11/25/2024
Birch Run Speedway
2024 Champions crowned! MARFC Children's Christmas Party up next!
Custom awards and great food greeted the attendees as the 2024 Champions of the Birch Run Speedway were honored. General Manager Gus Engelhardt and track owner Andy Suski kicked off the night by thanking everyone for a successful 2024 and for coming out to support each other at the banquet.
Division Sponsors, special guests, and Gus Engelhardt and Andy Suski gave the award winners the trophies.
Wheeler Trucking Modifieds (presented by Rex Wheeler)
5th place: Nick Clemens
4th place: Scottie Lamp
3rd place: Matt Maki
2nd place: Nick Lechota
1st place: Kyle Hayden
Limited Late Models (presented by Rickey and Deanna Bryant from Top Speed Motorsports)
5th place: Alex Fullerton
4th place: Joe Hodgeson Jr.
3rd place: Josh Hahn
2nd place: Brian Bero
1st place: Ed Muckentahler
Showcase Auto Sales Street Stocks (presented by MARFC President John Jackson)
5th place: Michael Allemon
4th place: Kyle Callahan
3rd place: John Leonard
2nd place: Duane Damon
1st place: Kevin Harder
Finish Line Seamless Gutters Pure Stocks (presented by Finish Line Seamless Gutters owner Duane Damon)
5th place: Tim Kirby
4th place: Bruce Dunton Jr.
3rd place: Andrew Burton
2nd place: Hunter Doutre
1st place: Jim Miller Jr.
Nelson Hydraulics American Trucks (presented by Nelson Hydraulics owners Tony and Dawn Nelson)
5th place: Michael Dvorscak
4th place: Anthony Duvernois
3rd place: Rickey Gillett
2nd place: Jason Dvorscak
1st place: Cam DeLong
Front Wheel Drives
5th place: Tie between Daegan Clayton and Dan Hassard
4th place: Damian Watters
3rd Place: Corbin Kelley
2nd place: Randy Moore
1st place: Nicholas Murdock
Figure 8s
5th place: Anthony Duvernois
4th place: Michael Dvorscak
3rd place: Anthony Williams
2nd place: Andrew Burton
1st place: Jason Dvorsak
Each Champion received a custom one-off trophy made by Justin Craft from 7’s Fab, a NASCAR Divisional trophy (for Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks), and their championship jacket. Second and third received trophies while third through fifth received plaques.
The rookies of the year were also recognized for their efforts and the winners were:
Dalton Worthy/Limited Late Models
Kyle Callahan/Showcase Auto Sales Street Stocks
Brandon Miller/Finish Line Seamless Gutters Pure Stocks
Jason Dvorscak/Nelson Hydraulics American Trucks
Owen Natzel/Front Wheel Drives
Jason Dvorscak/Figure 8s
Matt Elsey Jr. established a new track record for the Front Wheel Drives (16.096) and Darren Burton did the same for the Nelson Hydraulics American Trucks (16.841) and received trophies.
Class Sponsor appreciation awards were given to Wheeler Trucking, Showcase Auto Sales, Finish Line Seamless Gutters, Nelson Hydraulics, Top Speed Motorsports, and Mid Michigan Mayhem.
Glenn Schmidt was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award, while the Sportsmanship Award was presented to Darren Burton.
The night concluded with door prize giveaways being handed out before Scott Kool Productions rocked the evening.
The 2025 schedule is expected to be released on www.birchrunracing.com and the Facebook page soon. There will be activity at the Birch Run Speedway and Event Center on Sunday, December 1st. The Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club will be hosting their Children’s Christmas Party. The event starts at noon and there will be games to win prizes and Santa will be in attendance. The event will run until three and will be followed by the club's general meeting for December. Guest speakers will include 2024 Flat Rock Speedway Champions Conner Zbozien (Outlaw Super Late Models) and Kenyon Knight (Street Stocks). The event is free and is open to the public.
Submitted By: Charles Darling
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