2015 VMRS Awards Banquet

Woody Pitkat Crowned 2015 Modified Racing Series Champion by Jim Snape
Photos by Simply the Best, Crystal Snape

Woody Pitkat and John Spence Sr.

Norm Wrenn announced his retirement

Photos by Crystal Snape

　

Saturday, November 7 the Best Western Executive Inn in Manchester, NH was the scene of the Valenti Modified Racing Series awards banquet where Woody Pitkat, car owner Peter Kulessa, crew chief Greg Felton and crew took top honors and the 2015 championship.

In his speech Pitkat praised his team for all their hard work that led to their successful season. He also thanked all of the competitors in the MRS. A special thanks to the professionalism of the MRS officials and especially to Jack Bateman for his hard work and dedication to the series and giving him and others an affordable series to run. "I admire your dedication" he said.

Along with Pitkat the next 14 drivers in the final point's standings were awarded trophies and checks. They were Chris Pasteryak, Norm Wrenn, Todd Patnode, Todd Szegedy, Donnie Lashua, Mike Willis JR, David Schneider, Dennis Perry, Jon McKennedy, Rowan Pennink, Dylan Kopec, Russ Hersey, Anthony Nocella and Kirk Alexander.

Sponsor awards.

Rob Summers presented Woody Pitkat the Hoosier Tire East award.

Gary Byington presented Woody Pitkat the Sunoco Fuel award.

Magnus Transmission, rookie of the year – Dennis Perry

Jack's Competition Engines. Most improved – Carl Medieros Junior.

Tough luck award – Todd Patnode

32 Racewear custom fire suit – Matt Mead

Sportsmanship award – Mike Willis Senior.

Dedication to racing – Matt Mead.

Mechanic of the year – Greg Felton.

Above and beyond award – officials, Laura and Jerry Elliott.

Bob Polverari professionalism on and off the track – Kirk Alexander