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1-800-521-3560 ARCRACING.COM ALBANY, GEORGIA STOCK BRIGGS PARTS MYCHRON TACHS - DYNO CAMS DOUGLAS WHEELS - LUCAS OIL TOMAR CLUTCHES AND GEARS THOR OIL - MCP BRAKES PRECISION MACHINING SERVICES AND THE FINEST BILLET COMPONENTS FOR LAWNMOWER RACING Message from the President The USLMRA’s 24th Racing Season is shaping up to be a season of fun, excitement and national in scope. Our Local Chapter and Affiliated Club Programs are strong and growing, with races in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New England, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin. Our STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series will visit venues in several of these states, returning to old haunts such as the Avon Park Mower Plex in Avon Park, Florida, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Bowles Farms and Sportsman’s Grasscar in Wamic, Oregon, as well as return to 2015 tracks in Cerro Gordo and Apple River, Illinois. We’re also planting grass seed in new places including Gun Barrel City, Texas, Big Time Speedway in Rancho Cordova, California and Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina for our 2016 STA-BIL 360 Performance Finals. 2016 will feature the visit of USLMRA Hall of Famers Jim Gavin and Pete Hammerton of the British Lawn Mower Racing Association at St. Mary’s County, Maryland race weekend at Bowles Farms to begin planning for a very special 25th Anniversary Celebration next summer! This year will also feature the annual STA-BIL 360 Performance Nationals at t new venue, the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina and a return to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Speedway Club in Smith Tower for our annual Racer Banquet. Welcome to the 2016 Season! We hope that everyone has a safe, exciting season and enjoys the fellowship of your fellow racers. Sincerely, Bruce Kaufman, Mr. Mow It All 2016 STA-BIL NATIONAL LAWN MOWER RACING SERIES March 11-12, Avon Park, Florida Hosted by NASGRASS August 13, Charlotte Motor Speedway Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway April 23-24, Western Mower World Series, Big Time Speedway, Rancho Cordova, California Hosted by Sac Valley Mower Racers August 27-28, Apple River, Illinois Hosted by Apple River Mowtor Speedway/Old School Racers June 11-12, Gun Barrel City, Texas Hosted by Lone Star Mower Racing Association September 3-4, Wamic, Oregon, Hosted by Sportsman’s Grasscar July 9-10, Cerro Gordo, Illinois Hosted By Illinois Lawn Mower Racing Association Sept. 24, STA-BIL 360 Performance Finals: Carolina Speedway, Gastonia, NC Hosted by Carolina Lawn Mower Racing Association August 5-6, Bowles Farms, Maryland Hosted By St. Mary’s County, Maryland Mariah Peeler, 2015 Most Improved Driver (#97) Sept. 25, Racer Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction. Hosted by STA-BIL / Gold Eagle Co. Drew Clabough, 2015 Rookie of the Year JP (L) with his dad, Andy. Pat Sullivan, 2015 Mace Mullins Crew Chief Award Winner Rex Crouch, Jr. 2015 Charles Powell "Mr. MowJangles" Award Winner (# 01) Bonnie Whetstine, 2015 Adult Rookie of the Year Sammie & Marion Neel, 2015 Dubba G "Everyman" Award Winners Linden Lawncare & Landscaping Apple River, IL 608-778-6497 We can take care of your home from the inside and out. Lawncare • Landscaping • Home Improvement • Maintenance 2016 Sta-Bil Lawn Mower Racing Series Bob Newman Hughson, CA 209-481-1150 [email protected] www.bonewco.com 3 LAWN MOWER RACING HALL OF FAME WELCOMES NEW MEMBER Founded in 2009, the USLMRA National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame is a place of honor for Turf Titans who have turned a weekend chore into a competitive sport. The USLMRA National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame & Museum of America is located at Miller Lawn and Power, 1299 Harding Highway East State Road 309, Marion, Ohio. 2015 • Jim and Janet (The Lawn Blonde) Witt – A Husband and Wife who loved the sport more than anything no matter what obstacles in life stood in their way. • The Mikula Family – In its 12 years, the “Sparta Race” in Sparta, Michigan raised more than $120,000 for Huntington’s Disease research. In 2013, the event was re- named in honor of Jim Keech as “The Jim Keech Memorial Race for Huntington’s Disease” to honor one of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association’s most beloved competitors. The Mikula family, along with the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association, organized this race weekend loved by racers. 