Awards Banquet for Moberly's 24 Raceway, version 2005
Ron Lueck - Track Spokesman

Moberly, Mo. (Jan. 18, 2006) - A great group of racecar drivers, car owners and fans came out last Saturday night to attend the dinner and the end-of-season Awards Banquet for Moberly's 24 Raceway, version 2005. Right at 250 auto racing enthusiats enjoyed some good food, courtesy of Renzelmann's Kre'ative Katering, then the awards and some dancing later at the downtown Moberly Municipal Auditorium.

The large and impressive trophies were given out to these seven class champions for the 2005 season: Rick Thompson of Clark for the final season of Thunder Trucks; David Rafferty, all the way from Independence for the NEMO Dwarf Cars; David Lorton of Moberly in the 4 cyl. Hornets; Clinton Dale, Moberly, in the Hobby Stock class; Jeff Creed, a repeat winner from Cairo in the Sportsman division; Bob Woodrow of Perry for the B-modifieds; and David Holder of Clarence in the A-modified class. Congratulations go to all top ten trophy winners of each racing class!

In addition, an award for the Most Improved Driver went to Hobby Stock driver Tom Elsen of Clarence. The Hard-Luck Award was presented to Steve Hisle, Liberty for his tough times in the 01-car, also of the Hobby class. This year's Sportsmanship Award went once again to popular modified driver, Kelly Smith of Kirksville. And the Most Valuable Pit Person award was given to Rebecca Bergfield, wife of Alan and both of Harrisburg, who didn't let a little thing like "having a baby" get in the way of attending the races this season. These awards were nominated and voted on by fellow drivers, and are a great compliment to all of the clientele of 24 Raceway.

There was a slight halt in the progression of awards being given out, while the Hornet season champ, David Lorton, followed through on a promise he made. If he went on to win the championship, Lorton had voluntarily promised his ponytail of some 12 inch length, to be shorn at the Banquet and donated to Locks of Love. This cutting was done by his hairstylist, Tracy from Macon's Cut Above, and will be donated to the non-profit organization for use by children, 18 years old and younger, suffering from medical hair loss.

Track Force Racing Supplies of Kirksville, brought a race tire as well as a racing wheel for give-aways, and was among the many providers of door prizes. A very nice #24 Jeff Gordon/Dupont Nascar jacket, courtesy of Pepsi, was won by Wayne Hartman, and the grand prize of a 3 night stay at the ski area of Winter Park, Colorado was awarded to B-modified driver, Gary Wilson of Wilson's Hot Rod Shop, located outside Holliday, Mo. Now, if only he and wife Diane can learn some skiing techniques while they're out there,,,,,

The 2006 season will kick off with a practice session for the Saturday afternoon of April 1 and again on Sunday afternoon April 2. Pit passes for this Noon to dusk time will be $10.00 per person per day and grandstand viewing is free. Last year saw some 90 cars show up to test & tune on the Saturday alone. We at 24 Raceway, welcome the participation in spending the Saturday and Sunday afternoon dialing in your racecars.

Thanks to all the employees and fans for a great 2005 season and here's hoping for a better season yet to come. 

Watch for more scheduling info to come on the website of www.24racewayinmoberly.com !