@FlamSpeedway “A good time was had by all.” That was the general consensus after the 2014 Flamboro Speedway banquet, held at the Waterdown Legion January 30th. A large crowd was on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2014 racing season and the third annual Flamboro Stadium & Speedway Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
After a great dinner, I was introduced by Clinton Geoffrey and spoke of the new members to the Hall for 2014, the 19 alumni inducted over the past 2 years and remembered three inaugural inductees that we lost last year; Harvey Lennox, Earl Ross and Ken Stenhouse Sr. I also thanked several people, who without their help the Hall wouldn’t be possible. John, Frank and Frankie Casale, John Karley of Georgetown Printing, my daughter Larissa, Mike Schmidt from London Recreational and all the sponsors of the program as well as all those who voted and purchased a program.
Five of six inductees were in attendance or represented by a family member. For me, these banquets are usually a way to meet some of my heroes. Jim Collison is one I’ve met before but is always great to talk to an a great ambassador of our sport and Flamboro Speedway. Charlie Beck was represented by his wife Georgia. She spoke of how humble Charlie would have been. I’ve known Georgia for several years and is another great ambassador of racing. Meeting Terry Kitchen, Wayne Keeling and Howie Scannell Sr. was a thrill for me, all great gentleman and outstanding racers. Jack Cook’s daughters were unable to attend due to other commitments. Another great success and already looking forward to next year’s class of six new inductees. If you are interested in purchasing a Hall of Fame program for 2014, 2013 or 2012, please check the website, http://www.flamborospeedwayhalloffame.com/
Once the Hall of Fame portion of the banquet was finished, we moved right into the track awards portion of the banquet. Many of the 2014 competitors were on hand. Grisdale Racing once again sponsored Grisdale Triple Crown series for Late Models, the 12th annual series. APC Auto Parts sponsored a six race series for Late Models and Thunder Cars between Flamboro and Delaware Speedway drivers. London Recreational once again sponsored Frostfest and all were represented to congratulate the champions and other competitors with their awards. Perfect Attendance awards, Rookies of the Year, Most Improved, Most Checkered Flags, Best Effort, Best Appearing and Most Sportsmanlike awards were also presented. See the full list below. Great job by Clinton Geoffrey as Master of Ceremonies and Frank Casale for all his hard work producing the trophies and plaques. Also thanks to Derek Smith from Racepulse Photos who took some great pictures that are available on his website, http://www.racepulse.com/
This past Sunday, February 8th, the annual Flamboro Speedway Rules and Registration meeting was held at the Waterdown Legion. A great turnout, looking forward to opening day at the track on April 25th. The annual Swap Meet and practice day is one week earlier on April 18th. Please check the website for all the details, http://www.flamborospeedway.ca/
Awards
APC Series – Flamboro Drivers
Late Model
17 Nick Roth
37 David Elliott
23 Jake Ott
2 Rick Burbridge
83 Dale Shaw
Thunder Car
89 Shawn Chenoweth
76 Shawn Arnott
5 Linda Stenhouse
33 Mike Gilmour
8 Steve Perry
13 Brad Collison
27 Kevin Albers
Grisdale Triple Crown Series for Late Models
23 Jake Ott
89 Shawn Chenoweth
74 Al Bowman
58 Paul Dudnick
27 Doug Pokupec
15 Matt Lockwood
17 Nick Roth
56 Robbie Thompson
2 Rick Burbridge
83 Dale Shaw
37 David Elliott
21 Matt Pritiko
Flamboro Memorial Night Champions
Pure Stock 32 Gillian Hils
Mini Stock 71 Russ Aicken
Thunder Car 02 Mark Burbridge
Late Model 37 David Elliott
F-4 Mod 9 Brian Nanticoke
Ontario Mod 95 Robert Warnes
London Recreational Frost Fest Overall Winners Pure Stock
76 Shawn Taylor Mini Stock
35 Andy Kamrath Thunder Car
89 Shawn Chenoweth
Flamboro Championship Point Series
Pure Stock – Ponderosa Nature Resort
61 John Mussleman
3 Andrew Stirling
57 Chris Longthorne
48 Steve DeLeeuw
44 Sam Heiben
70 Danny Shantz
00 Bill Rutherford
07 Michael Kenny/Matt Young
31 Keara Gallant
6 Wayde Thorne
32 Gillian Hils
76 Shawn Taylor
Mini Stock – Klotz Auto Repair
50 Chad Corcoran
42 Rick Robinson
97 Blair Wickett
05 Dave Goodacre
62 Ashley Holmes
5 Ken Stenhouse
03 Jake Gilbert
01 Mark DaSilva
61 Chad Ditner
36 Hudson Nagy
71 Russ Aicken
13 Mike Holmes (tie)
Thunder Cars – Rays Towing
14 Rob Istead
8 Steve Perry
02 Mark Burbridge
31 Kevin Gallant
7 Bobby Mercer
89 Shawn Chenoweth
49 Dave Bailey
5 Linda Stenhouse
33 Mike Gilmour
76 Shawn Arnott
27 Kevin Albers
13 Brad Collison
Late Models – Grisdale Racing Products
61 Brent Wheller
37 David Elliott
74 Al Bowman
17 Nick Roth
2 Rick Burbridge
83 Dale Shaw
Late Model First Half Champion
89 Shawn Chenoweth
Late Model Second Half Champion
37 David Elliott
Perfect Attendance Awards – awarded to the Car Owners with perfect attendance who made all scheduled events in 2014, (Frostfest Not Included). Any owner who’s driver received a full night’s disqualification is not qualified for perfect attendance recognition.
Pure Stocks
6 Wayde Thorne
32 Gillian Hils
76 Shawn Taylor Mini Stocks
01 Mark DaSilva
03 Jake Gilbert
5 Ken Stenhouse
13 Mike Holmes
36 Hudson Nagy
61 Chad Ditner
62 Ashley Holmes
71 Russ Aicken
Thunder Cars
5 Linda Stenhouse
7 Bobby Mercer
13 Brad Collison
27 Kevin Albers
33 Mike Gilmour
76 Shawn Arnott
Late Models
2 Rick Burbridge
83 Dale Shaw
Rookie of the Year
Pure Stock 44 Sam Heiben
Mini Stocks 36 Hudson Nagy
Thunder Cars 49 Dave Bailey
Late Model 2 Rick Burbridge
Most Checkered Flags
Pure Stock 76 Shawn Taylor (including 6 feature wins)
Mini Stocks 13 Mike Holmes (including 14 feature wins)
Thunder Cars 89 Shawn Chenoweth (including 8 feature wins)
Late Models 83 Dale Shaw (including 8 feature wins)
Most improved Driver
Pure Stock 76 Shawn Taylor (8 position gain over 2013)
Mini Stock 61 Chad Ditner (9 position gain over 2013)
Thunder Car 33 Mike Gilmour (8 position gain over 2013)
Late Model 83 Dale Shaw (4 position gain over 2013)
Best Effort Awards
Pure Stocks 31 Keara Gallant
Mini Stocks 36 Hudson Nagy
Thunder Cars 31 Kevin Gallant Late Models
Best Appearing Car Awards
Pure Stocks 32 Gillian Hils
Mini Stocks 36 Hudson Nagy
Thunder Cars 5 Linda Stenhouse
Late Models 2 Rick Burbridge
Most Sportsmanlike Driver (as voted by the drivers)
Pure Stock 32 Gillian Hils
Mini Stocks 01 Mark DaSilva (3 years in a row)
Thunder Car 49 Dave Bailey
Late Model 2 Rick Burbridge
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