Champions Crowned at Ransomville Speedway's Annual Banquet
Ransomville Speedway celebrated its 2024 champions and top performers at the annual Awards Banquet. Track announcer Steven Petty and Jason Trainer hosted the event, featuring catering by Donna Eick and music by World Wide Music Productions.
Race winners on victory podium
Key Awards and Achievements:
- Driver of the Year: Cody McPherson (6 wins, second Stirling Lubricants DIRTcar Sportsman track championship)
- Owner of the Year: Andrew Sittler
- Pat Spina Mechanic of the Year: Kirk Tuttle
- Trevor Wilkins Hard Charger Award: Mat Williamson
- Ray MacIver Sportsmanship Award: Sherwood Racing
- Performance Award: Ryan Susice
- Award of Excellence: Justin Schwab
- Above and Beyond Award: Dylan Wolfe
- Key Player Award: April Matson
Division Champions:
Krown Undercoating Modified:
- Champion: Mat Williamson (4th consecutive title)
- Notable: First driver to win four consecutive Modified division titles
- Season: 4 wins, including Ron Martin Memorial Summer Nationals
Stirling Lubricants DIRTcar Sportsman:
- Champion: Cody McPherson (2nd title)
- Performance: 6 wins, consistent top-five finishes
- Runner-up: Cam Tuttle
KiPo Chevrolet Street Stock:
- Champion: Mike Welch (First title)
- Season: 2 wins, 8 top-five finishes
- Runner-up: Brandon Sherwood (3 wins)
Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stock:
- Champion: Ryan "Mr. Peanut" Plante (2nd straight title)
- Season: 2 wins, 9 top-five finishes
- Runner-up: Cole Susice (3 wins)
Kevin's Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman:
- Champion: Nigel Pendykoski
- Season: 8 wins, 11 top-five finishes
- Runner-up: Tyler Foster (2 wins)
Additional Recognition:
- Rookies of the Year: Nelson Mason (358 Modifieds) and Mike Kramarz (Sportsman)
- Most Improved Drivers: Noah Walker, Jake Bansmer, Butch Zimmerman, Jeffrey Wynes
- Best Appearing Cars: Chad Brachmann, Brett Senek, Mike Welch, Joey Zimmerman, Brooklyn Chaffee, Ian Paul
The event concluded with Race Director John Nelson announcing his retirement and management thanking the speedway staff and supporters for their dedication throughout the season.