Chris Garnes-Late Models/Kenny Johnson- Modifieds
Road Warrior Tour Champion Matt Holcomb Over $65,000 Awarded/
RIPLEY, WV-Presenting awards in excess of $60,000 in prize money and $10,800 in contingencies, The American Motor Racing Association (AMRA) crowned its 2010 champions at its 17th annual banquet at Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley, WV Saturday, November 13. Claiming the MALTA Doors and Windows Modified Division’s National Points Championship was Kenny Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV, while Matt Holcomb, Crooksville, Ohio, was crowned as the Modified Road Warrior Challenge Tour champion. Crowned as the AMRA Late Model Division champion was Chris Garnes, Evans, WV, while Derrick Smith, Thurman, Ohio was named the W.S. Hogg Insurance "Rookie of the Year".
Since 1993 over half a million dollars has been awarded in prizes and point’s contingencies at the annual AMRA banquet. This year’s cash prizes push the AMRA record to over $609,000, putting an exclamation point on one of the selling aspects of what the AMRA is about--helping racers. The real "jewel" of the AMRA is its extravagant point fund and contingencies, an aspect of the organization that compliments a rule's program which levels the playing field for participating racers.
Overall, nearly 70 drivers of the 300-plus in attendance went home with prizes in excess of $250. Another couple dozen drivers in attendance, not in the top grid of the standings went home with contingency certificates of at least $40 or more.
The American Motor Racing Association would like to congratulate AMRA Late Model Champion Chris Garnes, AMRA National Modified Champion Kenny Johnson, and Matt Holcomb, the AMRA Road Warrior Challenge Champion. The W.S. Hogg Insurance AMRA Rookie of the Year was Derrick Smith. Johnson received a $5,000 championship check, Garnes $3,000, Matt Holcomb $1,200, and Derrick Smith $400.
The staff at the State of West Virginia-owned Cedar Lakes Resort prepared a fine buffet-style meal of turkey and steak for the black-tie affair. Many sponsors of the series and honorable attendees expressed their appreciation of the racer's appearance at the first-class affair.
Bruce Hines and Scott Wolfe served as Master of Ceremonies for the formal awards fete and banquet. Dave Poske, of Poske's Performance Parts in Parkersburg, WV, a longtime supporter of the AMRA recognized contributing sponsors and track owners for their support in making the AMRA a huge success.
"Welcome to all in attendance this evening," Poske began. "We have on tap tonight an evening of fun and fellowship and a time to talk about some of the competitive racing each of you participated in last season."
Mr. Poske noted, "I know this part of the program will take some time, but it is time well spent for these fine sponsors who invest in the AMRA. Their support is vital to the success of the organization."
"In this economy, it is worthy to mention that the AMRA is celebrating its 17th year with this annual awards banquet. Not many racing organizations can claim such a track record. At this time I would like to thank the following sponsors."
Poske recognized Wade Benjamin, MALTA Windows and Doors; Wrisco Aluminum, represented in the Ohio and WV area by Russ Gray; PBM and Mike Quesada; W.S. Hogg Insurance Agency out of Mt Vernon, Ohio, President and Owner Steve Hogg; Aero Wheels (Wayne Redman) out of Estherville, Iowa; Dasco Race Fabrication and Supply, Don Fleetwood; Robbie Evans of Evans Vinyl Signs; Pike Street Lanes, Darrin Smith; Bilstein Racing Shocks; RacersMate and Mr. Todd Buchholder; KRC Products and Mr. Mel Kluhsman; Winters Performance Products and Mr. Vaughn Winters, Jr. Hypercoil Springs and Kelly Falls; Sunoco Race Fuels; Bazell Oil and Race Fuels, Russ Bradford; Bell Racing; ADP Rivets, Hoosier Tire; Rocket Chassis, PST Driveshafts; WV Tax and Bookkeeping; and Lincoln Electric.
Poske also thanked AMRA President Larry Keefer and wife Alice for their years of dedication to the organization without receiving pay for their efforts. Next, he thanked AMRA and track officials and the participating tracks of the AMRA. Six tracks participated in the late model portion and twelve overall in the modified division.
