2013 drag racing achievements recognised by Hidden Valley Raceway

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SpikeMorrison291113The 2013 drag racing season at Hidden Valley Drag Strip was celebrated this month at the annual awards dinner.

 

Over 120 people celebrated the successful season with a number of officlals also attending and being recognised for their tireless efforts throughout the year including, Glen Bull as Motorsports NT Official of the Year, Ray Joy-Warde (track crew) and the Coles family for their efforts setting up for events.

Special acknowledgement also went to Major Sponsors 7mate, Hot 100, Shannons Insurance, Lucas Oil, Kennards Hire, CSE Comsource and Remote Asset Solutions who have provided valuable advertising and financial injections throughout the year.

The latest Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association life member was also inducted.

“Spike Morrison was selected for his involvement in establishing the Hidden Valley facility that we still use today” said HVDRA President Jay Jukes.

“He started drag racing at the old 33 mile air strip in his beloved FJ (which he still has today) and was on the committee when the move to Hidden Valley took place.”

“He has done many a working bee from clearing the bush while they started laying out the drag strip to guard railing to building the control tower and building the stairs for the tower.”

The night climaxed with competitor awards for club members. Highlights included the presentation of our first ever Top Sportsman trophies to Allan Arthus (Best Presented and Runner Up) and Grant Radcliffe (First place), as well as the unfortunate Hard Luck award going to Maddeline Joy-Warde for her bike accident back in September.

The prestigious Champion of Champions was a close race with Super Sedan racer Daniel Foreman finishing the season only 10 points behind the overall winner, Streek Bike competitor Mark Tattingham on 150 points.

“Once again on behalf of the Association I would like to thank all of the committee members, volunteer officials, competitors, sponsors and fans who have contributed to HVDRA this year” concluded Jukes.

“We look forward to an action packed year of drag racing in 2014.”

BRACKET POINTSCORE WINNER

SUPER TOYWORLD JUNIOR DRAGSTER 1ST    DANIELLE ABEL
SUPER TOYWORLD JUNIOR DRAGSTER 2ND    DARCY MULLER

STREET 1ST    BOB CZERNIAWSKI
STREET 2ND    ELLEN MUSK

STREET BIKE 1ST    MARK TATTINGHAM
STREET BIKE 2ND    JOSH SCHUIT

SUPER STREET 1ST    SHAUN BOYER
SUPER STREET 2ND    TROY MCGREGOR

SUPER SEDAN 1ST    DANIEL FOREMAN
SUPER SEDAN 2ND    GRANT ROWE

MODIFIED BIKE 1ST    CLIVE MAINLAND
MODIFIED BIKE 2ND    COLIN SAINSBURY

TOP SPORTSMAN 1ST    GRANT RADCLIFFE
TOP SPORTSMAN 2ND    ALLAN ARTHUS

OUTLAWS 1ST    TODD KNIGHT
OUTLAWS 2ND    DIETER HERRMANN

BEST PRESENTED 

   
JUNIOR    KAYNE HAGEN
STREET    ALLAN CONNORS
STREET BIKE    MADDELINE JOY-WARDE
SUPER STREET    PETER FORTE
SUPER SEDAN    TONY KANTROS
TOP SPORTSMAN    ALLAN ARTHUS
MODIFIED BIKE    HEATH COSTELLO
OUTLAWS    ROLPH DANIELSON

OTHER     

BEAT THE HEAT ON TRACK AWARD    DANIEL RICHARDSON
BEST STAGING ATTEMPT    DERRECK SPERRER
BEST FIRE SHOW    GREG REED
2013 HARD LUCK AWARD    MADDELINE JOY-WARDE
2013 ROOKIE CAR    DANIELLE ABEL
2013 ROOKIE BIKE    DANIEL RICHARDSON
ANNUAL BURNOUT COMPETITION    MATT HARDING
2013 KING OF THE VALLEY    SCOTT MACLEAN
2013 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS    MARK TATTINGHAM
2013 LIFE MEMBER    SPIKE MORRISON

 

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