CARC Awards Banquet 2009

   The annual CARC Awards Banquet was held on November 7th at Red & Jerry's in Sheridan, CO.  Over 170 owners, drivers, sponsors, family, and fans attended the 2009 banquet with a 1950's theme.  Many of the guest were dressed in leather jackets, poodle skirts, nerdy get-ups and even Elvis was in the building.

   The highlights of the evening was the induction of SIX new members into the CARC Hall of Fame.

   - First up was SAMMY GALLO represented by a large family contingent including Sammy Lee Gallo and Butch Snow.

   - The owner of the  famous #19, JOHN PACHELLO, was next.  John was unable to attend due to family illness.

   - Cindy Roberts tearfully accepted for the dad SAMMY SAUER also represented by daughter Michelle and son Scott.

   - "Professor Coupe" CHRIS ERTLER and wife PEGGY ERTLER were honored next.  Special guests included the McLaughlin Families.

  - The leaders of the Rhoades clan, WARREN & ELWANDA RHOADES were also inducted.  Son Bruce (also a Hall of Fame member led a large family group.

   - And finally AL STARR, owner of the green #7 was introduced.  He was accompanied by wife Dovie, son Chuck, longtime crewman Kent Hendershot also well as Bernie & Elaine Sawin.

GARY LAND #55 was crowned 2009 Club Champion and was also introduced as the clubs newest lifetime member.  FRANK DENNING III won the Gallo Trophy for the most main event wins.  MATT "The Pebble" BURTON was named Rockie of the Year 2009.

SPECIAL AWARDS

1st Time Main Event Winners: MICHAEL ANDERSON, JAIME BUBAK, CORY GORDON, SCOTT RHOADES and CARL VAIR

Hard Luck Award: CHET GRAHAM #33

Sportsman of the Year: MICHAEL ANDERSON #77

Dedication to the CARC: PAUL BREDENBERG

Man of the Year: JOHN WOODS  (Tech Inspector)

Best Appearing Car:  CHAD GUILFORD #24

Best Appearing Pit Crew: GARY LAND AND CREW OF THE #55

Most Improved Driver: CORY GORDON #21

Mechanic of the Year: ROD GUILFORD #55

2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS - Are available on-line. Note: there is a separate car # registration form this year.  Also prices have increased.  Active membership is now $60.00 and car # registraton is $35.00.  All other memberships are unchanged.  Contact Glenda Bredeson, 303-975-6394.

2010 CAR RULES - Have been announced and will be will published shortly.  Major changes included MANDATORY radio's and full-containment seats.  A maximum left-side weight rule of 56% has been implemented along with requiring the driver to sit over the the drive shaft.

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

President - Gary Land

Vice-President - Theron Bredeson

Secretary - Glenda Bredeson

Chairman of the Board - Dennis Gordon

Board Members - Chet Graham, Rod Guilford, Scott Rhoades, Joe St. Peter

Alternates - Scott Bremkamp, Steven St. Peter

UPCOMING MEETINGS

All meetings are at Gomez on Park Ave - 38th and & I-25

Dec 9 - General Meeting 7:00pm

Jan 13 - Board Meeting 6:30pm

Jan 20 - General Meeting 7:00pm