Participating tracks from a four-state area are K-C Raceway, Rocky Top Raceway, Ohio Valley Speedway, Skyline Speedway, Tyler County Speedway, Beckley Motorsports Park, I-77 Motorsports Park, Elkins Raceway, O'Brion Oval Speedway, Princeton Speedway, Eastside Speedway, and Potomac Speedway.
Additionally, every track champion was recognized for his efforts, receiving contingency awards and a free AMRA membership for the 2011 racing season.
Jeremy Blake, an AMRA regular in the modifieds, was the winner of the Lincoln Welder with kart valued at over $900 and Bilstein Shock Package a $600 value; while Tom Arnott claimed the Bilstein Late Model package valued at $600. Brian Whiteman, the K-C Modified Champion, won the PST carbon fiber modified drive shaft along with Chris Carpenter winning the late model carbon shaft. Each shaft is valued at $500, The Schoenfeld Headers valued at $200 went to Russell Erwin, five sheets each of Wrisco Aluminum (each 5 sheet package valued at $375) went to Jeff Burdette, Tony Garber, K C. Burdette, Paul Brogan and Brett Hamilton. A pair of Hypercoil Springs a $100 value went to Kurt Stacy, Roger Garnes, Matt Holcomb, Kenny Carr and Doug Henry.
Additional KRC contingency prizes valued at $600 went to Andy Bond, Adam Jordan, Jeff Burdette, Dan Morrison, Jason Armes, Roy Roush, Matt Chenoweth, Ryan Casto, Freddie Carpenter, Tony Garber, Robert Garnes and Ed Shuman.
Each track champion in the modified division received a $40 coupon good on a set of 4 Aero Wheels ($400 value) and Road Warrior Champion Matt Holcomb received a set of 4 Aero Wheels (value $220) and an additional 15 $40 coupons were given out as door prizes. Rookie of the Year Derrick Smith won a complete modified body compliments of Dasco Racing Fabrication valued at $1000. Each of the top 10 in the National Points in Late Model and the Modified division received trophies and $100 coupons good on any Winters Performance Products purchases-- a $2000 value.
Alice Keefer presented a power-point presentation highlighting the 2010 season and its champions, then gave closing remarks.
In closing, Keefer stated, "We hope to continue to make the playing field level for all competitors and to preserve competitive racing for our fans. It is an ongoing challenge, and we have learned a lot again this year that will make next year even better. We are working several trade shows to secure sponsors and we anxiously await the arrival of the 2011 season."
AMRA 2010 National Modified Points
1 Johnson, Kenny 1619 $5,000.00
2 Henry, Doug 1519 $2,500.00
3 Garnes, Robert 1506 $2,000.00
4 Erwin, Russell 1495 $1,800.00
5 Garber, Tony 1489 $1,700.00
6 Conrad, Vince 1478 $1,600.00
7 Hamilton, Brett 1476 $1,500.00
8 Venham, Rick, Jr. 1439 $1,400.00
9 Brogan, Buddy 1392 $1,300.00
10 Erwin, Eric 1365 $1,200.00
11 Blake, Jeremy 1361 $1,100.00
12 Evans, Robbie 1360 $1,000.00
13 Hamon, Joe 1352 $950.00
14 Roberts, J P 1303 $900.00
15 Defibaugh, Dave 1211 $850.00
16 Smith, Derrick M 1192 $800.00
17 Cox, Joe 1174 $750.00
18 Sigler, Tom 1158 $700.00
19 Roush, Jeremy 1158 $650.00
20 Brogan, Will 1143 $600.00
21 Carr, Nick 1137 $550.00
22 Patrick, Ken 1134 $500.00
23 McPherson, Mike 1132 $450.00
24 Jordan, Luke 1126 $400.00
25 Stacy, Kurt 1076 $375.00
26 Whiteman, Brian 1025 $350.00
27 Chenoweth, Matt 1020 $300.00
28 Crank, Cliff 1012 $290.00
29 Wilson, Mike 1009 $280.00
30 Holcomb, Matt E 979 $270.00
31 Arnold, Dan 954 $265.00
