Todd Burley was named Ransomville Speedway’s Driver of the Year after winning the modified division with six feature wins during the season. Pete Bicknell was second and Chad Brachmann was third.
Ryan Susice became the youngest champion in the sportsman division. Susice won six times on the year en route to the 2009 Performance Award. Don Spatorico and Justin Wright rounded out the top three.
Derrick Borkenhagen took the checkered flag three times this season on his way to the streetstock title. Borkenhagen nipped Ricky Wachburn on the final night of racing for the title. Scott Krull was third.
Jamie O’Donnell was the Firehall Enduro champion, while Darryl Haag took the inaugural Flexcare 4-Bangers title.
Most popular driver awards, decided by fan voting, were given to Jeff McGinnis (modified), Susice (sportsman), Gerald Poole (streetstock) and Jamie Woods (4-cylinder).
Most improved awards were handed out to Tommy Flannigan (modified), John Smith (sportsman) and Webb Nashwinter (streetstock).
Best looking car went to Erick Rudolph (modified), Spatorico (sportsman), Mike Greenwalt (streetstock) and Mike Pahl (4-cylinder).
Rookie of the Year was awarded to Mat Williamson (modified), Mike Williams (sportsman) and Timmy Kott (streetstock).
Justin Wright was given the Trevor Wilkins Memorial Hard Charger award, which is given to a sportsman competitor that comes from the back on a weekly basis.
The Jimmy Binks Memorial Mechanic of the Year award was presented to Ralph Vinson, who works on his son Rich’s modified machine.
Sam Crogan was handed the Hard Luck award after he suffered a season-ending crash midway through the season.
Robbie Krull was presented with the Sportsmanship award.
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November 2, 2009
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Warriors unbeaten no more
It’s been almost a year since the Tonawanda boys basketball team felt the sting of defeat.
Tuesday, the reminder of that sting left the previously unbeaten Warriors speechless. - White records career win over Davis
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NT’s Bradt, McCabe both have bounced back
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THS tops Eden, takes sole possession of first
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Lady Jacks tripped up on senior night
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NT's Wilson qualifies for states, finishes third at NFLs
Barring another freak injury, North Tonawanda’s Eric Wilson will get a second shot at states.
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Kelly officially signs Letter of Intent to play for Clemson
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