TROPHIES & AWARDS

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Recognition of great sportsmanship, car preparation, competition results and driver/athlete improvement and core to this championship.

The Crossflow Cup - Is awarded to the driver whose character, effort, and conduct, the Cup committee feels is emblematic of the sport. Past winners Dan Wise (2017) Kim Madrid (2018), Chris Porritt (2019), Jay Streets (2020), Andrew Wait (2021) Ed & Dana VanTassel (2022), Fred Greis (2023), Thomas and Jason Blackmon (2024)

The Series MVP - Is awarded to the driver who has shown steady progress in the face of adversity or inexperience, and whose on-track performance is exemplary both as a sportsman, and a driver. Past winners Martin Lauber (2017), Chris Schoap (2018), Ed Lauber (2019), Ed Van Tassell (2020), Steve Romak (2021), Kelly Heil (2022), Brian Forster (2023), Danny Baker (2024)

FFanciest Ford - Is awarded for outstanding car preparation. The committee looks for period correctness, craftmanship, and “coolness”. Past winners Geir Ramleth for his Lotus 51 (2017), Laurent Parmantier for his Crossle 16/20 (2018), Chris Locke for his Merlyn MK 11A (2019), Michael Wirrick for his Zink (2020), Marty Benck for his Titan MK 6 (2021), Tom Minnich for his Tiga FFA 80 (2022), Jack Wilson’s Winkleman WDF3 (2023), Ed Abate (2024)

Rookie of the Year - Presented to the novice driver that made steady sensible progress throughout the season. The 2018 Rookie of the year was Will Jackson, 2019 David Dupuis, 2020 Oliver Ramleth, 2021 Colin Cross, 2022 Wade Carter, 2023 Max Minshull, 2024 Oliver Abate

Mechanic of the Year - (new in 2022!) Katusha Speed Shop 2022, Steve Raymond of AutoSpa 2023, Aaron Schuster of Shippert Racing Services 2024

Top Gun Shootout - created in 2023 as a non-points shootout race taking place at the conclusion of the season. Drivers qualify either by taking overall pole position or securing the hard charger of a race. Random grid spots are drawn the day of the event. Winner takes home the BELT and bragging rights. 2023- Danny Baker, 2024- Adam White


Championship Trophies - The series championship trophies go to the top three points scorers in Historic Ford and Club Ford.

2017 Historic Ford Champion was Nic Colyvas, followed by Martin Lauber and Tom Kreger

2018 Historic Ford Champion was Art Hebert, followed by Martin Lauber and Andrew Wait

2019 Historic Ford Champion was Danny Baker, followed by Andrew Wait and Art Hebert

2020 Historic Ford Champion was Danny Baker, followed by Bob Lesnett and Martin Lauber

2021 Historic Ford Champion was Danny Baker, followed by Steve Romak and Martin Lauber

2022 Historic Ford Champion was Martin Lauber, followed by Andrew Wait and Danny Baker

2023 Historic Ford Champion was Andrew Wait, followed by Martin Lauber and Art Hebert

2024 Historic Ford Champion was Mark Smith, followed by Oliver Ramleth and Danny Baker


2017 Club Ford Champion was Dan Wise, followed by Tom Duncan and Norm Cowdrey

2018 Club Ford Champion was Todd Strong, followed by Dan Wise and Norm Cowdrey

2019 Club Ford Champion was Tom Duncan, followed by David Dupuis and Dan Wise

2020 Club Ford Champion was Jeff Rothman, followed by Russ Werner and Kelly Heil

2021 Club Ford Champion was Kelly Heil, followed by Brian Forster and Dan Wise

2022 Club Ford Champion was Kelly Heil, followed by Neil Porter and Brian Swanson

2023 Club Ford Champion was Bob Lesnett, followed by Adam White and Brian Swanson

2024 Club Ford Champion was Adam White, followed by Brian Forster and Kelly Heil


Masters Division - The Masters Division, rewards the top finishing drivers who are 65 or older by January 1st of the current race season. Regardless of class, eligibility is based solely upon age. Drivers that have a class podium finish will not be eligible for the Masters award in addition. (Example: Racer X finishes 3rd in Historic Ford, is 61 years old. He or she cannot also accept a Masters award.)

Race Awards - At every race meeting there are awards for the podium in Historic Ford and Club Ford, and Masters Division.

2024 Awards



Club Ford Championship:

Adam White 69, Brian Forster 57, Kelly Heil 49

Historic Ford Championship:

Mark Smith 74, Oliver Ramleth 70, Danny Baker 53

Below : Poopy, Mechanic of the year, speeding of to help someone
Mid Left: Danny Baker, MVP
Mid Right: Ed Abate, FFanciest FFord with son Oliver Abate, Rookie of the Year
Far Right Crossflow Cup Award to father and son Thomas & Jason Blackmon

2023 AWARDS

2023 Champions, CF Bob Lesnett, HF Andrew Wait

1st Bob Lesnett, 2nd Adam White, 3rd Brian Swanson

1st Andrew Wait, 2nd Martin Lauber, 3rd Art Hebert

2022 Awards

2022 Season Finale & Awards at Sonoma

2021 Awards

2021 Season Finale Champagne Celebration

2021 Season Finale Champagne Celebration

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2021 Historic Ford Championship Podium

1st - Danny Baker

2nd - Steve Romak

3rd - Team Lauber

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2021 Club Ford Championship Podium

1st - Kelly Heil

2nd - Brian Forster

3rd - Dan Wise

2021 Awards:

Crossflow Cup: Andrew Wait, MVP: Steve Romak, Rookie of the Year: Colin Cross, Garagiste: Dan Wise

(Not picture Best Ford: Marty Benck)

2020 Awards

2020 Historic Ford Champion, Danny Baker

2020 Historic Ford Champion, Danny Baker

2019 Season Finale Podiums, Champions and Award Winners

2019 Season Finale Podiums, Champions and Award Winners

2019 Historic Ford Champion, Danny Baker

2019 Historic Ford Champion, Danny Baker

2017 Charity Challenge Winner, Art Hebert

2017 Charity Challenge Winner, Art Hebert

2018 Historic Ford Podium, Andrew Wait (3) Martin Lauber (2), Art Hebert Historic Champion, presented by Lynn St. James

2018 Historic Ford Podium, Andrew Wait (3) Martin Lauber (2), Art Hebert Historic Champion, presented by Lynn St. James

2018 Club Ford Championship Podium, Jeff Rothman (3), Dan Wise (2) Champion Todd Strong, presented by Lynn St. James

2018 Club Ford Championship Podium, Jeff Rothman (3), Dan Wise (2) Champion Todd Strong, presented by Lynn St. James

Champagne spraying just like we always dreamed we would

Champagne spraying just like we always dreamed we would

2019 Crossflow Cup Winner, Chris Porritt

2019 Crossflow Cup Winner, Chris Porritt

P2 in 2019 Historic Ford, Andrew Wait

P2 in 2019 Historic Ford, Andrew Wait