A great banquet was had by all last weekend. The Okanangan street stock association, the West Coast Sportsman Series and the ARCA OK Tire Sportsman Series came together in Vernon for a great night of awards presentations and good fun bring the 2012 racing season to an official close. The WCSS crowned the 5th champion of the series with Logan Jewel becoming the first Northern based car to win the big prize. Kalvin Loudoun and Sarah Cornett-Ching picked up second and third respectively. Sportsman of the year was Jeff Cameron, and Barry Clayton collected most improved driver. Cassandra Walker collected up the Rookie of the year trophy. Matt Stephenson gained the most positions in every race to take home the hard charger trophy. Joe Cornett-Ching of ANJ Automotive took home the sponsor of the year trophy for his support of the series. Dale Beisik collected the hard luck trophy.
Mike Ernst Mc’d the OK Tire Series awards. Bob Williams was thanked with a signed helmet from all of the racers, for many years of hard work as president of the series. Mark Berriau earned his third top points championship, only the second driver to accomplish this in the history of the series. Mark was also awarded the most sportsmanlike driver award. Mark thanked his fellow racers as this award is voted on by fellow drivers. Collecting the second place trophy was Ian Graham. The ARCA young gun thanked everyone for a great year and threw down the challenge to Berriau for 2013. Third place hardware was collected by PG racer Logan Jewel. Crew Chief Mark Jewel collected the coveted “crew chief of the year award” for commitment above and beyond. Thanks to all of the sportsman racers who supported the series throughout the year. Thanks also to our loyal sponsors and fans that keep this great series running. Have a great off season, and see you in 2013.
Best appearing crew – 09 Ryley Seibert
Most improved driver – 19 Barry Clayton
Most sportsmanlike – 27 Mark Berriau
Best appearing car – 92 Logan Jewel
Rookie of the year – 67 Jeff Cameron – Sponsored by the Red Bluff Pub.
Long Tow award – 22 Chris Babcock
Hard Luck – 47 Trevor Adelman
Crew chief of the year - Mark Jewel Sponsor of the year - Greg at Finishline Racing Products.
Top Ten Trophy Winners:
1
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27
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Mark Berriau WIN
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488
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0
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2
|
18
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Ian Graham WIN
|
458
|
30
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3
|
92
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Logan Jewel WIN
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395
|
93
|
4
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7
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Bob Mear
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364
|
124
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5
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09
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Ryley Seibert
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346
|
142
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6
|
99
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Sarah Cornett-Ching
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339
|
149
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7
|
71
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Dave Olson WIN
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336
|
152
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8
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47
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Trevor Adelman
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324
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164
|
9
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22
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Chris Babcock
|
313
|
175
|
10
|
67
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Jeff Cameron
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268
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220
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