BANQUET NOTES>> $28, 000 in Points & Awards was handed out at the Plan Group Points & Awards Banquet Saturday November 3rd, 2001. Besides the $$$ and the 1st Place Awards for the Champs of the three divisions, here is a summary of the other Awards earned by Sunset drivers...........
YOUR 2001 CHAMPIONS>> The 2001 Track Champions, Thunder Car #74, Mark Zacchigna, Challenger #22, Chris Morrow, and Late Model #07 Todd Campbell. Click thumb for the big picture.

Appreciation Awards
[Awarded to the drivers who helped support and promote sunset during the race season by going out of their way to do car shows on their own time].
Thunder Cars
#3 Ernie Fumerton, #16 Amanda Connolly, #51 Mark Adams, #60 Mike Norris, #74 Mark Zacchigna
Challengers
#1 Vic Parsons, #10 Chris Keen, #12 Jeff McCallum, #22 Chris Morrow, #24 Wally Everingham, #71 Brent Travis
Late Model
#01 Stan Stone, #07 Todd Campbell, #3 Ken Bemrose, #15 John Hitchen, #47 Tom Walters, #60 Mike Rostern, #68 Andy Ingram, #72 Ron Tracey, #104 John Mombourquette
Choko Motorsports Apparel Best Appearing Crew Awards
[Given to the drivers who take the time to have crew uniforms made up and are worn throughout the season].
Thunder Car
#2 Jason Witty - #45 Rob Poole - #51 Mark Adams
Challenger
#10 Chris Keen, #22 Chris Morrow, #24 Wally Everingham, #71 Brent Travis
Late Model
#07 Todd Campbell, #3 Ken Bemrose, #7 Derrick Tiemersma, #30 Jim Molehuis, #47 Tom Walters, #60 Mike Rostern, #68 Andy Ingram, #104 John Mombourquette
The recipients of the Challenger Best Appearing Crew Award: [L-R] #71 Brent Travis, #10 Chris Keen, #22 Chris Morrow and #24 Wally Everingham.
The recipients of the Late Model Best Appearing Crew Award: [L-R] #72 Ron Tracey, #60 Mike Rostern, #47 Tom Walters, #7 Derrick Tiemersma; #3 Ken Bemrose, #07 Todd Campbell, #30 Jim Molenhuis.

A-1 Awards Best Appearing Car Award
[Given to the drivers who keep their cars in presentable shape through out the year].
Thunder Car
#2 Jason Witty - #3 Ernie Fumerton - #10 Rambo - #16 Amanda Connolly - #29 Melissa Long - #42 Richard Holmes - #45 Rob Poole - #51 Mark Adams - #74 Mark Zacchigna - #94 Doug Harvey
Challenger
#10 Chris Keen - #12 Jeff McCallum - #22 Chris Morrow - #24 Wally Everingham - #44 Mark Glionna - #71 Brent Travis
Late Model
#07 Todd Campbell - #3 Ken Bemrose - #4 Ron Farnes - #7 Derrick Tiemersma - #9 Roger Lajeunesse - #30 Jim Molehuis - #47 Tom Walters - #60 Mike Rostern - #104 John Mombourquette
The recipients of the 2001 Thunder Car Best Appearing Car Award: [L-R] #3 Ernie Fumerton, #29 Melissa Long, #45 Rob Poole, #42 Richard Holmes, #16 Amanda Connolly, #2 Jason Witty, #10 Rambo, #74 Mark Zacchigna, #94 Doug Harvey and #51 Mark Adams.
The recipients of the 2001 Challenger Best Appearing Car Award: [L-R] #71 Brent Travis, #44 Mark Glionna, #12 Jeff McCallum, #24 Wally Everingham, (representative of #22 Morrow Boys Racing), and #10 Chris Keen.

