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Perpetual Awards for the 2012 season Santa Pod Racers Club, Avon Park International Racing Association, Obsession Motorsports and Eurodragster.com are teaming up to give readers the chance of input to the SPRC and APIRA Perpetual Awards and the Obsession Motorsports Sportsman of the Year trophy, which will be presented at the joint APIRA / SPRC Dinner Dance and Trophy Presentation on Saturday 9th February 2013. The votes of Eurodragster.com readers will be taken into consideration when the SPRC and APIRA Committees and Obsession Motorsports decide upon their winners. For several of the 2012 season awards, shortlists have been decided for which votes can be submitted by E-Mail. How to vote The shortlists for the Perpetual Awards will be published on a regular basis starting on Monday 17th December 2012. Nominations for the Alex Brachtvogel Memorial Trophy will be accepted starting on Monday 17th December 2012 and throughout the voting period. To submit a vote, click on the link under the name for which you would like to vote. An E-Mail will automatically be generated with your chosen name in the title; all you then need to do is to hit the Send button. If the E-Mail is not automatically generated with your chosen name in the title then simply send an E-Mail to sprcawards2012@btinternet.com giving the category (Most Promising Newcomer, Best-Appearing Car, Best-Appearing Bike etc.) as the subject of the E-Mail and the name of the person for whom you wish to vote in the body of the E-Mail. One vote per E-Mail address will be accepted for each Award. Voting is per Award, so for example when you have voted for SPRC Most Promising Newcomer then you may of course vote for Best-Appearing Car, Best-Appearing Bike and so on. Please note that blatant attempts at organising mass votes - for example asking workmates, forum members or Facebook friends to vote en masse - are easily identified and all such votes will be disallowed as they have been in previous years. Concerted attempts at vote-rigging will result in the nominee being removed from the shortlist whether or not that nominee had any knowledge or involvement. SPRC MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER Nominees for SPRC Most Promising Newcomer have impressed whilst contesting their first full season or making their on-track début in 2012. The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Nick Hale, Sportsman ET Vote for Nick Hale John Przybyl, Lucas Oil Junior Dragster Vote for John Przybyl Leigh Russon, 9.50 Bike Vote for Leigh Russon Bobby Wallace, Pro ET Vote for Bobby Wallace APIRA IRIS PAGE MEMORIAL TROPHY The Iris Page Memorial Trophy is presented to a racer, team, official, marshal or other individual who has either contributed to the sport over the last twelve months, or who has achieved their own personal goals against all the odds thrown at them. The APIRA Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Dave Cherrett, Pro ET and Super Street Vote for Dave Cherrett Simon Day, APIRA and Shakespeare County Raceway Tech Crew Vote for Simon Day Chris Hartnell, Wild Bunch Vote for Chris Hartnell Tom and Craig Larman, Team Ferrett Racing, Wild Bunch Vote for Tom and Craig Larman Tony Smith, APIRA and Wild Bunch Vote for Tony Smith SPRC BEST-APPEARING CAR The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows. Click on any picture to see a large version. Rhiannon Bellenie Lucas Oil Junior Dragster Vote for Rhiannon Bellenie The Draper brothers Super Pro ET Vote for the Draper brothers Nicky Frost Super Comp Vote for Nicky Frost Martin Taylor Outlaw Flat Four Vote for Martin Taylor Mark Todd Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator Vote for Mark Todd Jon Webster Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator Vote for Jon Webster SPRC BEST-APPEARING BIKE The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows. Click on any picture to see a large version. Pete Bellenie Super Street Bike Vote for Pete Bellenie Tony Clark Comp Bike Vote for Tony Clark Phil Crossley Comp Bike Vote for Phil Crossley Rene van den Berg Top Fuel Bike Vote for Rene van den Berg APIRA ALAN WIGMORE MEMORIAL TROPHY The founder of the National Drag Racing Club, Alan Wigmore was dedicated to every aspect of the sport at home as well as in America. As Chairman of the NDRC Alan got to do just about every job there was to organise as well as run race events. This Award is presented in Alan's memory to the chosen individual who has shown the same dedication, spirit and enthusiasm for the sport which Alan showed in his years in drag racing. The APIRA Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Team Ballbreaker (Mark Coulsell), Wild Bunch Vote for Team Ballbreaker Bev Batsford, National Association of Supertwins Vote for Bev Batsford The National Sprint Association Vote for the National Sprint Association Bruno Sanderson-Brown, APIRA and Shakespeare County Raceway Vote for Bruno Sanderson-Brown Chris Schreier, APIRA and Shakespeare County Raceway Vote for Chris Schreier Angie Woods, For Ladies That Launch, APIRA and Shakespeare County Raceway Vote for Angie Woods SPRC MOST PROFESSIONAL-APPEARING TEAM The SPRC Most Professional-Appearing Team trophy recognises 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 of team name, is as follows: Paige and Belle Wheeler and the Alamo / R2B2 team, Junior Dragster