Santa Pod Racers Club Perpetual Awards for the 2003 season
Once again Santa Pod Racers Club and Eurodragster.com are teaming up to give readers the chance to have input to the SPRC Perpetual Awards, which will be presented at the SPRC Dinner Dance on Saturday 21st February 2004.
For each of the 2003 season awards, the SPRC Committee has decided upon a shortlist for which votes can be submitted by E-Mail. There are seven awards in all.
How to vote
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
BEST-LOOKING CAR
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows. Click on any picture to see a larger version.
Gordon Appleton
Pro Modified Camaro
Vote for Gordon Appleton
Kenny Coleman and Ian Tubb
Super Pro ET Dragster
Vote for Coleman and Tubb
Stuart Doignie
Super Gas/Super Street BMW
Vote for Stuart Doignie
Chris Johnson
Super Pro ET MGZ
Vote for Chris Johnson
Kev Slyfield
Sportsman ET Plymouth Belvedere
Vote for Kev Slyfield
BEST-LOOKING BIKE
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows. Click on any picture to see a larger version.
Richard Gipp
Suzuki GSXR Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Richard Gipp
Martin Newbury
Kawasaki Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Martin Newbury
Paul Newman
Suzuki Hayabusa Comp Bike
Vote for Paul Newman
Steve Venables
Kawasaki ZXR Super Street Bike
Vote for Steve Venables
Paul Watson
Suzuki Hayabusa Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Paul Watson
MOST PROFESSIONAL-APPEARING TEAM
The Most Professional-Appearing Team trophy rewards not just the presentation of a race vehicle but the team's overall approach to racing. As well as a well-turned-out car or bike, the Committee have considered such aspects as the appearance and attitude of team personnel, the organisation and appearance of their pit area and support equipment, and their readiness when their class is called.
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Tim Blakemore and team, Funny Bike
Vote for Tim Blakemore and team
George Chiarella, Straight To The Point Ford Coupe, Super Pro ET
Vote for George Chiarella and team
Barry Giles and team, Giles and Hartley Dragster, Super Pro ET
Vote for Barry Giles and team
Carbon By Design Top Fuel Dragster team (owner Knut Söderquist; Purple Loans dragster, Bahco Tools dragster and Carbon By Design dragster)
Vote for the Carbon By Design team
Steve Woollatt and team, The Dealer Top Fuel Bike
Vote for Steve Woollatt and team
JAMES EDGAR MEMORIAL TROPHY
The James Edgar Memorial Trophy is awarded for outstanding performance by a Crew Chief. This year's shortlist includes the Crew Chiefs of FIA and FIM European Champions, UK National and Club Champions, and European and Series ET and speed record holders.
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Matt Gatlin, Blitzkrieg Super Comp/Super Gas Roadster (driver Tim Adam)
Vote for Matt Gatlin
Alan Jackson, Carbon By Design Top Fuel Dragster team (drivers Smax Smith, Micke Kågered, Susanne Callin and Gary Page)
Vote for Alan Jackson
Jon Webster, John Hales' Custom Car Street Eliminator '56 Chevy
Vote for Jon Webster
Roger Yelland, Team Krazy Kat Super Street Bike (rider Karl Larcombe)
Vote for Roger Yelland
Marius van der Zijden, Roel Koedam's Top Fuel Bike
Vote for Marius van der Zijden
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER
Nominees for Most Promising Newcomer have contested their first full season in 2003. The list includes UK National and Series Champions and Runners-up as well as racers who have impressed for other achievement within their chosen classes. The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Justin Aldred, Runner-up in 2003 Volkswagen Drag Racing Club VW Pro Championship
Vote for Justin Aldred
Andy Burfitt, 2003 UK National 10.90 Bike Champion
Vote for Andy Burfitt
Jerry Charles, 14th in 2003 Custom Car Street Eliminator Championship and 27th in 2003 UK National Pro ET Championship
Vote for Jerry Charles
Steve Knapp, 5th in 2003 UK National 10.90 Bike Championship
Vote for Steve Knapp
Kev Slyfield, 2003 UK National Sportsman ET Champion
Vote for Kev Slyfield
PAUL GIDDINGS MEMORIAL TROPHY
The Paul Giddings Memorial Trophy is a bike-only award is named for late racer Paul Giddings, and is presented for overcoming adversity. Nominees have typically had to endure personal problems, severe or prolonged mechanical trouble, an accident or other such troubles, but have faced those problems head-on and come out on top.
The Committee's shortlist is as follows (in alphabetical order):
Sarah Jane Head, OPM Racing Funny Bike
Vote for Sarah Jane Head
Ian King, Top Fuel Bike
Vote for Ian King
Len Paget, White Lightning Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Len Paget
Ian Turburville, S and S Sure Shot Supertwin Fuel Bike
Vote for Ian Turburville
Paul Watson, Grumpy's Busa Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Paul Watson
ALEX BRACHTVOGEL MEMORIAL TROPHY
This trophy was first awarded to Santa Pod Raceway's late Chief Marshal, Alex Brachtvogel, in 2001 to mark his outstanding contribution to Santa Pod Raceway and the sport as a whole. After Alex's death the trophy was named in his memory and continues to be awarded for contribution to drag racing.
There is no shortlist for the Alex Brachtvogel award. Nominations are invited for racers, race officials, track and safety crews, club officials, media, or anyone else who has contributed to the sport. Last year the Trophy was awarded to Phil Evans, Chair of the UK Tech Committee.
