MARRC News: 1999 Awards Banquet

MARRC Awards Banquet

January 16, 1999

The Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Club celebrated another season of motorcycle racing with the annual awards banquet at the Eisenhower Metro Holiday Inn in Alexandria, VA. Rider and worker awards were presented for a variety of topics, all topped off with a buffet dinner. The complete list of MARRC award winners from the 1998 season are listed on the 1998/9 Awards page.

Special thanks goes to Wendy Karppi for planning the dinner and arranging the rider awards. MARRC hopes that everyone attending enjoyed dinner and had a great time. Congratulations to all the riders and volunteers recognized during the banquet -- all the awards were richly deserved.

Thanks to Dean Beasom for all the photos! And as always, click the thumbnails for the full-size image.

These faces should be recognizable to anyone that has been to Summit Point during a motorcycle race weekend. The members of this group have volunteered at least 13 man-days per person, either cornerworking, race school instructing, cooking, or assisting the club behind the scenes. For their efforts, they each have been presented a personalized MARRC logo jacket.

The Cornerworker of the Year, MARRC's version of the MVP, Richard Tucker (right) receives his well-deserved award from last year's winner Howard Weiss.

MARRC Secretary Roger Bacon performs his official duties by starting the meeting to report on club activities during 1998.

Tim Bemisderfer (left) receives the Heavywieght Rider of the Year Award from John Capen. His brother, Bryan, co-won the award, the first time in recent memory that two people split an award. It's fitting that both share the award, since Tim and his brother swapped the Summit Point track record during 1998. Tim set it last with an amazing 1:16.84.

Harry Morse Cup winner Bill Bloom receives his trophy from Roger Lyle and Judy Morse.

Here are the people that help MARRC tick. Pictured left to right: Membership chairman Bill Powers, Secretary Roger Bacon, Treasurer Howard Weiss, VP Wendy Karppi, Race School Director Brian Summers, President Roger Lyle, Randy Dalmas, Sandy Powers, David Rickman, Newsletter editors Kris and Jim Davis, Mark Shockley, Carol Hickey, Rick Beggs, and Race Controller John Capen.

The 1999 MARRC Board of Directors from left to right: Howard Weiss, Randy Dalmas, Vice-President Wendy Karppi, David Rickman, Mark Shockley, President Roger Lyle, Rick Beggs, John Capen, and Secretary Roger Bacon.

Richard Chambers, well-known racing announcer during Bike Week and other AMA events, receives his President Award from MARRC President Roger Lyle.

MARRC Cup winners present the cup to John Capen. Regulars at Summit Point should recognize at least a few of these faces, from left to right: Al Wilcox, Wendy Karppi, Roger Lyle, Rich Sturges, Bill Powers, John Capen, Roger Bacon, and David Rickman.

MARRC Director Randy Dalmas reports on public relations and newsletter activity during 1998.

MARRC Hospitality Chairperson Carol Hickey discusses 1998 and her efforts in organizing such events as go-karting. Carol also ensures that cards and flowers are sent to injured riders on behalf of the club.

MARRC Vice-President Wendy Karppi prepares to make another award presentation.

Roger Lyle, MARRC President and banquet master of ceremonies, gets things started with one of his stories. If there was one person that personified MARRC through his hard work and dedication, it's this man.

Roger Lyle presents Susan Myers with a $100 check for her t-shirt design, displayed by Roger. Susan entered this design with several other quality entries, and the MARRC board of directors chose her entry as the winning design. Keep an eye out during 1999 for the t-shirt featuring this artwork.

After a hard days work at the track, you can sit down to a satisfying meal thanks in part to this great lady, Sandy Powers. Sandy coordinates the food preparation during race weekends, and always goes above and beyond the call of duty when taking care of her extended family of riders and cornerworkers.

MARRC Director David Rickman reports on the communicaton equipment used by the safety crew and riders school. David puts in uncountable hours maintaining the equipment and getting it ready for each weekend.

Middleweight Expert of the Year David Rose thanks his Dad and his sponsors for helping him to two WERA national victories during 1998.

MARRC Race School instructors are recognized for their hard work during the year. From left to right: Brian Summers, Ron Peddicord, Rick Beggs, Jim "Scooter" Ball, Karen Ball, Rich Sturges, Mike Kuster, Theresa Thompson, and Stephen Harris.

One of this season's most noted cornerworkers, Roger Stier (with microphone), receives the MARRC Hard Luck Award from Howard Weiss. We are also happy to report that Roger is healing quite well and walking under his his own power after being struck by a tumbling racebike last season.

John Capen (right) receives the MARRC Cup from last year's winner, Rich Sturges.

