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Speedway News BETHEL HONORS CHAMPIONS AT AWARDS BANQUET November 8, 2009 BETHEL, NY – On Saturday, November 7, Bethel Motor Speedway recognized its competitors and celebrated its champions at the 2009 awards banquet held at Brookside Manor in Middletown. Well over 100 people were in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of those who supported the speedway during its first full season under new ownership. The top ten in points in all of the speedway’s divisions were honored, with a spotlight on the champions in each class. The champions were Dan Conklin (Sportsman), Mike Alcaro (Legends), Norm Barnes (BMS Modified), Joe Barnes (ECS Auto Stores Pro Stock), Gary VanOrden (Street Stock), Larry O’Donnell (4 Cylinder Senior), and Jonathan McGibbon (4 Cylinder Junior). In addition to their trophy, each division champion was also the recipient of a custom-fitted leather champions’ jacket bearing the Bethel logo. All of the drivers who competed in the Bandolero class were recognized for their participation in the 2009 season. Rookie of the Year honors went to Bryanna Hurban (Sportsman), Joe DeGracia (Legends), Johnny Demarmels (BMS Modified), Kevin Skelly (Street Stock), Russell Sniffen (4 Cylinder Senior), and Vinny Stanton Jr. (4 Cylinder Junior). The recipients of the Best Appearing Car awards were Bryanna Hurban (Sportsman), Dan Wood (BMS Modified), Jim Helt (ECS Auto Stores Pro Stock), Rich Wheeler (Street Stock), and Vinny Stanton Jr. (4 Cylinders). Plaques were distributed to all drivers who competed in all of the races for their respective divisions. It is expected that Bethel ’s rules meetings for 2010 will be held in January.

We would like to thank our drivers, fans, sponsors and Bethel Motor Speedway Friends for a great 2009.  Preparations are already underway for the 2010 Season.

Bethel Motor Speedway Custom-Fitted Leather 2009 Champions’ Jackets!

The 2009 Bethel Motor Speedway Champions!

The 2009 Bethel Motor Speedway

Rookies of the Year!