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This message is to inform all of the upcoming Safety cell testing day, here in the Greater Detroit area.
Kevin M. Thomas
Congratulations to our 2022 Winners!
Overall High Points – Jim Sechler
1 Litre Mod – Jim Sechler
2.5 Litre Stock – Jeff Dobis
2.5 Litre Mod – Geoffrey Scott
5 Litre – Bobby King
Mario Maraldo "Prop Rider of the Year" – Phil Goodell
Rookie of the Year – Rob Betke
Hard Luck Award – Jim Wilson
Bob Ritz "Hard Charger" Award – Bobby King
Grant Ward "Unsung Hero" Award – Billy Noonan
Doc Terry Memorial Sportsmanship Award – Barry Pray
Also, while not an MPR Award, Peggy Kennard presented the Fred Alter Award to Kathy and Royce Richards for their longtime dedication to the sport of hydroplane boat racing.
Each year we go to a pre-season test & tune event for everyone to get back on the water and test their off-season changes. Drone footage by Dillon Goodell, then his onboard video.
Christina Wilson's S-20 at the 2022 Detroit Autorama. Beautiful!
Congratulations to our 2021 Winners!
Overall High Points – Chris Ritz
1 Litre – Chris Ritz
2.5 Stock – Joe Kreitzer
2.5 Mod – Dave Turner
5 Litre – Gary Chalfont
National Modified – BJ Maduri
Prop Rider of the Year – Fred Alter (accepted by Peggy Kennard)
Hard Luck Award – Steve Linn
Doc Terry Award – John Grigg III "Scooter"
Jim and Elsie Edwards Memorial Vintage Award – Paul Poledink
Hard Charger Award – Jeff Sankuer