CARSON CITY (Dec. 1) – Nevada Pro Stock Association held its awards banquet to honor its champions and supporters at the Bella Vista Bistro in Carson City. President Travis Petersen was the master of ceremonies for the night.
Nevada Pro Stock Association trophies and awards.
After dinner Petersen introduced the board that includes vice president Mike McMordie, Secretary Kari Gonzalez, and Brandi Simmons Coclich as well as Gina Gonzalez who worked the raceceiver and posted results on My Laps.
Then it was time to hand out the hardware with the champion being honored first.
“It’s been a great year, comradeship and good time, that’s what it’s all about,” Jay Sears said after accepting the champion’s trophy. “Have to thank Travis and his wife as I would not be racing if it wasn’t for them.”
Jay Sears accepts his 2018 champion’s trophy from Travis Petersen (L) and Mike McMordie.
For Sears it capped off a good year but he only wound up seven points ahead of runner up combination of Robert Miller/Travis White. Following them was third place Bill Pearson driving the Nuclear Banana car owned by his uncle B.J. Pearson.
Fourth Place was Tyler Jones with Mike McMordie fifth in points. Winning Rookie of the year was Dale Tatum, who ended up 12th in the overall points championship.
Dale Tatum (hoodie) is the NPSA Rookie of the Year.
Robert Miller had a special award for the Crew Chief of the Year. It was a huge wrench and it was given to Carlos Funes as he is the crew chief for the car Sears drives.
Carlos Funes got a huge wrench as Crew Chief of the Year. The trophy was made and presented by Robert Miller and Travis Petersen.
Then Petersen spoke about the season past as well as looking ahead to 2019. The series will now be part of the Tri-State Challenge series for Pro Stocks.
Currently NPSA has eight races on its schedule but that might increase in the next few months. One special race Petersen talked about was a September event in Stockton with a $5000 to win prize.
He also indicated the $1,000 to win prize will hold for the next year but they are looking for ways to increase the purse so they can pay down to everyone in a race.
After the awards Miller got his karaoke set up going and there was much singing as well as dancing.
Those wanting further information should check the Nevada Pro Stock Association on Face Book.
REPORTER’S NOTE: There is a photo gallery at the end of the article.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
- Sunday was a big day as three different organizations staged toy runs to help brighten Christmas for those less fortunate.
A small part of the bikes that would ride in the 38th annual Reno Toy Run.
The biggest one was the 38th annual Reno Toy Run. Everyone assembled at the Reno Harley Davidson dealership. Many clubs were on hand and all brands of motorcycles were welcome to participate. The Toy Run brought hundreds of riders from the region.
Bikes decorated for the Reno Toy Run.
While many brought toys others decorated their motorcycles with them. When the run began Santa and Mrs. Claus were leading and it went through downtown Reno then ended up at the Convention Center where a sit down dinner was waiting for the participants.
The barrels for donations will be around for the next two weeks and Lithia dealerships will have some.
• Two car groups combined for a toy run of their own.
Around 10 a.m. Reno Cars and Coffee started its meet at the Kietzke Starbucks. They have these meets the first and third Sundays of the month.
Decorated vintage VW’s at the Old Slammers of Reno toy drive. Reno Cars and Coffee joined them in this effort.
Eventually everyone cruised up to the Northtowne Shopping Center where the Old Slammers of Reno Car Club was waiting at the Winco Parking lot.
A Santa was present as well as some vintage VW Buses, one of which was stuffed with toys. All those donated were destined for the Children’s Cabinet.
A vintage VW Bus was stuffed with toys destined for the Children’s Cabinet.
- On Tuesday, from 2 until 3 p.m. be sure to listen, stream or watch life on Face Book the Teresa’s Garage Radio Show. This week we’re supposed to have a special guest.
I have a preview section at 2:15 and the show covers all things automotive. Hope you’ll give us a listen.
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FINAL POINTS:
Nevada Pro Stock Association – 2018 Season.
- Final Points: 1. Jay Sears, 480, 2. Robert Miller, 471, 3. Bill Pearson, 413, 4. Tyler Jones, 394, 5. Mike McMordie, 390, 6. Jesse Gonzalez, 360, 7. James Gonzales, 306, 8.Derrick Rauscher, 298, 9. Antonio Aragon, 291, 10. Robert Mull, 251, 11. Robbie Grace, 251, 12. Dale Tatum, 187, 13. Donny Richardson, 152, 14. Terry Lawrence, 148, 15. Blane Hill, 137, 16. Scott Maehler, 121, 17. Victor Richie, 108, 18. Tommy Sampson, 78, 19. Brian Maehler, 74, 20. Alan Pace, 73, 21. Chris Annas, 72, 22. Shawn Natenstedt, 67, 23. Gordon Russell, 57, 24. Scott Kenz, 47, 25. Mike Learn, 46, 26. Phil Marino, 45, 27. James Flowers, 43, 28. John Duffie, 42, 29. Steve Borrow, 42, 30. Matt Harlow, 36, 31. Scott Flowers, 36, 32. Duffy Otteson, 35, 33. James Greenwalt, 34, 34. Bryan Hammond, 32, 35. Johnny Cobb, 30, 36. Tyler Porter, 26, 37. Brian Johnson, 7, 38. Eddie Stidham, 0.
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