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Old 02-06-2017, 11:40 AM   #1
Dave Casey
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Default ASRA celebrates 35 years of Stk,SS racing with banquet

All Star Racing Association celebrated it's 35th year of Stock and Super Stock racing with their annual awards banquet Saturday night . 114 attendees enjoyed a great dinner buffet , awards, door prizes, and dancing to a live band . The event was held at the Hotel Northampton in Northampton,MA There were attendees from all of New England and Quebec. Racers, spouses,friends and sponsors all joined in the fun filled evening.

The night was certainly special for our 2016 points champion Marc LaBrecque. The points chase was decided at the last race between long time ASRA members Marc, Gregg Sutherland, and Bob Broadbent. Marc gave a great acceptance speech which highlighted his racing from the beginning and emphasized how hard it is to win a race much less the championship.

Always rewarding are the special awards which are voted on by the membership at the banquet.

Best appearing car went to Brad Rose for his 67 Camaro stocker. Brad not only has a beautiful car, but he has been a great supporter of the association.

The ASRA Support person of the year award went to Justin Dutton a young family friend of the LaBrecque's who crews for Marc. Great to see a teenager win this award.

The most coveted voted award is the Peter O Moran Sportsman of the Year award. This years recipient is Gene Monahan. Gene has helped many racers, is always ready to lend a hand and also spent time helping the association recently when bylaws were written and adopted.

There was hardly a dry eye in the room when Bill Pomponi II and Al Mark were honor at the banquet. Both Bill and Al died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2016. They were both true sportsman racers who supported ASRA to the highest degree. I am honored to have considered them both my friends.

At 2pm in the afternoon, the annual Association meeting was held. Annually 2 Board members are up for election. The 2 members up this year were George LaBelle and Tim Stickles. they did not run for re election , and the 2 new board members elected are Eric Merryfield and Gene Monahan. Thank You George and Tim for your service to the ASRA and welcome to Eric and Gene. A nice presentation was given by the represetatives of the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame highlighting their June NHRA Div 1 national open race in Cayuga Ontario.

The 2016 race winners and top ten finishers received plaques and trophies for their accomplishments. The top 10 for 2016 are

1 Marc LaBrecque
2 Gregg Sutherland
3 Bob Broadbent
4 Pat Aubin
5 Gene Monahan
6 Tyler Fillipone
7 Bill Pomponi III (tie)
7 Billy Harper
9 Bob Moran (tie)
9 Tony Fillipone

It was great to get together with the racing community, The 2017 season is just around the corner and it would not be possible without all those involved. Special thanks to all the sponsors, especially Banks Chevrolet,Buick Cadilac GMC

more info on ASRA is available at asra-ne.com
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Old 02-08-2017, 11:16 AM   #2
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Thanks Dave , well said . It was a awesome time , I hope everyone enjoyed it is much as Joanne and I did . Looking forward to a awesome ASRA season !

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