ODLM Drivers Honoured at 2008 Banquet

Participants were also recognized for various awards.

Headlining the night, was Greg Oakes from Franklinville, NY., dubbed Mr. Consistency . Gregs’ smooth driving and consistenly finishing in the top 3, lead him to be the Ontario Dirt Late Model Champion of ’08. Greg earned a $4000 pay, as well as receiving a championship trophy and 1/24 replica model of his #22 dirt car.

Also honoured was Chris Ross of Wallaceburg, Ontario. Chris finished 2^nd in points and received a pay of $2000 for his valiant efforts.. He was also presented a trophy cup, for his Civic Holiday Challenge Event win. Chris rose to the top with the most points accumulated over a two day event held at Merrittville Speedway on August 2 and Humberstone Speedway on August 3.  Over the 4 event season, Chris made the most advancement in his starting positions, to earn him the 2008 Hard Charger Award.

Adam Ferri of Port Colborne placed 3^rd  in the point standings. This is Adams first full year for  competing in a super late model. His share of the point fund was $1700.

Rounding out the remaining point fund money allocation was 4^th , Doug Ricotta of Warsaw, NY ($1400), 5^th , Chad Valone of Warren, PA ($1200) 6^th, Jeff Dayman of Welland, On ($1100) 7^th Adam West, Ridgetown ON ($1000) 8^th Paul Rivait, Tilbury ON ($800) 9^th  Mike Lewis, Wallaceburg On ($700), 10^th Rob Murray, Port Colborne, On ($600) 11^th Jim Dale Jr. Shrewsbury, On ($500) 12^th Jason Haskell, Chatham, On ($400) 14^th Gregg Haskell, Chatham On ($200) 15^th  Rick Baker, Ridgeway On ($100)

Also present were 16^th place finisher Keith Cameron, of Tilbury On and 23^rd finisher Jim Jones of Chatham, ON

All drivers received gift certificates from Keizer Aluminum Wheels and a placement trophy plaque. Driver prizes were randomly drawen and individuals won anything from cases of oil to a dozen custom made hats.

Other individual awards were presented as follows:

Feature Winner Plaques – Adam Ferri  for his wins at Merrittville and Ohsweken  and Chad Valone for his win at Brighton.

Hard Luck Award – presented to two drivers, Rick Baker and Doug Ricotta

Most Checkered Flags – Adam Ferri

Rookie of 2008 – Jeff Dayman

Hardest Hit of ’08 – Rick Baker

Most Improved Driver from 2007 -2008  -  Mike Lewis

Most Improved Driver of the ’08 Season – Adam West

Sportsman (voted by the drivers)- Charles Brush of 92 Motorsports

Best Appearing Car (voted by the public) – 92 Motorsports  (blue 92 Turner car)

Dedicated to Motorsports – Jim Dale Jr.

True Dedication to the ODLM – Sherry Lemesurier

A special award was presented to Garry Lemesurier, for his outstanding 50 years ofcontributing to Motorsports and for his retirement. He received a gold 1/24 scale model of his 50^th anniversary paint scheme from his dirt late model.

For anything to be successful, you have to have the support of many individuals. These people were also recognized on December 6^th.

Tech – Steve Shaw, Dave King, Charles Harling

Hospitality – Andrea Brush , Christine Shaw, Linda King, Sandra Harling

Statician – Deb Roy

Pit Assistants – Sherry Lemesurier and Tracey Hulme

Co race Director – Bruce Thompson

Marketing – Ron Piotrowski

Media – James Baker

Website – Greg Calnan of ImageFactor.ca 

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