MARRC News: MARRC 2002 Banquet Photos

MARRC Annual Awards Banquet

January 12, 2002
Laurel, MD

Couldn't make the MARRC banquet? Or maybe you want to find out who is the most photogenic racer without his helmet on? These questions and more are answered below. Special thanks to master photographer and member Dean Beasom for the photo work during the evening, and to Rich Sturges for pitching in with some candid photos. For a full list of award winners and a recap of the banquet, go to the banquet page. Click on each photo below to see the enlargement.

Full list of 2002 MARRC award winners

Will Astle (left) accepts the prized Cornerworker of the Year award from last year's recipient Art Sears. This award is voted on by club members to recognize the hardest working member of the safety crew. Will not only is a fabulous corner captain, but became especially well-loved as a great cook during the weekend for the MARRC staff. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Rick Beggs of Fast Lane Cycles hold the MARRC Cup, presented to the person who contributes most to the club. There is little that Rick did not do during 2001 for roadracing, between sponsoring the RRS, volunteering countless hours, donating equipment (a truck no less!) and becoming an ambassador for the sport. Photo by Dean Beasom.

The faces of the MARRC Board of Directors for the 2002 season. From left to right, VP John Capen, Treasurer Howard Weiss, Dave Back, President Wendy Leland, Tom Fitpatrick, Ryan Chapin, Secretary Randy Dalmas, and Rick Beggs. Not shown is Glen Ouye. Photo by Dean Beasom.

The true backbone of MARRC -- these volunteers all worked more than 12 days each for the club, and were presented embroidered MARRC jackets. It's too many people to mention one breath, and without them, MARRC wouldn't exist. This group features key members of the roadracing school and safety crew. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Newly minted MARRC President for 2002 Wendy Leland shares a laugh with the banquet attendees during the evening. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Volunteer award recipients Ed Morgan, Terry Reese, Dave Nash, Heather Nash, Jeannie Dalmas, Al Albanowski, and Connie Moscati. Each person volunteered at least 7 working days with the club. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Tomas Bauchiero chats with Ed Morgan during the cocktail hour before dinner. Maybe Ed is smiling because he knows that Tomas is going to win the Amatuer MW Rider of the Year Award, and Tomas doesn't. Photo by Rich Sturges.

This photo sums up MARRC in one word -- family. OK, so these three are members of the Stringfield family (Jeff, Sean, and Gwen), but they are also longtime members of the MARRC family too. Photo by Rich Sturges.

LW Amatuer of the Year Robert E. Lee (left, and yes, that's his real name!) accepts the award from Tom Fitzpatrick. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Randy Dalmas presents Steve Keener with the LW Expert award. Steve won a national CCS championship, as well as 3 regional championships in the Mid-Atlantic. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Thane Stielow and girlfriend Kathy Leavitt mug for the camera. Thane won Best Looking Bike, and Kathy recently became the Social Secretary. Coincidence? Perhaps, but there is no doubt that both were exceptional volunteers with the RRS and for the club. And Kathy does a great job sending out birthday cards and flowers. Photo by Rich Sturges.

Would you buy a used car from this man? Maybe a used bike? If its a Suzuki TLR, it would be a good choice, since Steve Harris won not only the CCS SuperTwins championship, but also received the MARRC Twins Rider of the Year. Ryan Chapin presents the plaque to the obviously happy Steve. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Loudon Motorsports accepts the Endurance Team of the Year award from Roger Lyle (right). Team owner and captain Greg Harrison accepts the award with team members Dave Yaakov, and Marc Shockley. MARRC members recognized a great endurance team, that won not only one national championship, but three, with WERA, CCS, and Formula USA. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Rick Beggs admires the visually impressive Crash and Burn award. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Ed Morgan recieves the Hard Luck award from Treasurer Howard "Doc" Weiss. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Roger Lyle (left) presents a President's Award to Roger Bacon. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Sharon Stringfield speaks after recieving a President's Award for her dedication over many years with MARRC. Not only a respected cornerworker, Sharon is invaluable in the operation in the roadracing school. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Turn about is certainly fair play. Roger Bacon presents Roger Lyle with the Harry E. Morse Cup for his lifetime achievement in roadracing. Photo by Dean Beasom.

Three generations of leadership in roadracing. Wendy Leland speaks with WERA Starter Al Wilcox and Roger Lyle about the banquet and absorbing the collective experience of both men. Photo by Dean Beasom.

