Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series banquet held at Camp Barnabas

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The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series closed out the 2009 season with the banquet on Sunday Oct 25, 2009 at Camp Barnabas. A great afternoon started with a blessing by Mark Penticuff for the nearly 100 guests that gathered to honor the sponsors, staff & drivers of the Show-Me Series.

After a great meal prepared by Billie Walters, Camp Barnabas Food Service Coordinator, the first presentation went to Camp Barnabas. The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series presented Camp Barnabas with a $1000 donation which was raised over the summer at each Show-Me Series event in memory of Kody Essary.

Tracks where series events were held were recognized next including: Springfield Raceway, West Plains Speedway, Nevada Raceway, West Siloam Speedway, Tri-State Speedway, Monett Speedway, Outlaw Motor Speedway, & Lucas Oil Speedway.
Sponsors who support the series were next on the list, including: Race Brothers Farm and Home Supply, Hoosier Tire Midwest, Custom Cams, Brodix Heads, DuraLite Racing Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Performance Bodies, HyperCoils, BsB Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, GRT race cars, Greenlawn Funeral Homes, Frankland Rear Ends, Gary’s Used Engine Parts, Midwest Sheet Metal, Ron’s Racing Collectibles, Talon Broadcasting, Morelock Racing, B & P Discount Grocery, Auto Express, & JOCK 98.7. Sponsors who attended the banquet were recognized with a plaque and included: Country Dodge, Kluhsman Race Components, Bilstein Shocks, Powertrain Industries, and R & R Graphics.

Race Brothers Show-Me Series staff were recognized and thanked including: Jimmy Hilton, Marvin Forest & Judy Wilkerson, Linda Lebow, Bill Basnett, Mike Hudson, Linna Essary, Donna Todd, Clarissa Essary, & Garrett Essary. Bonnie Essary, Jeannie & Lynnette Tindle & Kelsey Basnett were thanked for helping out when needed.

Pictures for the video shown during the banquet were taken by Clarissa Essary, Rick & Wendy Bohonek from Reporting the Dirt, and Mike Musslin of Checkered Flag Photography. Wendy Bohonek prepared a photo for each driver’s points finishing position that were presented to the drivers.

A few special awards were given to the drivers including a “Perfect attendance award” to driver, Kevin Henson & crew chief Johnny Henson for attending every Show-Me event between 2004-2009.

Jim Fulp, Leslie Essary, & Ken Essary were recognized for winning a race every season since 2004.

The Sportsmanship award was presented to Bill McMurtrie. James Tindle designed an etched mirror as the award. The Auto Xpress Rookie was presented to Larry Campbell, along with a 5 foot tall trophy and $1000.

The Midwest Sheet Metal Hard Luck award went to Phil Edmondson. Phil received a gift certificate for 5 sheets of metal from Midwest Sheet Metal.

Finishing order of drivers: (contingency prize values & total winnings are approximate.)

22. Chris Lapp* - $500 cash
Attended 10 of 13 events – Rookie of the Year contender
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
$50 gift certificate to Ron’s Racing Collectibles
Total of $575

21. Kevin Brown - $525 cash
Attended 9 of 13 events – 1 top 5, 1 top 10
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
½ off a driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $100
Total of $600

20. Ron Johnson - $550
Attended all events
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
½ off a driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $100
Total of $600

19. Scott Fry - $ 575 cash
Attended all events
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
½ off a driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $100
Total $ 700

18. Jordan Holloway - $600 cash
Attended 11 of 13 events – 1 top 10
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
Total of $725

17. Chris Morelock - $ 625 cash
Attended 11 of 13 events with 1 top 5’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
Total of $750

16. Tim Adams - $ 650 cash
Attended 10 of 13 events with 3 top 10
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
Total of $800

15. Mark Penticuff - $ 675 cash
Attended all 13 events
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Total of $850

14. Phil Edmondson - $700 cash
Attended 10 of 13 events with 1 top 5 and 3 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Hard Luck Award from Midwest Sheet Metal $400
Total of $1325

13. Randy Galloway - $725 cash
Attended all events
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
$50 Ron’s Racing Collectibles GC
$100 Custom Cams GC
½ off GRT Chassis $2000
Total of $ 2900

11. Kathy Tonoli - $812.50
Attended all events with 2 top 10’s
Nosepiece & headlight decal kit from Performance Bodies $150
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Total of $1162.50

11. Chris Deaton - $ 1050 cash
Attended all events with 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Free Driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $150.00
Total of $ 1162.50

10. Bill McMurtrie - $1000 cash
Attended all events with 3 top 5’s, 4 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Nosepiece & Headlight decal kit from Performance Bodies $150
Total of $ 1400

9. Jarrod Hilton - $1125 cash
Attended all races with 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
$100 Custom Cams GC
Set of Birdcages from BsB $850
Total - $2200

7. Rick Lebow - $ 1312.50 cash
Attended all races with 3 top 5’s, 5 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Valve Covers from Gary’s Used Engine Parts $285
Total - $1800

7. Kevin Henson - $ 1312.50 cash
Attended all races with 1 top 5’s, 5 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
25% off purchase of DuraLite Wheels
$100 Custom Cams GC
Free Driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $150.00
Total $ 1650

6. Jim Fulp - $1500 cash
Attended all races with 1 wins, 2 top 5, 6 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
$100 Custom Cams GC
Nosepiece & Headlight decal kit from Performance Bodies $150
$50 Gift Certificate to Ron’s Racing Collectibles
Total - $1825

5. Rex Merritt - $ 1625 cash
Attended all races with 4 top 5’s, 7 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
$100 Custom Cams GC
Free Driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $150
$50 Gift Certificate to Ron’s Racing Collectibles
Total - $ 1975

4. Larry Campbell - $ 1750 cash
Attended all races with 1 win, 6 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
Auto Xpress Rookie of the Year $1000
Nosepiece & Headlight decal kit from Performance Bodies $150
$100 Custom Cams GC
Hoosier Racing Tires Rookie of the year jacket $60
5 Sheets of Sheet Metal from Midwest Sheet Metal $400
Set of Headers from Schoenfeld $200
$50 gift certificate to Ron’s Racing Collectibles
Set of Lug Nuts from KRC $40
Total of $ 3600

3. Ken Essary - $2000 cash
Attended all races with 1 win, 9 top 5’s, 2 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
Free Driveshaft from Powertrain Industries $150
Set of HyperCoil Springs $300
Total of $2675

2. Leslie Essary - $2250 cash
Attended all races with 2 wins, 8 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
$600 Bilstein Shocks
Oil tank from Peterson Fluid System - $550
Total of $3425

1. Justin Wells – $ 3125 cash
Attended all races with 6 wins, 5 top 5’s, 2 top 10’s
B & J Speed Specialties Carburetor cap & air cleaner nut $25
Set of Schoenfeld Headers – $200
5 sheets of metal Midwest Sheet Metal - $400
Set of Heads from Brodix - $1050
Custom Cams gift certificate for $100
$60 Hoosier Racing tires jacket
Nosepiece & headlight decal kit from Performance Bodies $150.00
$50 gift certificate to Ron’s Racing Collectibles
Set of Lug Nuts from KRC $40
Total $5200

Grand total of $51,000 point fund
$ 25,000 in cash
$ 15,000 in prizes