A big thanks to all who came out and supported our club with safe and social distancing for all concern. Thanks for the staff at Dooley’s Tavern in Shelby for having us and working to make our meeting a safe and secure one. Our first guest speaker for the night was Andrew Bogusz 2019 Rookie Junior Racer of the Year Award winner who let us know how his 2020 racing season went after getting a late start because of the COVID restrictions. Andrew also had his car on display. Then Matt Hoonhout owner & promotor of the Silver Bullet Speedway informed all on how they have one of their best years because on the COVID restrictions closing most all of the entertainment in the thumb area of Michigan. Matt said when he could open his facility about six weeks late many new fans came in and with hopes they will return next season. He also told us of all the new changes coming for the speedway in 2021 and hopes his fan and car counts continue to grow. We also, want to thank Eddie Sachs Racing along with Fast Time Motorsports for the donation of food & soft drinks for our members and setting up our meeting at Dooley’s for the evening. We had Larry LaMay being there and donating one of his autographed second edition racing books as our inhouse raffle prize and the winner was Matt Hoonhout. Our annual raffle prize winners were drawn with the winners being for 1ST Prize Dick Lee of Grand Rapids, MI, & 2nd Prize to Betty Sokol of Venice, Fl. And 3rd Prize going to Emily Wiggins of Shepherd, MI. Congratulations to all our winners and many thanks to all who supported our club with the sales and purchase of annual fund-raiser raffle tickets. Once again to Moran & Moran Automotive Group and Versalift Midwest we greatly appreciate all your continued support! Then our 50/50 winner Eric Fitzpatrick donated his winnings back to the club to help support the 2021 Children’s Christmas Party. Thanks Eric! Thanks to Barb Gullett & Lisa Michon for helping with serving the food during the meeting.(Photo Top Left: Andrew Bogusz) (Photo Top Right: Matt Hoonhout) ( Photo Bottom: Club Members enjoying the evening)
Daily Archives: October 18, 2020
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To All MARFC Members and Race Fans: We have some very disappointing news but since we here at MARFC have decided that we cannot for certain, ensure a safe and healthy environment for all that would attend our 2020 Annual Children’s Christmas Party to be held on December 6th 2020 we regrettably and unfortunately have CANCELLED. Due to the restrictions by the local health agencies and the state that have been placed upon the hall we are using we feel that this is in the best interest and safety for all. Knowing things are looking a little better now but, we feel that it could possibly make a second lap or two before this is all said and done. We know the children will miss it very much but rest assured, we have already rescheduled this event for next December. For those who helped with donations we are incredibly grateful and have set all those donations aside to make next year’s party even better. Thank You for your understanding and sorry again to all the children!
Again, another sad announcement! Our 55 TH ANNUAL MARFC AWARDS & DINNER DANCE BANQUET set for SATURDAY JANUARY 16, 2021 unfortunately has been CANCELLED! With most of the racing in the state of Michigan cancelled all season and only a few tracks being able to run a partial season with additionally only a few of them electing to run for points and championships we find that in the face of all the restrictions imposed upon public venues it is not in the best interest for all concerned to move forward with a Banquet in January 2021. We here at MARFC take pride when it comes to our banquet and feel this is best for us as we will return in January 2022 to host the best racing awards banquet in the state.
We are currently working on how to honor all those 2020 champions that were crowned points champions this past season. So, stay tuned and we will have more information on how that will all work out here soon. Congratulations to all those Champions of 2020 and we will see you all at the races soon.
“God Bless” & Keep Safe! Bill Barnhart MARFC President