MARRC is reknowned for its volunteerism, and as this spy photo shows, members are likely to pitch in just about anywhere. Here Scooter Ball stands in as the bartender for thirsty banquet attendees. Photo by Rich Sturges.

	Will Astle (left) accepts the prized Cornerworker of the Year award from last year's recipient Art Sears. This award is voted on by club members to recognize the hardest working member of the safety crew. Will not only is a fabulous corner captain, but became especially well-loved as a great cook during the weekend for the MARRC staff. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Rick Beggs of Fast Lane Cycles hold the MARRC Cup, presented to the person who contributes most to the club. There is little that Rick did not do during 2001 for roadracing, between sponsoring the RRS, volunteering countless hours, donating equipment (a truck no less!) and becoming an ambassador for the sport. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	The faces of the MARRC Board of Directors for the 2002 season. From left to right, VP John Capen, Treasurer Howard Weiss, Dave Back, President Wendy Leland, Tom Fitpatrick, Ryan Chapin, Secretary Randy Dalmas, and Rick Beggs. Not shown is Glen Ouye. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	The true backbone of MARRC -- these volunteers all worked more than 12 days each for the club, and were presented embroidered MARRC jackets. It's too many people to mention one breath, and without them, MARRC wouldn't exist. This group features key members of the roadracing school and safety crew. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Newly minted MARRC President for 2002 Wendy Leland shares a laugh with the banquet attendees during the evening. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Volunteer award recipients Ed Morgan, Terry Reese, Dave Nash, Heather Nash, Jeannie Dalmas, Al Albanowski, and Connie Moscati. Each person volunteered at least 7 working days with the club. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Tomas Bauchiero chats with Ed Morgan during the cocktail hour before dinner. Maybe Ed is smiling because he knows that Tomas is going to win the Amatuer MW Rider of the Year Award, and Tomas doesn't. Photo by Rich Sturges.
	This photo sums up MARRC in one word -- family. OK, so these three are members of the Stringfield family (Jeff, Sean, and Gwen), but they are also longtime members of the MARRC family too. Photo by Rich Sturges.
	LW Amatuer of the Year Robert E. Lee (left, and yes, that's his real name!) accepts the award from Tom Fitzpatrick. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Randy Dalmas presents Steve Keener with the LW Expert award. Steve won a national CCS championship, as well as 3 regional championships in the Mid-Atlantic. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Thane Stielow and girlfriend Kathy Leavitt mug for the camera. Thane won Best Looking Bike, and Kathy recently became the Social Secretary. Coincidence? Perhaps, but there is no doubt that both were exceptional volunteers with the RRS and for the club. And Kathy does a great job sending out birthday cards and flowers. Photo by Rich Sturges.
	Would you buy a used car from this man? Maybe a used bike? If its a Suzuki TLR, it would be a good choice, since Steve Harris won not only the CCS SuperTwins championship, but also received the MARRC Twins Rider of the Year. Ryan Chapin presents the plaque to the obviously happy Steve. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Loudon Motorsports accepts the Endurance Team of the Year award from Roger Lyle (right). Team owner and captain Greg Harrison accepts the award with team members Dave Yaakov, and Marc Shockley. MARRC members recognized a great endurance team, that won not only one national championship, but three, with WERA, CCS, and Formula USA. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Rick Beggs admires the visually impressive Crash and Burn award. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Ed Morgan recieves the Hard Luck award from Treasurer Howard "Doc" Weiss. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Roger Lyle (left) presents a President's Award to Roger Bacon. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Sharon Stringfield speaks after recieving a President's Award for her dedication over many years with MARRC. Not only a respected cornerworker, Sharon is invaluable in the operation in the roadracing school. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Turn about is certainly fair play. Roger Bacon presents Roger Lyle with the Harry E. Morse Cup for his lifetime achievement in roadracing. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	Three generations of leadership in roadracing. Wendy Leland speaks with WERA Starter Al Wilcox and Roger Lyle about the banquet and absorbing the collective experience of both men. Photo by Dean Beasom.
	MARRC is reknowned for its volunteerism, and as this spy photo shows, members are likely to pitch in just about anywhere. Here Scooter Ball stands in as the bartender for thirsty banquet attendees. Photo by Rich Sturges.