Racers, Crews, Families, Staff and Fans celebrate 2014 Season

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November 22, 2014 Montgomery Alabama:

It is always great when racers get together in the off season and Sunday November 16th, 2014 was a day to remember. Racer, crews and families from 4 divisions gathered for the 2014 Montgomery Motor Speedway awards banquet. Almost every racer attended to gather Points fund checks, Trophies, Champion Jackets and assorted gifts and prizes awarded to the top 5 in each division.

Attendees arrived at the Holiday Inn in Hope Hull and found their way to the lobby area to watch the final NASCAR Sprint cup race on the large TV’s and exchange racing stories from the 2014 season. A big shout out goes to the staff at the Holiday Inn for great food and service though out the evening.

The Awards banquet kicked off with a 2014 highlight video from AOTV Productions Video… http://youtu.be/5TFSVYd_xr4 the video set the night for some high energy action and fun for all.

First up were Modified Minis as 3 time champion Joel Collier #71 collected the hardware for a strong year with 5 Wins and 10 top 5 finishes. 2nd was Chris Landers #9 who ran Joel hard every lap and fought back from numerous mechanical issues to score 2 wins and 9 top 5 finishes.

2014 Modified mini Champion Joel Collier mmjcReceived: MMS Points fund Check / $100.00 gift certificate AR Bodies / 100% participation award race day Pit pass / Top 5 Race day pit pass / 50% Off any work from RPM / Xtreme Suspension and a Hoosier Champions Jacket. The #71Crew Chief Jack collier received the crew chief of the year award and was presented a Hoosier champions Jacket.

2nd place Chris Landers mmcl#9 Received: MMS Points fund check / 100% participation award race day Pit pass / Top 5 Race day pit pass / $25.00 Gift Certificate AR bodies / 10 Gallons Sunoco Race Fuel

3rd Place Nick Doehring MM3NDcrop#11 Received: MMS Points Fund Check / Race day pit pass /  $200.00 Gift Certificate VDL Fuel Systems / 1 Hoosier 790 Race Tire.

4th Place Ashley Bridgemon mmab#2 Received: MMS Points Fund Check / Top 5 Race day pit pass /   1 Hoosier 790 Race Tire / 5 gallons Sunoco race Fuel.

5th place Heath Williams mmhw#82 Received: MMS Points fund check / Top 5 Race Pit Pass / 5 gallon Sunoco race Fuel / 50% off any work @ RPM /Xtreme Suspension Gift Certificate / $25.00 Rock Auto Gift Certificate.

Door prizes were awarded throughout the evening and Montgomery Motor Speedway would like to thank. Interstate Batteries, Wood Pecan Co and Gift Shop, Uncle Bob’s Dog house , Front Porch Grill, Stockyard Grill, F & E Sportsware, Auto Alignment and balance, Street Stock Race Parts, Napa Auto Parts, Hoosier Tire, VDL Fuel Systems, Sunoco Race Fuels and Shelby Concrete / Builders Supply.

Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Street Stocks provided some of the most competitive and exciting racing this Season. The Division captures the old school racing feel and was a fan favorite. Dwayne Wesenberg ssdw#31 was crowned 2014 Street Stock Champion with 2 wins and 9 top 5 finishes. Chance Atkins #17 finished the season with 3 wins and 7 top 5 finishes in second place and third place was awarded to Perry Patino #51 with 2 wins and 7 top 5 Finishes. Patino was also awarded the Budweiser pole award for the 2014 season.

2014 Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Street Stock Champion Dwayne Wesenberg Received: MMS Points Fund Check / Free Monte Carlo Nose Piece from AR Bodies / 100% participation award race day Pit pass / top 5 Race day pit pass / 50% Off any work from RPM / Xtreme Suspension / Hoosier Champions Jacket.

2nd Place Chance Atkins ssca#17 Received: MMS Points Fund Check / Top 5 Race Day pit pass / 1 Monte Carlo Door Panel from Street Stock Race Parts / $25.00 gift Certificate AR bodies / 5 Gallons Sunoco Race Fuels.

3rd Place Perry Patino sspp#51 Recieved: MMS Points Fund Check / Top 5 Race day pit pass / $200.00 gift Certificate VDL Fuel Systems / 5 gallons Sunoco race fuels / 1 Hoosier race Tire.

4th Place Joe Bethea Jr. ssjb#33 Received: MMS Points Fund Check / Top 5 Race day pit pass / 5 gallons Sunoco race fuel / 1 Hoosier Race Tire.