2014 • Bobby Cleveland – One of the most decorated Lawn Mower Racing Champions in the history of the STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series and the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association. World Record Holder: World Land Speed Record – Racing Lawn Mower. Builder of World’s First “Monster Mower.” World Record Holder: Monster Mower Jumping. STA-BIL’s Engine Answerman since 2006 2013 • Kevin “Cooter” Penne – Racing since 1993, “Cooter” is a pioneer of many the innovations used in the sport today. He designs and builds his own racing engines and chassis, is a 12-time STA-BIL Series National Champion and holds numerous track records . • Mike “Hedge Hog ”Miller – Racing since 1993, driving his 1968 T.S. Rugg to STA-BIL National Championships in 1996, 2005 and 2007, “Hedge Hog” is well known for his consistency and performance in the FX Class. Miller has traveled the country since the formative days of the USLMRA in the early 1990’s helping to fuel the evolution of the sport, its technology and level of competition. 2012 • Gold Eagle® Co. Makers of STA-BIL® Brand Fuel Stabilizer, founded the USLMRA in 1992 to sanction and present organized lawn mower races for fairs, towns and non-profit organizations across the USA. • Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All, USLMRA Founder and President, “Mr. Mow It All.” 2011 • John Nelson “Sir Lawns-A-Lot”, as Past President of the Lone Star Mower Racing Association (LSMRA) and the nations’ first “Mow Ambassador.” “ Dr. Art Neavill, (1944-2013), beloved for his spirit, love of competition and eagerness to help fellow racers, Art, his son-in-law and wife by his side was an unsurpassed friend to lawn mower racers across the country. • Charles Powell – “Mr. Mowjangles” (1950-2006), was USLMRA VP of Operations, LSMRA Founding President, Winner of the 2005 Pain in the Butt Award and simply, Mr. Mowjangles. 2010 • Ken “Turfinator” Smolecki whose mower, The Turfinator was featured on the TV sitcom Home Improvement and who raced in the legendary British Lawn Mower Racing Association 12-Hour Race. • Bill Simpson, who served as the first USLMRA Race Director, adding consistency to race officiating by directing a staff of race stewards and staff. 2009 • The Organizing Committee of Indiana’s Twelve Mile 500 America’s oldest lawn mower race, founded 1963. • Jim Gavin of Wisborough Green, England, Founder and General Secretary of the British Lawn Mower Racing Association, founded 1973. • “Racing Ray” Mrocks, also known as “Sodzilla”, the first USLMRA member, who heeded the call to sod slinging glory on April 1, 1992, the birthday of national lawn mower race sanctioning in the United States. • Chuck “Boogie Woogie” Miller, the only USLMRA member to compete in every STA-BIL Nationals since 1992. 4 2016 Sta-Bil Lawn Mower Racing Series SPECIAL & HONORARY AWARD WINNERS The 2015 STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series is in the books! Congratulations to our 2015 US Points Champions, Gonzo Go To Fund Recipients and to Jim & Janet Witt and the Mikula Family for 2015 Hall of Fame Induction as well as our 2015 Special Award Winners! Driver of the Year 2002, Tim Hamilton, Alabama 2003, Janet Witt, Florida 2004, George Herrin, Tennessee 2005, Jayson Mikula, Michigan 2006, Troy Larson, Michigan 2007, Pat Sullivan, Florida 2008, Jim Mikula, Michigan 2009, Richard Webb, Michigan 2010, Richard Webb, Michigan 2011, Wally Bender, Maryland 2012, Chuck Miller, Ohio 2013, Matt Strine, Ohio 2014, Jason Nutbrown, Ohio 2015, Derrick Robinson, South Carolina Most Improved Driver of the Year 2002, George Herrin, Tennessee 2003, Tim Robison, Texas 2004, Jayson Mikula, Michigan 2005, Tracy Donihue, Michigan 2006 Tom Ast, Florida 2007, Becky Kuhfeldt, Florida 2008, Jason Brown, Maryland 2009, Manny Torres, Maryland 2010, “Wild” Bill Campbell, Michigan 2011, Ronald Rollman, Tennessee 2012, Matt