32 Sayre, Rod 937 $255.00
33 Montgomery, Jason 915 $255.00
34 Rhodes, Jimmy 887 $255.00
35 Boley, Dusty 846 $255.00
W.S. Hogg Insurance 2010 Rookie of the Year
1. Derrick Smith
2. Nick Carr
AMRA 2010 Road Warrior Challenge Tour
1 Matt Holcomb 625 $1,400.00
2 Joe Hamon 563 $800.00
3 Kenny Johnson 531 $650.00
4 Robert Garnes 485 $550.00
5 Mike McPherson 349 $450.00
6 Dave Defibaugh 344 $425.00
7 Chris Stotts 330 $375.00
8 Doug Henry 316 $350.00
9 Rick Venham, Jr. 284 $300.00
10 Derrick Smith 279 $275.00
AMRA 2010 National Late Model Points
1 Garnes, Chris 1619 $3,000.00
2 Carpenter, Chris 1481 $1,200.00
3 Bond, Andy 1426 $1,020.00
4 Bond, Larry 1396 $960.00
5 Burdette, Jeff 1358 $900.00
6 Morrison, Dan 1340 $840.00
7 Brookover, Travis 1261 $780.00
8 Williams, Rick 1092 $720.00
9 Mayle, Ronnie 1041 $660.00
10 McGill, Butch 1034 $610.00
11 Powell, Justin 1031 $560.00
12 Shuman, Edward 1010 $510.00
13 Corbitt, Nick 1007 $460.00
14 Swartz, Audie 985 $430.00
15 Burdette, K C 975 $400.00
16 Roush, Roy 956 $370.00
17 Scott, Robbie 950 $340.00
18 Klintworth, George 940 $325.00
19 Wolfe, Scott 926 $310.00
20 Withem, Ralph 908 $295.00
21 Roush, Tony 870 $280.00
22 Wilmoth, Paul Jr. 864 $270.00
23 Carpenter, Tyler 859 $260.00
24 Carpenter, Freddie 857 $250.00
25 Greg Oliver 851 $250.00
Road Warrior Tour Champion Matt Holcomb Over $65,000 Awarded/
RIPLEY, WV-Presenting awards in excess of $60,000 in prize money and $10,800 in contingencies, The American Motor Racing Association (AMRA) crowned its 2010 champions at its 17th annual banquet at Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley, WV Saturday, November 13. Claiming the MALTA Doors and Windows Modified Division’s National Points Championship was Kenny Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV, while Matt Holcomb, Crooksville, Ohio, was crowned as the Modified Road Warrior Challenge Tour champion. Crowned as the AMRA Late Model Division champion was Chris Garnes, Evans, WV, while Derrick Smith, Thurman, Ohio was named the W.S. Hogg Insurance "Rookie of the Year".
Since 1993 over half a million dollars has been awarded in prizes and point’s contingencies at the annual AMRA banquet. This year’s cash prizes push the AMRA record to over $609,000, putting an exclamation point on one of the selling aspects of what the AMRA is about--helping racers. The real "jewel" of the AMRA is its extravagant point fund and contingencies, an aspect of the organization that compliments a rule's program which levels the playing field for participating racers.
Overall, nearly 70 drivers of the 300-plus in attendance went home with prizes in excess of $250. Another couple dozen drivers in attendance, not in the top grid of the standings went home with contingency certificates of at least $40 or more.
The American Motor Racing Association would like to congratulate AMRA Late Model Champion Chris Garnes, AMRA National Modified Champion Kenny Johnson, and Matt Holcomb, the AMRA Road Warrior Challenge Champion. The W.S. Hogg Insurance AMRA Rookie of the Year was Derrick Smith. Johnson received a $5,000 championship check, Garnes $3,000, Matt Holcomb $1,200, and Derrick Smith $400.
The staff at the State of West Virginia-owned Cedar Lakes Resort prepared a fine buffet-style meal of turkey and steak for the black-tie affair. Many sponsors of the series and honorable attendees expressed their appreciation of the racer's appearance at the first-class affair.