5th Place Kameron Wesenberg sskw#82 Received: MMS Points Fund Check /Top 5 Race day pit pass / 5 gallons Sunoco Race fuel / 50% off any work from RPM / Xtreme Suspension / $25.00 Rock Auto gift Certificate.

Pro Late Model Division was next to be honored and the championship came down to the very last race with first and second place tied in points. Race fans were treated to entertaining racing in 2014 with many side by side battles. John Bolen #2 was crowned 2014 Pro Late Model Champion with 1 win and 3 top 5 finishes in only 4 scheduled races.

2014 Pro Late Model Track Champion John Bolen lmjb#2 received: MMS Point Fund Check / Top 5 Race day pit pass / $750.00 off purchase of LM Body AR bodies / 50% off any work from RPM / Xtreme Suspension / Hoosier Champions Jacket.

2nd Place Bill Bethea III lmbbReceived: MMS Points fund Check / Top 5 Race day pit pass / $25.00 Gift Certificate AR Bodies.

3rd Place Kyle McCallum Received: MMS Points Fund Check / Top 5 Race day Pit pass /                           5 gallons Sunoco race fuel / 1 Hoosier race tire

4th Place Chuck Tuck lmctReceived: MMS Point Fund Check / Top 5 Race day Pit pass / 5 gallon Sunoco race fuel / $200.00 Gift Certificate VDL Fuel Systems / 1 Hoosier race tire.

5th Place Jordon McCallum Received: MMS Points Fund / Race day Pit Pass / 5 Gallons Sunoco race fuels / 50 % off any work RPM / Xtreme Suspension / $25.00 rock Auto Gift Certificate.

Open Sportsman had two of biggest announcement of the night as the decision was made to change the divisions name to Late Model Sportsman and a title sponsor has been inked with Interstate Batteries. The true focus was on the top 5 racers as Justin Caton #7 won his first track championship with 3 wins and 8 top 5 finishes. Caton and his team showed strength and determination keeping their nose to the grindstone throughout the long season. Team owner and crew chief Allen Caton also presented Justin with a custom championship ring to honor the #7 drivers’ success. Jason Furrow finished the season in the runner up spot with 1 win and 8 top 5 finishes. Furrow also won the Sunoco Rookie of the year honors as the highest ranking rookie in all divisions at Montgomery Motor Speedway during the 2014 season. Joe Bethea Jr. rounded out the top 3 with 1 win and 5 top 5 finishes.

2014 Open Sportsman Track Champion Justin Caton osjcReceived: MMS Points Fund Check / 100% participation award Race day Pit pass / Top 5 Race day pit pass / $500.00 gift Certificate AR Bodies off purchase of complete LM body / 50 % off any work from RPM / Xtreme Suspension / Club 12 drivers Cooling system From Cool Shirts $475 value / Hoosier Champions Jacket

2nd Jason Furrow osjfReceived: MMS Points Fund Check / 100% participation award Race day Pit pass / top 5 Race day pit pass / $25.00 Gift certificate AR Bodies / 50 % off any work from RPM / Xtreme suspension / Sunoco Racing fuel rookie of the year Jacket / Sunoco Rookie of the year Trophy.

3rd Place Joe Bethea Jr. osjbReceived:MMS Points fund check / Top 5 Race day pit pass / 5 gallons Sunoco race fuel / 1 Hoosier race tire / $200.00 Gift Certificate VDL Fuel Systems.

4th Place Larry Speakman ls os win bama 200Received: MMS Points fund Check / Top 5 Race day pit pass / 5 Gallons Sunoco Race Fuel.

5th Place Shelby Reuse ossrReceived: MMS points fund Check / Top 5 Race day Pit pass / 5 gallons Sunoco race Fuel / $25.00 Rock Auto Gift certificate.

With all the hardware handed out the 2015 Montgomery Motor Speedway schedule was handed out. Highlights include the return of the “Show me the Money” Pro late model series, 5 open wheel modified shows added for the 2015 season. The Schedule features longer special races for all local divisions, Mini Van races and a demolition derby.

Montgomery Motor Speedway has over a 60 year tradition of bringing the best in short track racing to the southeast. The Historic facility is the home of the Alabama 200 one of the most prestigious events for Super Late Model racing in the country. Montgomery Motor Speedway offers family entertainment at affordable prices. For Sponsorship opportunities please contact Stan Narrison at 334-262-6101 and follow us on Facebook. Hope to see you all in 2015!! Stan stan

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