Strine, Ohio 2013, Jason Nutbrown, Ohio 2014, Deb Strawser, Michigan 2015, Mariah Peeler, Tennessee Rookie of the Year (Adult) 2002, Rich Yeager, Florida 2003, Tim Ragsdale, Tennessee 2004, Tanya Ragsdale, Tennessee 2005, Craig Pond, Michigan 2006, Kyle Ast, Florida 2007, Tom Berkey, Florida 2008, Kurtis Ast, Florida 2009, Kevin Repa, Illinois 2010, Nathan Mesalk, Wisconsin 2011, John Brewer, Tennessee 2012, Larry Jones, Michigan 2013, Joey Chambers, Ohio 2014, Ivy Coy, Michigan & Bruce Runyon, Florida 2015, Bonnie Whetstine, South Carolina Rookie of the Year (Junior Prepared) 2008, Christian Jones, Maryland 2009, Pierce Benton, Florida 2010, Garrett Bell, Michigan 2011, Wyatt Sullivan, North Carolina 2012, Isaac Ogg, Michigan 2013, Joey Paccione, New Jersey 2014, Nicholas Paccione, New Jersey 2015, Drew Clabough, South Carolina ave Hertel Mowtivation D Award 2005, Art Neavill, Michigan 2006, Mike Leonard, Ohio 2007, Jim Mikula, Michigan 2008, Pat Sullivan, Florida 2009, Lou Filos, Maryland 2010, Chuck Miller, Ohio 2011, Jackie Andrews, Maryland 2012, Matt Strine, Ohio 2013, Eric Corner, Michigan 2014, Bob Newman, California 2015, Andy Clabough, South Carolina 2009, Kerry Evans, Alabama 2010, Pat “Rocket Man” Sullivan, Florida 2011, Rodney Peeler, Tennessee 2012, Richard Webb, Michigan 2013, Matt Strine, Ohio 2014, Chris Cox, Georgia 2015, Rex Crouch, Jr., North Carolina The Dubba G. Everyman Award 2007, Tim Robison, Texas 2008, Al Minaker, Wisconsin 2009, Bobby Cleveland, Georgia 2010, Jim Keech, Michigan 2011, Wally Bender, Maryland 2012, Chrissy Webb, Michigan 2013, David Martin, Michigan 2014, Michael Paccione, New Jersey 2015, Sammie & Marion Neel, Texas 2015 JP Rookie of the Year Drew Clabough Mace Mullins Crew Chief Award 2009, Kevin Penne 2010, Jayson Mikula, Michigan 2011, Lee Grover, New Jersey 2012, George Herrin, Tennessee 2013, Wally Bender, Maryland 2014, Lou Filos, Maryland 2015, Pat Sullivan, Florida Charles Powell Mr. MOWjangles Award 2007, Manny Torres, Maryland 2008, Jim Witt, Florida Stock Holders Saloon 104 Railroad St. Apple River, IL 815-594-2244 Our Drinks Will MOW You Over! 2015 Driver of the Year Derrick Robinson 5550 SE 64th Ave. Carlisle, IA 515-266-4215 www.heartlandcoop.com 2016 Sta-Bil Lawn Mower Racing Series 5 THE CHASE FOR THE GOLDEN BLADE Founded in 2006, the Chase For The Golden Blade is open to all USLMRA Local Chapters: win a trophy at a STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series event and your designated Chapter gets a point. The Chapter that has accumulated the most points at the conclusion of the season wins the Golden Blade. The Chase For The Golden Blade was created to promote a friendly rivalry between all sanctioned Local Chapters of the USLMRA. The actual award is a perpetual plaque that is passed on to the winning chapter at the conclusion of the racing season. The winning Chapter has their name added to the plaque and maintains possession until it is passed on at the conclusion of the following season. Along with plaque comes bragging rights. The inaugural year of the Chase was won by the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association. The Florida Lawn Mower Racing Association was a close second. The 2007 season saw a reversal in the final trophy tally with Florida accumulating the most trophies and Michigan taking second. The Golden Blade remained in the Sunshine State for 2008 and 2009, but in 2010 it returned to Michigan. Here’ s to friendly, safe racing…and the Chase for the Golden Blade! • 2006: Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association • 2007: Florida Lawnracing Association • 2008: Florida Lawnracing Association • 2009: Florida Lawnracing Association • 2010: Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association • 2011: DelMarVa Lawn Mower Racing Association • 2012: Mason-Dixon Lawn Mower Racing Association • 2013: Michigan Mower Racing Association • 2014: Mason-Dixon Lawn Mower Racing Association • 2015: NASGRASS (Formerly Florida Lawnracing Association) Mason-Dixon SideTrack Inn Family Dining/Cold Drinks LMRA Apple River, IL “Racing with class” www.masondixonlawnmowerracingassociation.com 815-594-2278 AZLMRA (309) 693-3171 www.royalpublishing.com 7620 N. Harker Dr. • Peoria, IL 61615 602-919-8195 • www.azlmra.com This program is printed and published by Royal Publishing Co., Inc. All rights to dissemination and reproduction are reserved.