MARRC Roadracing School Director Brian Summers reviews the successful season the race school had in 1998.

MARRC Directors Howard Weiss (with microphone) and Mark Shockley share some laughs during the banquet ceremonies.

J. Taylor Young, the winner of the MARRC Novice Heavyweight Rider and Crash and Burn awards, describes his infamous "flight" out of Turn 10.

	These faces should be recognizable to anyone that has been to Summit Point during a motorcycle race weekend. The members of this group have volunteered at least 13 man-days per person, either cornerworking, race school instructing, cooking, or assisting the club behind the scenes. For their efforts, they each have been presented a personalized MARRC logo jacket.
	The Cornerworker of the Year, MARRC's version of the MVP, Richard Tucker (right) receives his well-deserved award from last year's winner Howard Weiss.
	MARRC Secretary Roger Bacon performs his official duties by starting the meeting to report on club activities during 1998.
	Tim Bemisderfer (left) receives the Heavywieght Rider of the Year Award from John Capen. His brother, Bryan, co-won the award, the first time in recent memory that two people split an award. It's fitting that both share the award, since Tim and his brother swapped the Summit Point track record during 1998. Tim set it last with an amazing 1:16.84.
	Harry Morse Cup winner Bill Bloom receives his trophy from Roger Lyle and Judy Morse.
	Here are the people that help MARRC tick. Pictured left to right: Membership chairman Bill Powers, Secretary Roger Bacon, Treasurer Howard Weiss, VP Wendy Karppi, Race School Director Brian Summers, President Roger Lyle, Randy Dalmas, Sandy Powers, David Rickman, Newsletter editors Kris and Jim Davis, Mark Shockley, Carol Hickey, Rick Beggs, and Race Controller John Capen.
	The 1999 MARRC Board of Directors from left to right: Howard Weiss, Randy Dalmas, Vice-President Wendy Karppi, David Rickman, Mark Shockley, President Roger Lyle, Rick Beggs, John Capen, and Secretary Roger Bacon.
	Richard Chambers, well-known racing announcer during Bike Week and other AMA events, receives his President Award from MARRC President Roger Lyle.
	MARRC Cup winners present the cup to John Capen. Regulars at Summit Point should recognize at least a few of these faces, from left to right: Al Wilcox, Wendy Karppi, Roger Lyle, Rich Sturges, Bill Powers, John Capen, Roger Bacon, and David Rickman.
	MARRC Director Randy Dalmas reports on public relations and newsletter activity during 1998.
	MARRC Hospitality Chairperson Carol Hickey discusses 1998 and her efforts in organizing such events as go-karting. Carol also ensures that cards and flowers are sent to injured riders on behalf of the club.
	MARRC Vice-President Wendy Karppi prepares to make another award presentation.
	Roger Lyle, MARRC President and banquet master of ceremonies, gets things started with one of his stories. If there was one person that personified MARRC through his hard work and dedication, it's this man.
	Roger Lyle presents Susan Myers with a $100 check for her t-shirt design, displayed by Roger. Susan entered this design with several other quality entries, and the MARRC board of directors chose her entry as the winning design. Keep an eye out during 1999 for the t-shirt featuring this artwork.
	After a hard days work at the track, you can sit down to a satisfying meal thanks in part to this great lady, Sandy Powers. Sandy coordinates the food preparation during race weekends, and always goes above and beyond the call of duty when taking care of her extended family of riders and cornerworkers.
	MARRC Director David Rickman reports on the communicaton equipment used by the safety crew and riders school. David puts in uncountable hours maintaining the equipment and getting it ready for each weekend.
	Middleweight Expert of the Year David Rose thanks his Dad and his sponsors for helping him to two WERA national victories during 1998.
	MARRC Race School instructors are recognized for their hard work during the year. From left to right: Brian Summers, Ron Peddicord, Rick Beggs, Jim "Scooter" Ball, Karen Ball, Rich Sturges, Mike Kuster, Theresa Thompson, and Stephen Harris.
	One of this season's most noted cornerworkers, Roger Stier (with microphone), receives the MARRC Hard Luck Award from Howard Weiss. We are also happy to report that Roger is healing quite well and walking under his his own power after being struck by a tumbling racebike last season.
	John Capen (right) receives the MARRC Cup from last year's winner, Rich Sturges.
	MARRC Roadracing School Director Brian Summers reviews the successful season the race school had in 1998.
	MARRC Directors Howard Weiss (with microphone) and Mark Shockley share some laughs during the banquet ceremonies.
	J. Taylor Young, the winner of the MARRC Novice Heavyweight Rider and Crash and Burn awards, describes his infamous "flight" out of Turn 10.