A first for MX92
By TMX Archives on 8th Dec 06
THE MX92 club held its first annual Awards Presentation Evening on Saturday night at Hinkley Island Hotel, Leicester, where a great night was enjoyed by all with a three-course dinner.
Awards were presented by guest speaker Matt Winstanley.
The trophies were absolutely brilliant, sometimes matching the height of the riders.
The formal part of the evening was followed by dancing. Raffle prizes for the evening were donated by the club's own spares van, Bar2Bar, which has supported the club during its inaugural season.
The evening commenced with Club Chairman, Keith Caines, interviewing Matt Winstanley and then he provided a brief background commentary about each rider receiving an award.
Bouquets of flowers and bottles of spirits were presented to those hardworking background helpers including the lap-scorers, start-gate operatives, clerks of the course, and report writers. A family award went to the Anguish family who have worked relentlessly all season.
After completing their first season the club championship, the positions and special awards were as follows.
FINAL 2006 SERIES STANDINGS
Auto: 1 Hayden Barnsley, 2 Alex Hamer, 3 George Johnson, 4 Liam Naven.
Junior 65cc: 1 Daniel Wright, 2 Joe Anguish, 3 Connor Field, 4 Warrick Gibbs, 5 Liam Finn, 6 Aaron Ritchie.
Small-wheel 85cc: 1 Cole Hunter, 2 Luke Crowther, 3 Luke Shaw, 4 Oliver Martin, 5 Ryan Petfield, 6 Zak Biggs, 7 Jack Whitworth.
Big-wheel 85cc: 1 Richard Davies, 2 Bryn Clarke, 3 Tom Woolley, 4 Ashley Collins, 5 Jake Lord, 6 Will Fellows, 7 Lee Merrington.
Youth 125cc: 1 Lee Harrison, 2 Zavier Caines, 3 Ryan Jones, 4 Sarah Whitworth, 5 Davie Atkins.
Adult 125/250cc: 1 Ashley Harland, 2 Dean Brown, 3 Louis Valentine, 4 Sarah Brown, 5 Daniel Chapman.
Adult Open: Michael Brunt.
RIDER OF THE YEAR
Auto: Jay Hague.
Junior 65cc: Daniel Wright.
Small-wheel 85cc: Ryan Petfield.
Youth 125cc: Sarah Whitworth.
Adult 125/250cc: Ashley Harland & Louis Valentine.
NON-QUALIFIED RIDERS AWARDS
Auto: Jay Hague & Jack Johnson.
Junior 65cc: Jack Biggs & Luke Bull.
Big-wheel 85cc: Scott Hedley.
CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS
Most Improved: Alex Hamer.
Best Come-back from Injury: Liam Naven.
Best Upgraded Rider: Connor Field.
Chairman's Riders: Sarah Whitworth and Sarah Brown.
CLERK OF THE COURSE AWARDS
Riders Awards: Liam Finn & Warwick Gibbs.
Riders Rider Award: Alex Hamer.