Vote for Team Alamo / R2B2 Joe Kellett and the Drummin' Man team, Junior Dragster Vote for the Drummin' Man team Adz Price and Team Gridlock, Wild Bunch Vote for Team Gridlock Simon Gough and the Toomey Chevrolet team, Super Pro ET Vote for the Toomey Chevrolet team APIRA SHAKESPEARE COUNTY RACEWAY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT The Shakespeare County Raceway Award for Outstanding Achievement will be awarded to a racer who has achieved outstanding performance at Shakespeare County Raceway during the 2012 season. The APIRA Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Alan and Louis Davies, Comp Bike and Junior Drag Bike Vote for Alan and Louis Davies Vince Gibbs, Super Pro ET Vote for Vince Gibbs Cliff Griffin, Outlaw Anglia Vote for Cliff Griffin Colin Millar, Outlaw Anglia Vote for Colin Millar Dave Peters, Funny Bike Vote for Dave Peters Mike Rust, Honda Drag Series Vote for Mike Rust SPRC PAUL GIDDINGS MEMORIAL TROPHY The Paul Giddings Memorial Trophy is a bike fraternity-only award 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 woes, but have faced those problems head-on and come out on top. The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Nick Daniels, Funny Bike Vote for Nick Daniels Dave Holland, Super Street Bike Vote for Dave Holland Lizz McCarthy, Comp Bike Vote for Lizz McCarthy Leigh Russon, 9.50 Bike Vote for Leigh Russon Mark Smith, Pro Stock Bike Vote for Mark Smith APIRA SHAKESPEARE COUNTY RACEWAY SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR The Shakespeare County Raceway Sportswoman of the Year trophy recognises the efforts of women in 2012 as racers, crew members or track officials. The APIRA Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Sarah Howells, Wild Bunch Vote for Sarah Howells Deborah Laugher, Super Pro ET Vote for Deborah Laugher Lizz McCarthy, Comp Bike Vote for Lizz McCarthy Claire Meaddows, Wild Bunch Co-ordinator Vote for Claire Meaddows Giselle Moor, Supertwin ET Vote for Giselle Moor SPRC JAMES EDGAR MEMORIAL TROPHY The James Edgar Memorial Trophy is awarded for outstanding performance by a Crew Chief, tuner or crew member. The SPRC Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Alan Cook, for Richard Billings (Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator) Vote for Alan Cook Geof Hauser, for Scott Hauser (Super Pro ET) Vote for Geof Hauser Dave Moore, for Roger Moore (Pro Modified) Vote for Dave Moore Brad O'Connor, for various bike racers Vote for Brad O'Connor Steve Venables (Super Street Bike) Vote for Steve Venables Andy Wheeler, for Paige and Belle Wheeler (Lucas Oil Junior Dragster) Vote for Andy Wheeler Paul Wright, for Brian Payne (Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator) Vote for Paul Wright APIRA ENDEAVOUR AWARD The APIRA Endeavour Award is presented to a racer, team, supporter or member of the media in recognition for services rendered over the last twelve months, as well as their overall support of Avon Park International Racing Association and Shakespeare County Raceway. The APIRA Committee's shortlist, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Ed, Dan, Dave and Holly Baldwin, APIRA and SCR marshals, VW Sportsman and Gamblers Bracket Vote for the Baldwin family Simon Barlow, Team Orange Pop (Outlaw Anglia) Vote for Simon Barlow Scottie and Gina Durant, the Wild Bunch Vote for Scottie and Gina Durant Brian and Lee Huxley, Team Dark Horse (Pro ET and Gamblers Bracket) Vote for Brian and Lee Huxley Jeni Long, photographer Vote for Jeni Long The National Association of Supertwins Vote for the National Association of Supertwins MCDONALD RACING IRELAND BEST NEWCOMER TROPHY This trophy, for the most promising newcomer to contest events at Shakespeare County Raceway, was presented for the first time in 2012 and is posted by Graham, Edel and Gabrielle McDonald. The first recipient was Sportsman ET racer Nicole Parker, whose entry fee to the Springspeed Nationals and Open Sport Nationals were paid by McDonald Racing in addition to the trophy. The shortlist for the McDonald Racing Ireland Best Newcomer trophy, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Jo Brookes, Supertwin Gas Vote for Jo Brookes Steve Cherrett, Sportsman ET Vote for Steve Cherrett Nick, Nigel and Ricky Hale, Sportsman ET Vote for Nick, Nigel and Ricky Hale Michelle Mockford, Outlaw Anglia Vote for Michelle Mockford Carey Wadey, Supertwin ET Vote for Carey Wadey Craig Wright, Sportsman ET Vote for Craig Wright OBSESSION MOTORSPORTS SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR TROPHY The Sportsman of the Year trophy is presented by Obsession Motorsports in memory of the late Terry Gibbs, a fervent supporter of Sportsman racing who himself raced before becoming a race and show promoter. The trophy is awarded to an individual who typifies the spirit of Sportsman drag racing either as a racer themselves or as someone who works to support Sportsman racing. The shortlist for Sportsman of the Year, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Carole Ismail, Santa Pod Racers Club Vote for Carole Ismail Carla Pittau and Rick McCann, Pro ET Vote for Carla Pittau and Rick McCann Ian Powell, Super Pro ET Vote for Ian Powell Kathy Taylor, Santa Pod Racers Club Vote for Kathy Taylor SPRC 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 Paula Marshall. Click here to send an Alex Brachtvogel Memorial Trophy nomination.