NSWSKC 20th Season Presentations
press release
Sunday the 12th of December at the St Marys Leagues Club saw over 280 guest celebrate both the fantastic 2010 season and the 20th anniversary for the New South Wales Speedway Kart Club.
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Gavin Skene, stillshots.com.au
All season the club had been building to what they were promoting was going to be the biggest and best presentations award night ever seen in the clubs history, and the executive didn’t let anyone down.
The night started with a DVD presentation highlighting the season, produced by Cameron Coghlan, and was very well received and set the standard and tone of the night. Then as club president Wayne Baines opened proceedings with an introductory speech, anticipation started to build as to what might be planned for the evening.
During the dinner break another DVD was played which highlighted film and pictures from right across the 20 years of the clubs history and the former members in the audience were reliving past races and good times.
A full list of award winners is listed below and with so many worthy recipients receiving their rewards after a long hard season, in the middle of proceedings a special honor was given to Club president Wayne Baines as he was awarded Life membership to a standing ovation.
Above: Wayne Baines
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Gavin Skene, stillshots.com.au
In a night with so many highlights a very special moment was reached when prior to the 2010 Club Champion being crowned, the previous 19 years worth of champions were on hand to be part of this special event. The champions were introduced to the crowd and a short explanation of their achievement and indeed their special place in club history was explained. To have the previous Champions on hand to celebrate the 20th Champion was a very special moment and one that will be remembered for some time.
Above: Top three in the 2010 NSW Speedway Kart Club Championship: (l to r) 2nd Cameron Coghlan, 1st Nathan Camilleri, 3rd Michael Jordan
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Gavin Skene, stillshots.com.au
Then when all the awards were finally handed out and the night was coming to a close, members, family and friends were contemplating what a great night it was. Then, Wayne Baines at the end of his closing speech uttered the words “It's time to Kiss this season good bye “ .
The audio ramped up and the curtains opened to reveal the Australian Kiss tribute band , Kissteria.
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Gavin Skene, stillshots.com.au
The whole place erupted as the band played a 9 song set and then came back out for an encore. During the show not one member left such was the level of the performance and to see mums and dads dancing with their children up next to the stage in front of a live band was just yet another highlight in one of the most prefect nights or events seen by the club.
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Gavin Skene, stillshots.com.au
The event was 12 months in the making and the level of detailed planning form the executive was executed with such precision that this night , this evening , this event will forever be part of club folklore and history and is a befitting tribute to such a great organization as they move into a new era and their 3rd decade of speedway karting .
Awards won on the night :
Rookie of the year : Mitchell Pyne
Most Improved Junior Driver : Brittany Hickey
Most Improved Senior Driver : Michael Jordan
Club Encouragement Award : Chelsy Smith
The OnTrack Automotive Encouragement Award : Jason Richards
Best Presented Kart : Taylor Rietdyk
Roll over of the year : James Camilleri
NSW Speedway Kart Premier League winners : The Benson Bandits
The 2010 Speedcar Top Gun Challenge award : Michael Jordan
Special Service to the club award : Ann Johnson and Debbie Brandt
Above: Premier League Team of the year “The Benson Bandits"
Class Awards :
Formula 100 Drivers Driver : Donald Stevens
1st place Sean Mayo , 2nd Place Nathan Bailey , 3rd place Jonathon Bright
Junior Drivers driver : Nathan Camilleri
1st place Nathan Camilleri , 2nd place Reagan Angel , 3rd place Katelyn Hickey
Clubman Light Drivers Driver : Jade Pollock
1st place Michael Jordan ,2nd place Jason Woodward , 3rd place David Boyd
Clubman Heavy Drivers Driver : David Cochran
1st place Tim Baker , 2nd place James Camilleri , 3rd place Les Green
Rookies Drivers Driver : Luke Sayre
1st place Luke Sayre , 2nd place Kyle Angel , 3rd place Andrew Beattie
KT Modified Light Drivers Driver : Russell Minto
1st place Tim Beattie , 2nd place Greg Coghlan , 3rd place Louise Stevens
KT Modified Heavy Drivers Driver : Greg Stewart
1st place Cameron Coghlan . 2nd place Wayne Baines, 3rd place John Watton
Midgets Drivers Driver : Kaidon Brown
1st place Kaidon Brown , 2nd place Jake Donaldson , 3rd place Taylor Coghlan
Above: Best Presented Kart award - Taylor Rietdyk
Life Membership : Wayne Baines
Best and Fairest : Alana Onley
Volunteer of the year : Lloyd Armstrong
Family of the year : The Jordan Family
The Wayne Selvage award : Debbie Brandt
Presidents Award : Cameron Coghlan
Club Champions Awards
3rd place Michael Jordan
2nd place Cameron Coghlan
2010 Club Champion - Nathan Camilleri
The night was made possible for the club by its many Corporate partners and they would like to thank the following for contributing to the season and the awards night. Wescranes, Coghlan Oval Track Racing, Hopping’s Mowers, Hoosier Australia, IKD, Mark Richards Racing, Inside Speedway, Tyrepower Sydney Speedway, Stillshots, PR Machine, Design Effects, Mulgoa Quarries, Ontrack Automotive, ST Signs and Designs, V8 Max com, Castle Trophies, Max Dumesny Motorsport, Parramatta Kart Warehouse, G Force Raceware, Kissteria.
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Gavin Skene, stillshots.com.au
