The Kokomo Smackdown IOW awards....
 

With a lot of help from the readers here at IOW and also the fans at Kokomo Speedway, we were able to raise $1000.00 and hand out awards in 10 different categories of $100.00 cash,to each of the drivers.

These are the categories,and the winners of each category.The categories,and the winners of each were decided by a vote to try and be unbiased on who won what.

In memory of "Sprinter" to the driver that finished 13th in the A-main. "Sprinter was Aero's beagle that passed away last summer at age 13.We wanted to give the 13th place finisher in the A-main an award in his memory Winner of that award was Scotty Weir.

In memory of Corey Martin better known as "Petey",a former poster here on IOW that passed away last year. Petey's birthday was the other day,and he would have been 35,so we picked 35th in points after Thursday and Friday nights races were totaled up,and the winner of that award was Chase Briscoe

Peoples choice award. We polled a lot of people on who they would like to see win this award,and the winner was Chase Stockon.

Lucky 7 in the B-main award. We decided to give the first non qualifier from the B main,an award,and the winner of that award was Josh Spencer.

Last place finisher in the A-main award. Winner of the award was Chase Stockon.This award paid a little bit more than the others. $100.37 to be exact!

Lucky 7 in the A-main award. To go with the Lucky 7 in the B-main award,we gave one to the 7th place finisher in the A-main. Winner of the Lucky 7 in the A-main award Shane Cottle.

Best looking car. Winner of the Best looking car award Chase Stockon

The Bill Gardner not giving up award. Originally this was going to be a Lucky 7 in the C-main award,but they didnt have a C-main. We had to come up with another award while sitting in the stands,and came up with the idea for a not giving up award. While walking around during a break in the action,it was suggested we call it the Bill Gardner not giving up award. We thought it was a great idea. The winner of the Bill Gardner not giving up award was Chris Gurley

Hard Charger award. We decided to base this award on who passed the most cars in the A-main. The winner of the Hard Charger award is Levi Jones

Hard Luck award. This award was the most difficult one to decide. We decided after some discussion to give the hard luck award to Robert Ballou

I handed out all the awards last night with the exception of the Hard Charger award,and the Hard luck award. I have both of these awards,and will hold onto them until I get to see both Levi Jones,and Robert Ballou to give them their $100.00

Thanks to everyone that donated,and or helped out to make this a reality. We were all very happy to achieve the goal of raising $1000.00 on fairly short notice.

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Andrew,

Thanks for spearheading this effort. I am sure that the drivers were pleased to get some extra cash and recognition.:8: With some more time, next year should be even better.:6:

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Lucky 7 in the A-main Shane Cottle

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In memory of Sprinter 13th place finisher Scotty Weir

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Bill Gardner I'm not giving up award Chris Gurley

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In memory of Corey "Petey" Martin Chase Briscoe

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Lucky 7 in the B-main Josh Spencer

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Best looking car
Last place in the A-main
Peoples choice Chase Stockon (and his biggest fan)

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Andrew,

Congratulations on having a great idea and pulling this off, some how I think I probably had the pleasure of meeting some of those that contributed to your idea when I was in Indiana in May.

I was touched by the award in memory of "Sprinter", I also lost my beagle "Dave" last year in Oct. he would have been 13 on Dec. 14th; that award really warmed my heart.

The Bill Gardner not giving up award also touched me, Bill has given all of us so much here on this board during some rather difficult times in his life.

Thank you for having a great idea Andrew and helping to put some extra cash in the pockets of the racers.

Patti

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Everyone will recognize the handsome Josh Spencer in the 5th photo, but who in the hell was that next to him??? :3:

Very nice work this weekend my friend :32:

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Just someone we found that wanted to give away some money.If you had been there we would have gotten you to do the honors !!:D:D

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Thanks for organizing these awards Andrew,it was very thoughtful.

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Does anybody have a breakdown of the purse for Saturday night?

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The purse for these awards was exactly $1000.37 paid in cash.

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Thanx Andrew but i was talking about the actual Smackdown Purse. I know it paid 1k to start but im curious what the 2nd-5th payout was

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PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION—SATURDAY
All cars not transferring to the Feature receive $150.00 each
-FEATURE-
1. $10,000 4. $2,000 7. $1,125 10. $1,050 13. $1,000 16. $1,000 19. $1,000 22. $1,000
2. $5,000 5. $1,175 8. $1,100 11. $1,025 14. $1,000 17. $1,000 20. $1,000
3. $3,000 6. $1,150 9. $1,075 12. $1,000 15. $1,000 18. $1,000 21. $1,000

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

Anyone know how much Stoops added to the feature?

Great job to all involved!

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It's probably too late for me to say I give up? ;)

Congrats to all the winners! I love seeing people step up to help racers!

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I'm not sure who took these pics but that is my son with Chase and I would love to have that picture. If you took it give me some contact information. And yes he loves that kid. Thanks Brian

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This was a great idea. Hopefully do it again next year and a come up with a way some of us out of towners can get some money to you if we cant make the event.

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Great job Quinn... Count me in again for next year...

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I took the photo,and would be glad to send it to you. Send me an e-mail asqrfal@speedway.net.au and I'll send it to you.

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We did this on very short notice,and we did post about it a few days beforehand.It was our first time doing something like that. Along the way we learned a few things that will help us for when we try it again

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Thanks !!

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Stoops added $2000 to the purse

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thanks quinn and all the great fans that made this happen. our racing family was happy to step up to the plate and make some noise and this is a great thing that you have started and we will be ther next year to help again!!!!!!!!!!! great job by all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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We caught up with Robert Ballou Friday night at Gas City,and we were able to present him with $100.00 for the Hard Luck Award.

Thanks to Monica Clauson for taking the photo. I forgot my camera at home,and she always comes to the rescue with flying colors !

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I was finally able to catch up with Levi Jones on Thursday night at the Gold Crown,and present him $100.00 for the Hard Charger award.

I've been carrying that $100 with me since the Smackdown,and it was good to finally be able to present the award. So now all of the awards totaling $1000.37 have been handed out. With any luck we'll try it again next year,and come up with even more money next time to hand out.

Thanks to everyone that helped out with this!!

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So who got the 37 cents? LOL

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

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Honestly I cant remember,Tim. One of them got $100.37 though!!

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My 37 cents are on the Maine Man.

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Nope,the Maine Man was going to make it whatever the total was plus 37 cents. Monica thru in the 37 cents after I told her about the plan!:D:D:D

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I think Andrew did a great job on this with a very short time frame. I hope that next year it can get a lot bigger. This is a way we can all pitch in a little to support the sport we love.

Thanks a lot for doing this, Andrew.

Last place finisher in the A-main award. Winner of the award was Chase Stockon.This award paid a little bit more than the others. $100.37 to be exact!

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Good job, Andrew. Way to finish the job.