Barnharst, Johler & Hayes Take Top Honors At 14th Annual Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series Awards Banquet
January 17, 2009, Milwaukee, WI The 14th consecutive Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series awards banquet was held in the grand Ballroom of the Clarion Hotel, which is located across from Mitchell Field. Over 200 attended the formal event to honor the 2008 Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series Champion Tom Barnharst, the 2008 Midwest Enduro Small Car Series Champion Mark Johler and the first ever champion for the Midwest Enduro V-6 Series Julie Hayes. Many other awards were presented through the evening at this prestigious event.
In light of the evenings ceremonies, nearly $10,000 in prize money, awards and contingencies were presented. All of the awards presented on stage were courtesy of Roz Auto Salvage of Milwaukee. Eagle Media of Muskego co sponsored the trophies that were presented to the top five in both the Stock Car and Small car divisions and the V-6 Series champion.
The top 20 drivers in the final 2008 Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series point standings were recognized on stage. Additionally the top 15 drivers in the Midwest Enduro Small Car Series were recognized on stage. Special achievement awards were also presented during the ceremonies.
The 2008 Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series title was the fourth career Series championship and back-to-back titles for Barnharst. A thirteenth place finish was his worst for the season. A runner up finish at Grundy County Speedway was his best. Barnharst received a large trophy, cash prize and a championship jacket. A championship crew chief award was presented to Randy Romanowski and a championship chief scorer award was presented to Carol Burczyk. Additional assistant crew awards were presented to David Paskiewicz, Scott Barnharst and Dave Balcerowski.
The top five finishers in the Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series final tally each received a trophy and prize money along with plaque awards that were distributed to their respective crew chief and scorer. Along with Barnharst the top five included; Jay LeBrun (2nd), Erich Iversen (3rd), the team of Mike Geringer & Ross Pacana (4th) and Tom Ruh (5th). Positions 6-20 were presented plaque and cash awards. Drivers must attend to receive prize money.
The 2008 Midwest Enduro Small Car Series champion was Mark Johler. Johler finished the season off with three consecutive wins with an overall win at the Milwaukee Mile road course highlighting the wins. Johler received championship prize money, championship jacket and large trophy for his accomplishments. The crew chief and chief scorer awards went to Chris Colldock and Tricia Johler respectively.
The top five finishers in Midwest Enduro Small Car Series final tally each received a trophy and prize money along with plaque awards that were distributed to their respective crew chief and scorer. Along with Johler the top five included; Jason Condrad (2nd), Dylan Helfenstein (3rd), Jasper Drengler (4th) and Logan Schnake (5th). Positions 6-15 were presented plaque and cash awards. Drivers must attend to receive prize money.
The 2008 Midwest Enduro V-6 Series champion was Julie Hayes. Hayes won three events during the season. Hayes received championship prize money, championship jacket and large trophy for her accomplishments. The crew chief and chief scorer awards went to Gerald Hayes and Geraldine Hayes respectively.
Special achievement awards were presented to Al Kuphal, Russ Koralewski, Pete Aschenbrenner, Don Lunsford, Dave Nowaczynski, Brent Lindberg, Mike Geringer & Brenda DeYoung.
Sponsor awards were presented to Roz Auto Salvage, Pinkalla Auto Solutions, T.A. Express Inc., B & T Auto Repair, Bema Polytech Inc., Stateline Staffing Services, Klements Sausage Co., Alakai Hotel & Suites, Paulies Pub & Eatery, Olsons Auto Wrecking, Balistreri Trucking, Tredroc Tire Services, Old Wisconsin Sausage Co., Carl Buddig & Co., One 6 Motorsports, Merlins of St. Charles, IL, Newville Auto Salvage, Hayes Family Racing, Fastrax and Eagle Media Inc.
The Pinkalla Auto Solutions 2008 Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series rookie of the year award was presented to Bob Kelly. A plaque award and $250 in prize money was presented to Kelly for his accomplishment. The Pinkalla Auto Solutions 2008 Midwest Enduro Small Car Series rookie of the year award was presented to Jasper Drengler. Drengler was presented a plaque award and $150 for his accomplishment. The Fastrax publications 2008 Midwest Enduro V-6 Series rookie of the year award was presented to Tim Goulet. Goulet was presented a plaque award and $150 for his accomplishment.
The B & T Auto Repair 2008 most improved driver award was presented to Rob Solorio. Bob Nuti of B & T Auto Repair presented a plaque award and $250 in prize money to Solorio for his achievement.
The T.A. Express Inc. 2008 hard charger award was presented to Don Wilson. Tom Arnold of T.A. Express Inc. presented Wilson with a plaque award and $250 in prize money for his accomplishment.
The 8th annual Erich Iversen SR. Good Buddy award was presented to Dave Nowaczynski. Nowaczynski received a plaque award, mechanix gloves and $200 from Erich Iversen Jr.
Steve Just presented the sixth annual woman of the year award to Sandi Fogel. Sandi is the wife of Stock Car Series driver Mark Fogel.
The traveling Klements Sausage sportsmanship award was presented to Jay LeBrun for his efforts in 2008. LeBrun won a years supply of Klements Sausage for his accomplishment.
There were many door prizes given away during the evenings festivities. Some of the door prize contributors included Dave Nowaczynski of Lamplight, Klements Sausage, Roz Auto Salvage, Old Wisconsin Sausage, Donnie Paskiewicz, Steve Just, Brenda DeYoung, JoAnn Traber and the Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series.
The 2009 season opener for the Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series is slated for Saturday May 2 at the Milwaukee Mile (West Allis). For further information on the Series contact (262)895-6682 from 5-9 pm. Weekdays. For technical information, contact Kevin Rogers at (262)728-6240. The Series website is www.midwestenduro.com.