Click here to send an Alex Brachtvogel nomination.
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Once again Santa Pod Racers Club and Eurodragster.com are teaming up to give readers the chance to have input to the SPRC Perpetual Awards, which will be presented at the SPRC Dinner Dance on Saturday 21st February 2004.
For each of the 2003 season awards, the SPRC Committee has decided upon a shortlist for which votes can be submitted by E-Mail. There are seven awards in all.
How to vote
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
BEST-LOOKING CAR
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows. Click on any picture to see a larger version.
Gordon AppletonPro Modified Camaro
Vote for Gordon Appleton
Kenny Coleman and Ian TubbSuper Pro ET Dragster
Vote for Coleman and Tubb
Stuart DoignieSuper Gas/Super Street BMW
Vote for Stuart Doignie
Chris JohnsonSuper Pro ET MGZ
Vote for Chris Johnson
Kev SlyfieldSportsman ET Plymouth Belvedere
Vote for Kev Slyfield
BEST-LOOKING BIKE
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows. Click on any picture to see a larger version.
Richard GippSuzuki GSXR Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Richard Gipp
Martin NewburyKawasaki Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Martin Newbury
Paul NewmanSuzuki Hayabusa Comp Bike
Vote for Paul Newman
Steve VenablesKawasaki ZXR Super Street Bike
Vote for Steve Venables
Paul WatsonSuzuki Hayabusa Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Paul Watson
MOST PROFESSIONAL-APPEARING TEAM
The Most Professional-Appearing Team trophy rewards not just the presentation of a race vehicle but the team's overall approach to racing. As well as a well-turned-out car or bike, the Committee have considered such aspects as the appearance and attitude of team personnel, the organisation and appearance of their pit area and support equipment, and their readiness when their class is called.
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Tim Blakemore and team, Funny Bike
Vote for Tim Blakemore and team
George Chiarella, Straight To The Point Ford Coupe, Super Pro ET
Vote for George Chiarella and team
Barry Giles and team, Giles and Hartley Dragster, Super Pro ET
Vote for Barry Giles and team
Carbon By Design Top Fuel Dragster team (owner Knut Söderquist; Purple Loans dragster, Bahco Tools dragster and Carbon By Design dragster)
Vote for the Carbon By Design team
Steve Woollatt and team, The Dealer Top Fuel Bike
Vote for Steve Woollatt and team
JAMES EDGAR MEMORIAL TROPHY
The James Edgar Memorial Trophy is awarded for outstanding performance by a Crew Chief. This year's shortlist includes the Crew Chiefs of FIA and FIM European Champions, UK National and Club Champions, and European and Series ET and speed record holders.
The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Matt Gatlin, Blitzkrieg Super Comp/Super Gas Roadster (driver Tim Adam)
Vote for Matt Gatlin
Alan Jackson, Carbon By Design Top Fuel Dragster team (drivers Smax Smith, Micke Kågered, Susanne Callin and Gary Page)
Vote for Alan Jackson
Jon Webster, John Hales' Custom Car Street Eliminator '56 Chevy
Vote for Jon Webster
Roger Yelland, Team Krazy Kat Super Street Bike (rider Karl Larcombe)
Vote for Roger Yelland
Marius van der Zijden, Roel Koedam's Top Fuel Bike
Vote for Marius van der Zijden
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER
Nominees for Most Promising Newcomer have contested their first full season in 2003. The list includes UK National and Series Champions and Runners-up as well as racers who have impressed for other achievement within their chosen classes. The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Justin Aldred, Runner-up in 2003 Volkswagen Drag Racing Club VW Pro Championship
Vote for Justin Aldred
Andy Burfitt, 2003 UK National 10.90 Bike Champion
Vote for Andy Burfitt
Jerry Charles, 14th in 2003 Custom Car Street Eliminator Championship and 27th in 2003 UK National Pro ET Championship
Vote for Jerry Charles
Steve Knapp, 5th in 2003 UK National 10.90 Bike Championship
Vote for Steve Knapp
Kev Slyfield, 2003 UK National Sportsman ET Champion
Vote for Kev Slyfield
PAUL GIDDINGS MEMORIAL TROPHY
The Paul Giddings Memorial Trophy is a bike-only award is named for late racer Paul Giddings, and is presented for overcoming adversity. Nominees have typically had to endure personal problems, severe or prolonged mechanical trouble, an accident or other such troubles, but have faced those problems head-on and come out on top.
The Committee's shortlist is as follows (in alphabetical order):
Sarah Jane Head, OPM Racing Funny Bike
Vote for Sarah Jane Head
Ian King, Top Fuel Bike
Vote for Ian King
Len Paget, White Lightning Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Len Paget
Ian Turburville, S and S Sure Shot Supertwin Fuel Bike
Vote for Ian Turburville
Paul Watson, Grumpy's Busa Pro Stock Bike
Vote for Paul Watson
ALEX BRACHTVOGEL MEMORIAL TROPHY
This trophy was first awarded to Santa Pod Raceway's late Chief Marshal, Alex Brachtvogel, in 2001 to mark his outstanding contribution to Santa Pod Raceway and the sport as a whole. After Alex's death the trophy was named in his memory and continues to be awarded for contribution to drag racing.
There is no shortlist for the Alex Brachtvogel award. Nominations are invited for racers, race officials, track and safety crews, club officials, media, or anyone else who has contributed to the sport. Last year the Trophy was awarded to Phil Evans, Chair of the UK Tech Committee.
Click here to send an Alex Brachtvogel nomination.
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