© “Get with the Program” H ow T He w esT w as M owed 1152 NW Commerce Ct. Estacada, OR 97023 503-630-4333 SPECIALIZING IN INDUSTRIAL HARD CHROME PLATING Email: [email protected] Owner – Roger Evans 6 301 W. Hickory • Apple River, IL 61001 2016 Sta-Bil Lawn Mower Racing Series HONORARY AWARDS & PROGRAMS USLMRA Honorary Awards are bestowed upon one USLMRA member, staff member, volunteer or related person who epitomizes the spirit of the following dear, departed friends. USLMRA members, staff, volunteers and related parties are eligible for the Award. USLMRA members, staff, volunteers and related parties can submit an essay, in writing, nominating a person who is deserving of these honors. Essays can be submitted in any written format, and must be submitted direct to Bruce Kaufman, USLMRA President. All entries submitted by 5:00 PM on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend (STA-BIL Nationals Weekend) will be considered. The USLMRA President will select the Honorees. The Honoree will be announced at the Racer Banquet during STA-BIL Nationals Weekend. The Nominators and actual Honorees do not have to be present Dave Hertel Mowtivation Award (Established 2005) Named in honor of USLMRA Tech Inspector and “everybody’s good friend” Dave Hertel. “Words fail to describe how I feel after having read this email. My only thought is what a wonderful honor to be bestowed on my husband. I know without a doubt Dave would have a smile the size of Texas and of course, be indulging in the greatest award of lawnmower racing, "BRAGGING RIGHTS". Have a safe racing season. Thank you so much for forwarding messages from the racers. It brings peace to my heart. May everyone love the sport and keep it safe, competitive and friendly.” Yolie Hertel I am deeply touched that there is an award for my father Dave Hertel. I know he would be proud and he probably is. May his spirit and his legend live on in the lawn mower community. Thanks to all. Dawn Teska (Dave’s daughter) Charles Powell “Mr. Mowjangles” Award (Established 2007) Charles Powell was the driving force behind the USLMRA Local Chapter System. His support, guidance and forward-thinking are what has made the LC System so successful. Charles was a fortunate man. The three things he loved most in the world were his family, his job and lawnmower racing. How many people can say they spend their days doing what they love, in one capacity or another? Charles loved everything about lawnmower racing: the preparation, travel, excitement, the adrenaline rush and, most especially, the people. He also loved doing whatever he could to make the sport better. He was constantly thinking, mulling tweaking – just trying, in some small way, to make it something for everyone. No one will ever know how much of himself he gave. This award is exciting because it means someone who is working just as diligently as Charles always did will be recognized. If the recipient is anything like Charles, he/she is pretty much behind the scenes and wants no recognition, which is all the more reason for accolades. These are the people who make things happen and keep things running smoothly, yet no one knows unless something goes wrong. They spend countless hours arranging, meeting, editing, mediating, putting in physical labor, on the telephone, sacrificing time with family and friends and sometimes their own dollars to make the Local Chapters work. They step up when called upon and just roll up their sleeves and get to work. They are leaders, and like many good leaders, they stand back when it is time for applause. With this award comes a small token of appreciation for all the work that goes into this crazy, wonderful sport of lawnmower racing. As long as these people are willing to continue to give of themselves it will only get better and better. Tyler & Cyrstal, Cody, Mama MOWjangles and I can think of no better way to honor him. Dubba G. Everyman Award (Established 2007) “I was put here to make others happy. I believed in myself so others could.” Dubba G. From Dubba G, himself: 1. We are looking for people with dedication, integrity and conviction to stand up for what they believe, even when unpopular. 