Even with the way things were going throughout the world we were able to continue with our 3rd Annual Bowling event at the Capitol Lanes in Owosso, MI. All the bowlers who showed up had a great time. Many thanks to all who donated items and their time to help support this event is priceless. After the meeting we held a short awards ceremony and then held our general meeting. We had two guest speakers first was Dale Spencer a racer from the Owosso Speedway who helps with the Racers for Miracles foundation to help children who have cancer issues. Then Bud Gray who now owns and promotes the new Midwest Modified Tour talked about the special races set up for the 2020 season. Bowling Tournament awards winners were: Men’s High Score: Dan Stewart, Women’s High Score: Susan Lightner, Team High Score: Dan Stewart & Chuck Washburn Sr., The Greg Yost Never Give Up Award went to Cheyanne Darling and the Chris Throgmartin Spirt Award was given to I-96 Speedway promoter Jeff Dice. A special couple of raffles winners were Junior Gokee and Dan Stewart who received and MARFC Bag and a Speedway Gas Gift Card. A Very Big Thanks to Chuck Darling and his crew for all the hard working setting up the great event to support our MARFC/Randall Ginter Benevolent Fund and the American Heart Association.(Photo TopBack:Dan Gokee & Chuck Washburn Sr. Bottom Row: Susan Lightner, Cheyanne Darling, Chuck Darling, Sean Sprague, Dan Stewart) (Photo Bottom Left: Bud Gray) (Phot
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We have to give a big thanks to Jimmy & Barb Gullett for inviting us to their Gullett Racing Shop in Armada, Michigan. With nearly 30 folks on hand it was a fantastic meeting. First speaker was Rob Michon to talk a little about our April meeting the Kylie Watz told us of how she got stated in racing and hopes to repeat her championship again in 2020. She will be racing her Mini Wedge at both Crystal Motor and Tri-City Motor Speedways in 2020. Then Keegan Sobilo Over All & Young Guns Champion Great Lakes Super Mini Cup Series was on hand to tell us about how he got started racing and the afternoon of our meeting his new ride in the JR. CRA Late Model car was on display at the Autorama Show at Cobo Hall and is looking forward to the 2020 season. Then Jimmy Tucker updated us on his crew chief duties this year so far and what is on tap for the rest of the season and is working on his own CRA Late Model car to drive during the 2020 season also. Again, thanks so much to Jimmy & Barbara for providing lunch and snacks for all who attended. Our 50/50 raffle was won by Gene Hurd and he graciously donated it back to the club for the children’s Christmas party later this year.(Photo Top: Left:Kylie Watz Right: Rob Michon) ( Top Below: Left: Keegan Sobilo Center: Jimmy Tucker) (Photo Bottom: MARFC Members at Gullett Racing)
Mother Nature tried her best to upset our Annual Awards Banquet, but we moved forward and still have a great turn out of fans & champions on hand for the evening’s festivities. Surprise award at the last minute was given out by Eddie Sachs Jr. and to help with the presentation Ken Schrader. The new award was called the MARFC Junior Motorsports Driver of the Year and was given to third generation driver Andrew Bogusz. Then Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame President Dave DeHem presented Scott Schultz with the Lifetime Dedication Award for 2019 as Scott was unable to be at the MMSHoF Banquet back in November. Special Thanks go out to all the folks who assisted in the setup, take down and during the banquet. Bill & Linda Walters, Chuck Horan, Rob & Lisa Michon, Al & Kyle Peltier, John Jackson, Eric & Kimille Fitzpatrick, Laura Tucker, Dennis Whisman Sr. & Dennis Whisman Jr. Even more thanks go to Paul Anton & Rand Thompson for all the photo’s taken at this great event. Also, thanks to Rob Michon for the video assistance and Lisa Michon for her help at the auction table. (Photo Left: Laura Tucker for Lane Automotive & President Bill Barnhart) (Photo Right: Bill Barnhart, Ken Schrader & Eddie Sachs Jr.)