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Any big news from the Knoxille banquet last night?

Was Katich the MC?

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From Knoxvilleraceway.Com

Lucas Oil Announcement Headlines 2008 Knoxville Raceway Banquet!

11/23/2008 - Lucas Oil Announcement Headlines 2008 Knoxville Raceway Banquet!

(Bill W) November 23, 2008 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 22 in the Dyer-Hudson bulding on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. Headlining the night's events was the announcement from marketing director, Brian Stickel, that Lucas Oil would sponsor the 2009 Knoxville Championship Cup Series. Race Director, Ralph Capitani later commented that the track is not resting with the Lucas Oil sponsorship alone, and will be seeking additional sponsorship for the weekly program at Knoxville Raceway.

After a banquet feast was served, renowned hypnotist, Dan Lorinitis, welcomed fourteen volunteers to the stage led by drivers, Billy AlleyBilly Alley, Natalie SatherNatalie Sather, Davey HeskinDavey Heskin and Mike MooreMike Moore as well as other prominent figures. The entertaining display lasted approximately and hour, and was followed by the Award ceremony.

Long-time Knoxville fan and supporter, Jack Morgan, received the first honor of the night as "Fan of the Year". Both 410 and 360 drivers finishing outside of the top five in points were honored next. Tanner Mason was named the "Junior Fan of the Year", and he presented Matt MoroMatt Moro (360) and Skip JacksonSkip Jackson (410) as the "Junior Fan Club Drivers of the Year". The award was Skip's fourth in a row in that category.

The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization received praise for their donations to Mackie Heimbaugh and Jeff Shepard this season. In turn, the KRCO presented their contingencies (worth $1200 each) for all drivers qualifying for the point standings. Included in each driver's package were a Bell Helmet, Impact belts and Simpson underwear, gloves, and insurance covering the drivers wherever they may compete in a racecar.

Rick Van Donselaar was awarded with the "Heritage Award". The award was well deserved for Rick, who has done much for the sport, the raceway and the fairgrounds for over 30 years. Outgoing announcer Justin Zoch received a special plaque from Capitani thanking him for his service in the booth the past several seasons. Zoch traveled to Knoxville from the Twin Cities each and every week to announce here.

The "Lyle Boyd Hard Charger Award" was next on the agenda, awarding the drivers who passed the most cars in A main events this season. Joe Beaver received the award in the 360 class, and Mark Dobmeier was the 410 winner. Mike Houseman Jr. (360) and Davey HeskinDavey Heskin (410) were named the "Most Improved Driver" in their respective classes.

Minnesota's Guy Forbrook received the honor of 410 "Owner of the Year" for the second time in his career (1991), while owner/driver Gregg Bakker from Sioux Falls, South Dakota took home the same award in the 360 class. Calvin Landis was the honoree in the "Sportsman of the Year" category in the 410 class, and was joined in the 360 class by Dustin Selvage. Finally, "Rookie of the Year" Awards went out to Jake PetersJake Peters (410) and Natalie SatherNatalie Sather (360).

The big hardware went out last to the top five drivers and owners in the point standings. In the 360 class, Brett Mather (5th), Gregg Bakker (4th), Josh HigdayJosh Higday (3rd), Jesse Giannetto (2nd) and Matt MoroMatt Moro (champion) were honored in the driver category, while Boyd and Lisa Burnham (5th), Dwight Snodgrass (4th), Bakker (3rd), Moro (2nd), and Giannetto (champion) received owner awards. The championships were the first in the careers of Moro and Giannetto, respectively.

In the 410 class, Justin HendersonJustin Henderson (5th), Brian BrownBrian Brown (4th), Mark Dobmeier (3rd), Billy AlleyBilly Alley (2nd) and Danny Lasoski (champion) were drivers honored, while owner awards went to Dan Oswalt (5th), Tim and Gina Doogs (4th), Mike Dobmeier and Dave Lunstra (3rd), Shane Sterling and Alley (2nd) and Guy Forbrook (champion). Officially, it was the eighth championship for both Lasoski and Forbrook.

For more info, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!

(Pictured) 410 track champion Danny Lasoski and 360 track champion Matt MoroMatt Moro

With such a pretty gal in the picture you would think Danny & Matt could manage a smile.

looks like she's maybe stepping on the Dudes foot with her high heal?

Maybe she doesn't have high heels on? The dude is kinda short ya know.

I would bet that Laura has on heels.

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Lasoski and Forbrook sit at the same table?

They are both too busy sucking in their stomachs!!!

They are both too busy sucking in their stomachs!!!

Now that's funny ...... especially the one on the right ....looks like he's on the "ol" 'see food' diet !!!

R.A.

S.H.S.

no they werent at the same table. bill w. you should put the videos shown at the banquet on the tracks website

-Austin Rankin

I loved the videos they played last year at the banquet. would love to see them from this year's