38th Annual MARFC Awards Banquet
January
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President’s Award
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MARFC President, Bill Barnhart, (l) presents the President’s award to Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) President, (r) Ron Drager accepting the award for Mildred Marcum, wife of ARCA founder, John Marcum.
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Eddie Sachs Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
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MARFC President, Bill Barnhart, (l) presents Eddie Sachs Lifetime Achievement Award to Bob Keselowski (m) with son of the Award’s namesake, Eddie Sachs Jr. (r).
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ARCA Series
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates ARCA Series Champions (l to r), Ron Drager, representing Frank Kimmell-ARCA Re/Max Series, Chad Guinn-Lincoln Welders Truck Series, Dave Kuhlman-Late Model Gold Cup Series, and Dennis Strickland-Flat Rock and Toledo Late Model Overall Champion.
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Auto City Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Auto City Speedway Champions (l to r), Donny Matteson-Thunder Truck, Joe Hodgeson Jr.,-Factory Stock, Buck Harsen-Modified, and Ken O’Conner- Late Model.
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Butler Motor Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Butler Motor Speedway Champions (l to r), Ken Mackey-Sprint Car, and Terry Stroufe-Late Model.
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Crystal Motor Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Crystal Motor Speedway Hobby Stock Champion, Larry Carman.
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Dixie Motor Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Dixie Motor Speedway Champions (l to r), Matt Szecsodi-Modified, Chad Bennett-Late Model, and Don Riley-Factory Stock.
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Flat Rock Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Flat Rock Speedway Champions (l to r), Joel Kiger-Street Stock C Main, Ed Hindall-Street Stock B Main, Brian Norton-Street Stock A Main, and Stan Yee Jr.-Late Model.
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Kalamazoo Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Kalamazoo Speedway Super Late Model Champion, Andy Bozell,
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Kinross Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Kinross Speedway 4 Cylinder Champion, Jared Nightlinger.
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Merritt Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Merritt Speedway Champions (l to r), Justin McNeill-Street Stock, and Ronnie Hill-Pro Truck.
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Michigan Modified Association
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President (l) congratulates Michigan Modified Association Asphalt Champion, Bud Perry (r).
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Michigan Legends Series
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Michigan Legends Series Champions (l to r), Ryan Meldrum-Rookie of the Year, John Turnbull for Shaun Jennison-Series Pro, Bill Simmons-Masters, and Mike Satkowiak-Series.
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Mt. Pleasant Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President (l) congratulates Mt. Pleasant Speedway Mini Stock Champion, Cherie Murray (r).
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Owosso Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Owosso Speedway Champions (l to r), Dan Krzywosinski-Super Late Model, and Robert Loomis-Street Stock.
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S.O.D. Sprint Series
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates S.O.D Sprint Series Champion, Dustin Daggett.
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Spartan Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Spartan Speedway Champions (l to r), Lonny Hill-Figure 8, Kenny Clark-Pony Stock, Ben Hidy-Street Stock, Bud Perry-MMA Modified, and Jack Landis-Late Model.
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Toledo Speedway
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates Toledo Speedway Champions (l to r), Jeremy Miller-Figure 8 and Overall Figure 8, Randy Cronenwett Jr.-Factory Stock, Howard Kelley Jr.-Sportsman, and Brian Keselowski-Late Model.
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U.S. Pro Series
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President congratulates U.S. Pro Series Champion, Mark Kortz.
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Quarter Midget Champs
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Larry Iacoboni, MARFC Vice-President, congratulates Quarter Midget Champs (in no particular order) Adam Wilsdon-Tri-City Jr. Honda & Jr. Stock, Brandon Johnson-Tri-City Sr. Honda, Haley Barnett-Tri-City Heavy Honda, Nicholas Grodi-Tri-City Sr. Stock, Eric Fountain-Tri-City Heavy 160, and Allen Jones-Tri-City Half.
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Promoter of the Year
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Joe DeWitt of Auto City Speedway (l) with MARFC President, Bill Barnhart (r).
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Mechanic of the Year
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The mechanic of the year was tied between Mark Satkowiak (above, l) and Don Lane, represented by Brian Norton (below, r). Presenting the awards is MARFC President, Bill Barnhart.
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Fan of the Year
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Doug Jakeway (l) with MARFC President, Bill Barnhart (r).
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Appreciation Awards
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Eddie Sachs (l) with MARFC President, Bill Barnhart (r).
Kyle Peltier (l) and Jimmy Tucker (r) with MARFC President, Bill Barnhart (m).
Rob and Lisa Michon (l & m) with MARFC President, Bill Barnhart (r).
Bill Stone (l) with MARFC President, Bill Barnhart (r).
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Michigan Speedway Promoters Association
Promoter of the Year
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MSPA President, Ron Drager (r), congratulates Ed VanDuinen of Merritt Speedway (l).
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Michigan Racing Scene
Driver of the Year
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Michigan Racing Scene publisher, Terry Fitzwater (l) congratulates the Michigan Racing Scene Driver of the Year award to Super Late Model driver, Andy Bozell (m), with trophy designer and builder, Warren Manning (r).
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As a surprise, Warren Maning (r), presented Terry Fitzwater (l) with the Michigan Speedway Scene Driver of the Year eternal trophy for his office.
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Special Thanks
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Special thanks to those that put their race vehicles on display for us to enjoy.
Jay Woolworth-Auto City Speedway
Chad Guinn-ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series
Nicholas Grodi-Quarter Midget
Brandon Johnson-Quarter Midget
Kenny Clark-Spartan Speedway
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Congratulations
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Congratulations to this unknown race fan who won a Simpson racing helmet donated by Michigan International Speedway. The helmet was autographed by 15 NASCAR drivers including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Dale Jarrett, and Jeff Gordon.
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