Bruce Hines and Scott Wolfe served as Master of Ceremonies for the formal awards fete and banquet. Dave Poske, of Poske's Performance Parts in Parkersburg, WV, a longtime supporter of the AMRA recognized contributing sponsors and track owners for their support in making the AMRA a huge success.
"Welcome to all in attendance this evening," Poske began. "We have on tap tonight an evening of fun and fellowship and a time to talk about some of the competitive racing each of you participated in last season."
Mr. Poske noted, "I know this part of the program will take some time, but it is time well spent for these fine sponsors who invest in the AMRA. Their support is vital to the success of the organization."
"In this economy, it is worthy to mention that the AMRA is celebrating its 17th year with this annual awards banquet. Not many racing organizations can claim such a track record. At this time I would like to thank the following sponsors."
Poske recognized Wade Benjamin, MALTA Windows and Doors; Wrisco Aluminum, represented in the Ohio and WV area by Russ Gray; PBM and Mike Quesada; W.S. Hogg Insurance Agency out of Mt Vernon, Ohio, President and Owner Steve Hogg; Aero Wheels (Wayne Redman) out of Estherville, Iowa; Dasco Race Fabrication and Supply, Don Fleetwood; Robbie Evans of Evans Vinyl Signs; Pike Street Lanes, Darrin Smith; Bilstein Racing Shocks; RacersMate and Mr. Todd Buchholder; KRC Products and Mr. Mel Kluhsman; Winters Performance Products and Mr. Vaughn Winters, Jr. Hypercoil Springs and Kelly Falls; Sunoco Race Fuels; Bazell Oil and Race Fuels, Russ Bradford; Bell Racing; ADP Rivets, Hoosier Tire; Rocket Chassis, PST Driveshafts; WV Tax and Bookkeeping; and Lincoln Electric.
Poske also thanked AMRA President Larry Keefer and wife Alice for their years of dedication to the organization without receiving pay for their efforts. Next, he thanked AMRA and track officials and the participating tracks of the AMRA. Six tracks participated in the late model portion and twelve overall in the modified division.
Participating tracks from a four-state area are K-C Raceway, Rocky Top Raceway, Ohio Valley Speedway, Skyline Speedway, Tyler County Speedway, Beckley Motorsports Park, I-77 Motorsports Park, Elkins Raceway, O'Brion Oval Speedway, Princeton Speedway, Eastside Speedway, and Potomac Speedway.
Additionally, every track champion was recognized for his efforts, receiving contingency awards and a free AMRA membership for the 2011 racing season.
Jeremy Blake, an AMRA regular in the modifieds, was the winner of the Lincoln Welder with kart valued at over $900 and Bilstein Shock Package a $600 value; while Tom Arnott claimed the Bilstein Late Model package valued at $600. Brian Whiteman, the K-C Modified Champion, won the PST carbon fiber modified drive shaft along with Chris Carpenter winning the late model carbon shaft. Each shaft is valued at $500, The Schoenfeld Headers valued at $200 went to Russell Erwin, five sheets each of Wrisco Aluminum (each 5 sheet package valued at $375) went to Jeff Burdette, Tony Garber, K C. Burdette, Paul Brogan and Brett Hamilton. A pair of Hypercoil Springs a $100 value went to Kurt Stacy, Roger Garnes, Matt Holcomb, Kenny Carr and Doug Henry.
Additional KRC contingency prizes valued at $600 went to Andy Bond, Adam Jordan, Jeff Burdette, Dan Morrison, Jason Armes, Roy Roush, Matt Chenoweth, Ryan Casto, Freddie Carpenter, Tony Garber, Robert Garnes and Ed Shuman.
Each track champion in the modified division received a $40 coupon good on a set of 4 Aero Wheels ($400 value) and Road Warrior Champion Matt Holcomb received a set of 4 Aero Wheels (value $220) and an additional 15 $40 coupons were given out as door prizes. Rookie of the Year Derrick Smith won a complete modified body compliments of Dasco Racing Fabrication valued at $1000. Each of the top 10 in the National Points in Late Model and the Modified division received trophies and $100 coupons good on any Winters Performance Products purchases-- a $2000 value.
