Our inaugural awards presentation was performed in co-junction with the annual Trail-Way Speedway awards banquet on 11/10/07.

Our award presentation started with the achievement awards; These awards were voted upon by our fellow competitors; 

For those that never noticed this particular car.. please see your eye doctor in the morning…. This machine was always immaculate with the team continuously washing and waxing the day glow pink racing machine   ( even between the heats and feature)  

Congratulations on the Best Appearing Car award goes to the

WeeBee Team and

Kerry Schanz

A lot can be said about this next team, but they are genuinely one of the nicest teams in the pits. Although this award is presented to the driver, we would like to make special mention to the team members,  Gary and Jay for all of the laughs and good times before and after the racing. This driver and team typified the exact qualities that this award exemplifies. Always quick to give credit for his winning performances to others, and also willing to help everyone in the pits.

Congratulations on the Sportsman Award goes to

Donnie Hendershot

The next award was measured on the overall performance improvement from the start of the season to the end of the season. This season the award could also be called the tire gauge award due to the fact the recipient used a tire gauge that was out by 5lbs until Scott Spahr noticed how hard the tire was and measured it with his gauge. At that time 2 new tire gauges were purchased and we saw a vast improvement in the competitiveness of this car…..

Congratulations on the Most Improved Award goes to

Rohan Beasley

When the teams that voted looked back on the season to find an example of “Hard Luck” it was obvious by the voting that one incident stood out from the rest. Leading a heat race by over a straight away, but still driving like he needed a last lap pass to win (in the pits later he explained that he was trying to set an 8 lap record), this driver managed to flip his car in Turn 1 / 2. At that time this award could have been renamed the “ broke back mountain award” since the driver managed to break his back and miss the rest of the season.

Congratulations , and in this case commiserations on the Hard Luck Award goes to

Sean Campbell

In our inaugural year… it was obvious that a special award was needed. Sidewinder Sprints appreciates the extra effort that one particular team put in to support the most exciting, fastest growing new class ever in the history of micro racing

From the start of the year in Atlantic City to the final race at Path Valley…

They were there.

When we needed to perform an exhibition at Lanco……

They were there.

When cars were being crashed in hot laps……

They were there.

When team cars had a magnetic attraction….

They were there.

When crashed parts needed to be replaced….

They were there.

This award was presented to the one driver/car owner gave tremendous support to Sidewinder Sprints and especially the parts suppliers.

What better to award the winner than actual parts from H & H Wings that he can use in the coming season…..

In appreciation for his efforts… we are pleased to announce the inaugural….

Got Funked Award.

And the winner is Gary Funck !

And now to the Season Points Award winners.

Sidewinder Sprints 5^th Place

This driver led many races during the year in his Kawasaki powered Hyper, but was unable to clench victory due in part to his lack of physical fitness creating a very tired driver  over the last 3-5 laps ( so he says) helping him to achieve more 2^nd place finishes after leading, than anyone else. We thought about awarding a gym membership to help him in the 2008 season.. but then we remembered that he owns a gym. That got us to thinking….. maybe he wasn’t really getting tired… so that excuse cannot be used by this driver in 2008.

Congratulations to our inaugural “ Bridesmaid” and 5^th place points finisher

Jason Morrison

Sidewinder Sprints 4^th Place

This team put in a huge effort this year. Coming from the world of Mod Lites, this was Gary’s first winged race car. The Mod Lite driving style  of throwing the car at the corner was evident early in the season, but with more seat time, Gary started to learn the “winged” driving style in his Suzuki powered Hyper. This helped Gary set our first ever 8 lap heat race record at Trail-Way. Gary will be back with his two car team next season stronger than ever.

Congratulations to our inaugural 4^th place points finisher

Gary Funck 

Sidewinder Sprints 3rd Place

Our third place finisher doesn't need any introductions.  If any of our competitors eat, breath and sleep racing it is Rohan Beasley AKA the Cobra or as some of us know him the "Parrot."  Rohan has been elemental in the success of the Sidewinder Sprints. His enthusiasm for racing shows on and off the track. 