2. The candidate will carry a positive disposition. 3. Actions on the track, including driving style, will show gentlemanly demeanor. Not necessarily always deferring to other drivers, but not creating unsafe situations. Theircompetitive spirit needs to be tempered with a "spirit of a sound mind". 4. Candidates are willing to help others. When times of need arise, sacrifice is not uncommon, willing to volunteer, add a hand, step up to the plate. 5. Enthusiasm is key. They want to be here, at the race, in the paddock, at the driver's meeting, their excitement will help the group's positive energy grow and surge just by their presence. People like being around the candidate. 6. General knowledge of what's going on race day, race track, in the paddock, in general. This would imply that first month rookies may not fully qualify, but depending on their learning curve, they could be in the running. This doesn't mean they have to know everything, but a good solid understanding of how things work is the basic idea. 7. Most important, at least to me, is their Sense of Fair Play. We have all seen racers over the years that possess some or a few of these qualities, but when bump comes to shove, this particular attribute gets left behind or thrown out the window, depending on the situation. This applies on the track, negotiations during the rules committee, arguments about rules infractions and who gets the last beer after the race. 8. Comes prepared to help. Spare parts, rope to hang clothes, share knowledge, extra mower to run on race day in order to keep accumulating points for the season. Having made preparations to help others in advance, knowing someone will need something. #4 shows the willingness, #8 exhibits the forethought to add extra supplies, etc. 9. One of the traditions I enjoyed most was having a steak and a beer (or mower) after the race. I know most people want to run home. But there is always a few that will stick around or meet you on the way to the airport. This one is a bit hard to wrap your arms around, but I think this is part of the mix. 10. I always preferred plaques. Trophies can be hard to store, but there's always room for a plaque. A lot less dusting along with less space used. Gonzo Go To Fund (Established 2007) Note: As announced at the 2007 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend, funds are being created to honor the memory of late great Mike “Gonzo” Leonard, 2006 Dave Hertel Mowtivation Award Winner, who passed away in 2007 Mike loved to “go to” races, so to honor Mike, Local Chapters are collecting funds to be given to racers to help them so that they may “go to” races. Here is what the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association (MILMRA) is doing. A monetary sum will be given by random selection to one (1) racer in each USLMRA Class during STA-BIL Nationals Weekend in honor of Mike “Gonzo” Leonard. Mace Mullins Crew Chief Award A Racer, Engine Builder and Crew Chief, Mace Mullins passed away on July 17, 2009. Mace, a multi-year racing champion will be honored with the Mace Mullins Crew Chief Award. “Mace was like a brother to me, and I’m proud to honor him”, says a Former National AP Class Champion and Triple Crown winner. Lawn mower racers everywhere loved ´Mace, and I loved the guy. It was a former AP Champion Dale Becker’s idea to honor Mace with this award in his honor. Mace Mullins was an individual who would always be there for anyone. His specialty was building engines and with this expertise he assisted Dale Becker in being a successful Champion in the AP class. He was always there when needed, and he always insured that Dales Mowchine was ready come race day. This award is to be presented to an individual who like Mace always takes the time to assist racers as a pit crewmember. doing whatever necessary to have Race Mowers ready come race day, and one who displays the knowledge and energy that sets the example for all racers. Thanks Doc Kuhfeldt for annoncing our races! 