Alice Keefer presented a power-point presentation highlighting the 2010 season and its champions, then gave closing remarks.
In closing, Keefer stated, "We hope to continue to make the playing field level for all competitors and to preserve competitive racing for our fans. It is an ongoing challenge, and we have learned a lot again this year that will make next year even better. We are working several trade shows to secure sponsors and we anxiously await the arrival of the 2011 season."
AMRA 2010 National Modified Points
1 Johnson, Kenny 1619 $5,000.00
2 Henry, Doug 1519 $2,500.00
3 Garnes, Robert 1506 $2,000.00
4 Erwin, Russell 1495 $1,800.00
5 Garber, Tony 1489 $1,700.00
6 Conrad, Vince 1478 $1,600.00
7 Hamilton, Brett 1476 $1,500.00
8 Venham, Rick, Jr. 1439 $1,400.00
9 Brogan, Buddy 1392 $1,300.00
10 Erwin, Eric 1365 $1,200.00
11 Blake, Jeremy 1361 $1,100.00
12 Evans, Robbie 1360 $1,000.00
13 Hamon, Joe 1352 $950.00
14 Roberts, J P 1303 $900.00
15 Defibaugh, Dave 1211 $850.00
16 Smith, Derrick M 1192 $800.00
17 Cox, Joe 1174 $750.00
18 Sigler, Tom 1158 $700.00
19 Roush, Jeremy 1158 $650.00
20 Brogan, Will 1143 $600.00
21 Carr, Nick 1137 $550.00
22 Patrick, Ken 1134 $500.00
23 McPherson, Mike 1132 $450.00
24 Jordan, Luke 1126 $400.00
25 Stacy, Kurt 1076 $375.00
26 Whiteman, Brian 1025 $350.00
27 Chenoweth, Matt 1020 $300.00
28 Crank, Cliff 1012 $290.00
29 Wilson, Mike 1009 $280.00
30 Holcomb, Matt E 979 $270.00
31 Arnold, Dan 954 $265.00
32 Sayre, Rod 937 $255.00
33 Montgomery, Jason 915 $255.00
34 Rhodes, Jimmy 887 $255.00
35 Boley, Dusty 846 $255.00
W.S. Hogg Insurance 2010 Rookie of the Year
1. Derrick Smith
2. Nick Carr
AMRA 2010 Road Warrior Challenge Tour
1 Matt Holcomb 625 $1,400.00
2 Joe Hamon 563 $800.00
3 Kenny Johnson 531 $650.00
4 Robert Garnes 485 $550.00
5 Mike McPherson 349 $450.00
6 Dave Defibaugh 344 $425.00
7 Chris Stotts 330 $375.00
8 Doug Henry 316 $350.00
9 Rick Venham, Jr. 284 $300.00
10 Derrick Smith 279 $275.00
AMRA 2010 National Late Model Points
1 Garnes, Chris 1619 $3,000.00
2 Carpenter, Chris 1481 $1,200.00
3 Bond, Andy 1426 $1,020.00
4 Bond, Larry 1396 $960.00
5 Burdette, Jeff 1358 $900.00
6 Morrison, Dan 1340 $840.00
7 Brookover, Travis 1261 $780.00
8 Williams, Rick 1092 $720.00
9 Mayle, Ronnie 1041 $660.00
10 McGill, Butch 1034 $610.00
11 Powell, Justin 1031 $560.00
12 Shuman, Edward 1010 $510.00
13 Corbitt, Nick 1007 $460.00
14 Swartz, Audie 985 $430.00
15 Burdette, K C 975 $400.00
16 Roush, Roy 956 $370.00
17 Scott, Robbie 950 $340.00
18 Klintworth, George 940 $325.00
19 Wolfe, Scott 926 $310.00
20 Withem, Ralph 908 $295.00
21 Roush, Tony 870 $280.00
22 Wilmoth, Paul Jr. 864 $270.00
23 Carpenter, Tyler 859 $260.00
24 Carpenter, Freddie 857 $250.00
25 Greg Oliver 851 $250.00