Congratulations to our inaugural 3rd place points finisher

Rohan Beasley

Sidewinder Sprints 2^nd Place

It was obvious thru out the year that this driver spent a lot of time in “The Workshop”. Every time his Yamaha Powered Stallard hit the track, he was fast. With the second highest win total for the year with 4 wins, 2 each at Trail-Way and Path Valley. A great competitor that’s always quick to lend a hand to anyone needing it.

Congratulations to our inaugural 2nd place points finisher

Mark Strickler

Sidewinder Sprints Champion

There is a great deal that can be said about our inaugural championship team. This team was inspired by the new start of the Sidewinder Sprints to rejoin the small car classes …. Only this time they decided to roll the dice on a new start up Micro Sprint chassis builder, Henchcraft Racing Products. Rick Hench is well known for his mini-sprint program. This combination became unstoppable. Path Valley became dominated by the #7  Suzuki powered Henchcraft with a total of 6 wins. Donnie also picked up a win at Trail-Way to give him a total of 7 wins for the season. The Hendershot team’s biggest win of the year came at the Path Valley Sprint Nationals were they were able to pick up a cool $1500. Ably crewed by Gary and Jay, the Hendershot team has set the standard for the 2008 teams to aim for.

Congratulations to our inaugural 1st place points finisher and 2007 Sidewinder Sprints Champion

Donnie Hendershot

Special mention must go to our season naming rights partner, Pancho’s Racing Products. This was a perfect partnership in our first season.

Pancho’s joined the micro-sprint community by offering new and used micro-sprint parts. Previously known for their full size sprint car parts, Pancho’s Racing Products has been able to fill a much needed void in the supply of high quality new and used parts for the micro-sprint divisions.

Pancho was presented a plague in appreciation of their support in the 2007 season.

Pancho's Racing Products ( www.panchosracingproducts.com ) For all of your new and used Micro Sprint and Sprint Car parts.
140 Enterprise Dr.
Suite D
New Oxford, PA 17350 and they can be contacted by either phone : 717-624-0090 or email info@panchosracingproducts.com

Our awards presentation would not be complete without out us extending our thanks to our contingency award partners.

Guhl Motors( www.guhlmotors.com )  ; For the best fuel injection conversions ; For a limited time, call Don (717-625-1411) and ask about the Sidewinder Special for your fuel injection conversions (600 and 1000)
 
Keizer Wheels ( www.Keizerwheels.com );The ultimate in racing wheels

American Racer / Lias Tires (www.americanraceronline.com) ( www.liastire.com ); For the tires that provide the best racing action.

SC Signs and Designs  www.scsigns.net ; For standout vinyl graphics.

H&H Wings...Phone 717-303-8231;    Wings that make you fly ! ; Call Chris now for his winter wing special !

H& H Wings also provided a special end of year bonus!  The highest placed car that uses H&H Wings in the end of year points receives a gift certificate a free single combo deal ( 1 front wing and one top wing) The winner of this bonus award was Rohan Beasley with his 3^rd place points finish.

Sidewinder Sprints would also like to thank our fellow competitors that had the guts to take a chance on an idea. We realize that each team placed their trust in us to produce a series that contains costs, increased the Hp and put more excitement into racing. A huge thank you from us to the 33 different drivers that participated in 2007.

Also, special thanks must go to Paige Lynch for helping perform tech inspections during the course of the season.

It has been a fantastic first year. This time last year we had just 2 cars…This year we have over 30 and we continue to grow every week. I know that both Jason and myself have appreciated the encouraging words thru out the year and the support shown by the teams that joined our inaugural season. We will continue to build on the foundation that was started this season and look forward to racing with you all in 2008

Last but not least Sidewinder Sprints would like to thank the Management and Staff of Trail-Way Speedway for allowing us to present our awards during their awards banquet.   Trail-Way Speedway was presented with a plague  in appreciation of their commitment, vision and partnership in our inaugural 2007 season. We look forward to many more successful years ahead.

Sidewinder Sprints will next appear at Trail-Way Speedway on 03/15/08

Sidewinder Sprints final points;