Eldora Speedway | 13929
St Route 118 | New Weston | OH | 45348
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ELDORA
HONORS CHAMPIONS AT ANNUAL BANQUET
Rossburg, OH (Jan. 26) – Going into Eldora Speedway’s
recent (January 23) Awards Celebration, the championship
honors for each division had been documented and were common
knowledge; however, the annual specialty awards remained
anonymous until announced before the packed Eldora Ballroom
audience.
Track owner, and two-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart
was on hand to celebrate the championship titles earned
by Chad Ruhlman (Late Models), Jason Wheatley (Modified)
and Mike Dirksen (Stock Car), and distributed the unique
awards as they were revealed.
Considered to be the most prestigious honor bestowed upon
an Eldora Speedway enthusiast, the annual Sportsman of the
Year award was presented to long-time car owner Mike Lawrence.
Capturing the Rookie of the Year honors were Jon Henry (Late
Model), Brian Post (Modified) and Kyle Brandewie (Stock
Car), while Ryan VanderVeen (Late Model), Jeff Babcock (Modified)
and Jason Kinney were honored as the Most Improved Drivers.
Recognized for their Hard Luck throughout the year were
Scott James (Late Model), Mike Chrisman (Modified) and Jamie
Heiser (Stock Car), with the Best Appearing Car & Crew
awards being distributed to Jeep VanWormer (Late Model),
Scott Orr (Modified) and Jeff Koz (Stock Car).
Mary Lou McGinnis was recognized as the Fan of the Year,
while Jennifer Halcomb graciously accepted the Woman of
the Year plaque. Accepting the Mechanic of the Year was
Junior Nolan for his efforts in producing a consistently
top notch Modified ride for Jacob Hawkins. The Car Owner
of the Year accolades were presented to Al Woodard.
Eldora’s Larry Kemp announced that the track will
swing open with a tune-and-test session on Saturday, March
27, followed by a USAC Sprint Car doubleheader weekend –
April 2 & 3. He advised the complete schedule has been
posted on the track’s website – www.eldoraspeedway.com.
