turner, Jack Veach January 30, 2010 (‘09 season)
Elks Club - Lancaster, NY
Driver of the Year - Ryan Susice (d), Amy
Catalano (a)
Achievement - TIE: Pete Stefanski, Kevin Aube (d), Billy Putney (a) Most Improved - Tom Kemp (d), Tim Welshans (a) Rookie of the Year - Mat Williamson (d), Patrick Emerling (a) Sportsmanship - Terry Zacharias Racing Team Mechanical Achievement - Debbie Drennan and Sue Lewis: The "Kluth Girls" Woman in Racing - Laura Schroeder Promotional - Pete Cosco: Humberstone Speedway Perseverance - Kirk Sherwood Media - Eric Zwirlein: Gater Racing Photo News columnist Hammond Dedication - Kenny Hangauer, Jr. Contribution Awards - none
President's Award - not awarded
Special Recognition - The Bennett Family: owning and operating Holland for 50 consecutive seasons Families in Racing - The Newtons, The Willards, The Fleetwoods Hall of Fame inductees - Norm Demler, Sege Fidanza, Dick McCrossan, Brian Stevens, Don and Marilyn Toal
~~~ Street Stock champion Andy Michael and
Casey's T.Q. Midget Series champion Justin Mapes and his car owner
Gordon Steffan received special honors as well.~~~
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