2016 Sta-Bil Lawn Mower Racing Series 7 Central Indiana Chapter Wishes EVERY RACER A GREAT 2016 SEASON Steve and Jonathan Barber Co-Presidents [email protected] 317-224-9740 Mow-Ambassadors for Gold Eagle www.CoolRidesOnline.net HOME OF HOOSIER DADDY RACING 1299 Harding Hwy. E. (SR 309) • Marion 740-382-9162 www.millerlawnpower.com Pilot of the 303 Ogura Clutch BP Mower Home of the United States Lawn Mower Racing Museum..... Proudly Racing with the USLMRA for over 24 years! Live to mow, mow to live! WE SERVICE MOST MAKES 541-980-8923 8 2016 Sta-Bil Lawn Mower Racing Series 2015 STA-BIL 360 PERFORMANCE NATIONALS By Angeline Hartness Robinson The 2015 STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series season came to an end On Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans in mind for our STA-BIL 360 Performance Nationals race. The staff at both Charlotte Motor Speedway and USLMRA tried everything in their power to make this race happen, but the rain never stopped all weekend. It seems as though the word rain could sum this season up perfectly. Many of our races were cut short, extended, or just never happened this season due to rain. We still had a blast everywhere we went though, rain or not! On Thursday with the pending threat of rain in weekend forecast, the staff members of USLMRA and TerraCross met with the Charlotte Motor Speedway staff to concoct a plan. The plan was brilliant, but it solely depended on the rain stopping like the previous forecasts had called for. Unfortunately, the rain never stopped throughout the entire weekend. Everyone was bummed, but I think the crew that had worked tirelessly for weeks on our track were the most bummed about it. Those guys worked very long hours to create for us what would have been an outstanding racetrack. It was wide, with sweeping turns. It's was hard as a rock, cured all the way down, and simply beautiful. Those guys did an outstanding job on it, and I really hate that they never were able to witness a race on their track. I would like to tell each and every member of the Charlotte Motor Speedway staff that had a part in this thank you; Matt, Shaun, Whitney, Dennis, Ed, Scott, Steve, and anyone else that worked on this for us! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything that you all did to make this perfect for us! We would also like to thank Mr. Joe Duncan with TerraCross for being so accommodating to us, he offered up his time slots for us in the event that it was raining during our times and not during his times. He was wonderful to us! We hope to be able to work together with him in the future. With the races cancelled that left the points ending where they were heading into Nationals Weekend. I know that many of you have asked about those that were tied for points. The tie was already broken before this race to provide us with an accurate starting line up. The tie is broken by factoring in amount of wins, amount of 2nd's, and races attended during the season. Each year after all of the racing ends, we have an Awards Banquet. I think everyone should participate in at least one Banquet during their racing careers, they are great! Since we were at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this year, our Banquet was held on the 5th floor of Smith Tower. It was beautiful; everything was just perfect from arrival until departure. We had a catered breakfast, which was amazing! All of the awards are my favorite part. We had many special ones this year. Bruce did something amazing for Manny and Kerry. Our very own racer Ivy Stella is an amazing artist. She has been posting her work for all of us to see and even purchase. Bruce found original pieces of her art for both Manny and Kerry, they were beautiful! Little did Bruce know though, Ivy had been working on a plan for him for quite sometime. She enlisted some help from some of us in the racing world to execute her plan. She asked many of us to write thank you notes to Bruce or our favorite memory of him for an awesome book that she put together. She had also ordered him a custom, one of a kind bobble head! He looked just like the Grass Hole, it even had that on it!!! It was perfect! Thank you Ivy for planning such an amazing gift for Bruce and including us in on it! During the awards there were many tears, both happy and sad. We laughed, we smiled, we had a great time! We had a beautiful tribute to