North Central Speedway Media PR Photo (Speed Photography)by Tami Jo Kuehn
On a chilly Friday night many drivers, families and fans made their way to Jack’s House Bowling Alley in Brainerd for the North Central Speedway 2011 season banquet. Mike Brown, announcer of NCS, officiated the banquet with help from Denise Blood, Promoter KT and track Owner Cliff Sasker who celebrated his 10th season at NCS.
The hornet drivers were first to receive their awards with the top three drivers being honored with trophies. In the Outlaw Hornets, Derek Brenny was champion with Ashley Mehrwerth, and Matt Everts taking the top three points. The Hornet’s top finishers went to Derek Daudt in first followed by Brandon Mehrwerth and Aaron Johnson.
The NCS Pure Stocks were next up to get their trophies and the top five drivers were announced. Track champion was Jonny Moe with Gary Ohnstad, Jr., Richard Nelson, Lance Sprague, and David Eich topping the points.
The WISSOTA classes were next up to receive their awards. The drivers who finished in points six through ten were awarded checks for their positions and drivers in points first through fifth got plaques and jackets for the class champions.
WISSOTA Street Stocks were as follows: Tim Johnson as champion, Mark Johnson, Christina Wollak, John Kropuenske, Todd Wooden, Scott Baron, Jack Peterson, Tony Yezek, John Yilek, and Dexton Koch taking the top ten positions.