Competitors from three states were on hand as Joe Knippel claimed his fifth driving title at the 18th Annual Illini Racing Series Banquet in Morris, IL at Jennifer's Garden. Knippel also claimed his sixth championship car owner trophy. The presentation was made by Art Peacock of ADM Realty, a series sponsor, who announced his plans to extend the sponsorship program through 2009.

Other special awards included Scott Dunning as the Bob Higman Rookie of the Year; Scott Koerner was named the Most Improved Driver; The Brett Lovellette Sportsmanship Award went to Critchett & Sons Towing Service; Brad Robinson's #5 was named the Best Appearing Car; Beyta Gear Service's #11 team was named the Best Dressed Crew; Kurt Mayhew received recognition for setting the club track record at Angell Park Speedway; the Bob Meyers Perseverance Award was presented to Eddie Sauer; Brian Dobis took home the Determination Award; Allen Gillis earned the Bob Lockard Mechanical Excellence Award; and Joe Knippel was the 2008 winner of the Quinn McCabe Full Throttle Award.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the following for their help in making this year such a great success:
ADM Realty
American Racer Tires
American Speed Association, Late Model Series, North
Angell Park Speedway
Beyta Gear Service
Big "O" DJ Service
Boubin
Bureau County Fairgrounds
Danny Carter
Critchett & Sons Towing Service
DJ Safety
Grundy County Speedway
Guts Wear
Hawkeye Downs
Heartland Blood Centers
Hillborn Injectors
Hinchman Racing Uniforms
Jaz Products
Jennifer's Garden
Joe Gibbs Racing Oil
Keizer Wheels
Peacock Publishing
Rahmer Racing Promotions
Real Racing Wheels
Ringers Gloves
Rockford Speedway
Rod End Supply
Saldana Racing Products
Bill Shipman
Slinger Super Speedway
Speedway Motors
Spencer's Jewelry
STM Promotions
Suspension Spring Specialists
Task Management
Taylor Cable Products
Dan Thiel
Victory Lane Awards
VRP Shocks
WCSJ - FM
WLPO - FM
WSPY - FM
Zero Motorsports