the late Mrs. Jackie Andrews who lost her fight earlier this month. We also had the yearly privilege of acknowledging those in the lawn mower racing world that we lost too soon by awarding the most deserving racers an award named after them. These awards are the best, they are voted on by the drivers. I would like to congratulate everyone who received one. Drivers were also given awards such as Rookie of the Year (kids & adults), Most Improved Driver, and Driver of the Year. If you were lucky enough to receive any of these awards, cherish them! It is a true honor to receive any one of them! USLMRA also handed out a couple of National Staff Awards. One going to Mr. Eric Corner for his dedication this racing season. He made it to every race that was held in the series, that was an amazing accomplishment. I was also the recipient of one of these amazing awards for all of my hard work and dedication this year. It was a true honor for me, and I know that it was for Mr. Eric too. Another highlight of the Banquet was the indication of Jim Witt and his late wife Janet and the entire Mikula family into the Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame. The indication speeches were read by Mr. Manny Torres and were eloquent and moving. Well done, Mr. Manny! I’d be remiss if I also didn’t congratulation my husband, Mr. Derrick Robison for being voted Driver of the Year by his fellow racers. Congratulations, dear! I hate to close this, only because I hate to see this season end! It has been a fantastic season from the beginning down in Florida, until the end at Charlotte MOWer Speedway. Thank you to each and every person who races with the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association, thank you to our amazing staff members (not just the ones that we see at the race tracks, but all of those behind the scenes too), and most importantly, thank you to each and every venue that has hosted us this year! You all are truly amazing; I am so excited to see where 2016 will take us all. See y'all soon! American Legion Post 105 217-423-1411 1535 Legion Dr. • Decatur 3pm Tues-Friday • 3pm-12am Saturday • 3pm-9pm Sunday GOOD LUCK RACERS! 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JUNIOR PREPARED (J/P) Joseph Paccione Jordan Brown Wyatt Sullivan Ty Garrett Nicholas Paccione Hayden Crosby Heather Crosby Hunter Crosby Nicholas Perry Shane Bosley GOVERNED PREPARED (G/P) 1. Andy Clabough 2. Michael Paccione 3. Sean Kennedy 4. Jason Brown 5. Mitch Scott 6. Tim Opall 7. Greene Isaacs 8. Robert Wardwell, Sr. 9. Lauren Filos 10. David Martin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. “C” PREPARED (C/P) Charles Ford Jim Gasser David Curtis Mitchell Dean Pete Sullivan Ivy Stella Todd Tornow Scott Tornow Chris Vanmaastricht Jessica Brazell “A” PREPARED (A/P) Christopher Cox Anthony Thompson Matt Tucker Michael Paccione Ken Jones Wyatt Sullivan Wally Bender Charles Ford Lauren Filos Earl Bosley 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. “B” PREPARED (B/P) Rex Crouch Jr Chuck Miller Johnny Chappell, Jr. William Robinson Steven Morris Matthew Strine Nick Roberts Mark Ledford Tony Smith Dean Buck 1. GOVERNED PREPARED KIDS (G/PK) 2. 3. 1. Drew Clabough 4. 2. Wyatt Sullivan 5. 3. Jonathan Barber 6. 4. Will Roberson 7. 5. Jordan Brown 8. 6. Joseph Paccione 9. 7. Nicholas Perry 10. 8. Hayden Crosby 9. Shane Bosley 10. Steve Lumpkin, Jr. 1. 2. INTERNATIONAL MOWER OF 3. WEED (IMOW) 4. 1. Eric Corner 5. 2. Chris Vanmaastricht 6. 3. Tina Paccione 7. 4. Michael Paccione 8. 5. Dawn Filos 9. 6. James Vanmaastricht 10. 7. David Martin 8. Brian Gibson 9. Carol Vanmaastricht 10. Ryan Porter SINGLE PREPARED (S/P) Bruce Runyon Matthew Strine Charles Ford Wally Bender Dawn Filos Michael Paccione Tyler Tornow Matt Lee Charles Steveson Chandler Ellington LAKE HEART SPECIALISTS S P E C I A L I S T S I N C A R D I O L O G Y 1870 W. Winchester • Suite 241 • Libertyville, IL FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL (F/X) 1. Sean Kennedy 2. Matt Tucker 3. Wally Bender 4. Anthony Childers 5. Jason Nutbrown 6. Derrick Martin 7. Justin Cagle 8. Kenneth Holder 9. Archie Childers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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