The Roy Seyrl Sportsman of the Year
[Awarded to the driver (by vote from fellow drivers) who shows the most sportsman-like attitude throughout the year - This award was re-named after the loss of Roy Seryl, who was one of this sports most sportsman- like drivers].
Thunder Car - #16 Amanda Connolly
Challenger - #22 Chris Morrow
Late Model - #07 Todd Campbell & #3 Ken Bemrose (tie).
The recipients of the Roy Seyrl Sportsman of the Year Award [L-R] Challenger #22 Chris Morrow, Thunder Car #16 Amanda Connolly, Paula and Domenic Lunardo (center-sponsors of the award), Late Models #3 Ken Bemrose and #07 Todd Campbell (tied).

CSC Racing Products Most Checkered Flags of the Year
[This award is presented to the driver who visits victory lane the most without being disqualified].
Thunder Car - #72 Roy Anderson
Challenger - #22 Chris Morrow
Late Model - #7 Derrick Tiemersma & #47 Tom Walters (tie).
Ralph deWinter (left) of CSC Racing Products, presents the award for Most Checkered Flags during the 2001 season to [L-R] Late Models #47 Tom Walters and #7 Derrick Tiemersma (tied), Challenger #22 Chris Morrow and Thunder Car #72 Roy Anderson.

Photo's By Betty Most 2nd Place Finishes
[Presented to the driver who finishes 2nd most often in the season - this award is also presented with $100.00 certificate redemable at CSC racing products].
Thunder Car - #94 Doug Harvey
Challenger - #24 Wally Everingham
Late Model - #07 Todd Campbell
The 2001 award for Most 2nd Place Finishes is presented by Betty Everingham (Photos by Betty) to [L-R] Challenger #24 Wally Everingham, Late Model #07 Todd Campbell and Thunder Car #94 Doug Harvey.

Goodyear Rookie of the Year
[Awarded to the highest finishing rookie in each division in the final points standings]. Sponsored by Competition Tire in Niagra Falls.
Thunder Car - #72 Roy Anderson
Challenger - #71 Brent Travis
Late Model - #30 Jim Molenhuis
Steve Slaughter Jr. (left) presents the 2001 Rookie of the Year Award to [L-R] Late Model #30 Jim Molenhuis, Challenger #71 Brent Travis and Thunder Car #72 Roy Anderson.

Bayside Automotive 2001 Most Improved Driver
[Most improved driver within the 2001 season].
Thunder Car - #36 Chuck Anderson
Challenger - #21 Rob King
Late Model - #30 Jim Molenhuis
The receipients of the Most Improved Driver over the 2001 racing season: [L-R] Thunder Car #36 Chuck Anderson, Challenger #21 Rob King and Late Model #30 Jim Molenhuis.

Action Automotive Most Improved Driver 2000-2001
[Most improved driver from last season to this season (2000-2001)].
Thunder Car - #2 Jason Witty
Challenger - #24 Wally Everingham
Late Model - #72 Ron Tracey
The 2000-2001 Most Improved Driver Award is presented by Steve Slaughter Jr. (left) to Challenger #24 Wally Everingham, Late Model #72 Ron Tracey and Thunder Car #2 Jason Witty.

Fred Pombiere Acknowledged
Another acknowledgement was a thank you picture given to long time tech supervisor Fred Pombiere on behalf of the Sunset Speedway Tech staff.
John Roy (Challenger Tech, left), Stan McNally (Thunder Car/Truck Tech, second from left), Bernie Pombiere (centre, presented with flowers), and Wayne Long (right, Late Model Tech) present Fred Pombiere (second from right) with a Plaque of Appreciation for his dedicated support and help to them, during the 2001 racing season.  Photo By Betty

Additional Awards went to #3 Thunder Car Ernie Fumerton for Hard Luck of the Year. This was from the #94 Thunder Car of Doug Harvey. It was presented to Ernie on Doug's behalf. This award was a Snap-On impact gun with an approximate value of $500.00. Congratulations to all.

 
 
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