Illiana Motor Speedway 2011 Banquet and Awards Night

Schererville, IN (November 5, 2011) - Illiana Motor Speedway, an ASA Member track celebrated 64 years of stockcar racing and crowned four Division Champions at its annual banquet and awards night here at the Halls of St. George on Saturday evening, November 5.

Blake Brown (Schepel Buick GMC Super Late Model) Eddie Wolf (VanSenus Auto Parts Turbo Stox), Alex Arelano (Legends) and Chris Czaszwicz (Make It Straight Pure Stock) were champions in their respective divisions for the 2011 season.

Brown, driving the Terry’s Motorsports owned Pathfinder chassis, Wegner powered Ford Fusion claimed the Super Late Model championship and became the youngest Super Late Model champion in the history of the speedway at age 19. Brown bested the veteran Eddie Hoffman by a mere three points followed by John Nutley, Jeff Cannon, DJ Weltmeyer and Rookie of the Year Mark Sontag Jr. in the final Standings. Schepel Buick GMC General Manager Tom VanProoyan was on hand to present the record prize money and awards.

Eddie Wolf collected his second VanSenus auto parts Turbo Stock title, Wolf behind the wheel of the Dotter racecars, Paragon Restaurant, Monte Carlo outdueled his teammate Chris Woodall in a season long battle that came down to the wire, followed by Bill Seviss who had to relinquish his drive for five championship run due to a work related accident. Jacob McKown and Cheryl Hryn rounded out the top five. Dylan Harmon earned Rookie if the Year honors. Alex Arelano conquered his Second Championship in the INEX Legends division over Matt O`Leary, Jimmy Uteg, Casey Martin, and Craig Mahoney. Chris Czaszwicz claimed the championship in the Make It Straight Pure Stock division. The four-cylinder division saw Phil Sallay and Michael Gerike finish second and third respectively.

Mike Mikuly, owner of Illiana Motor Speedway pulled out an umbrella and pleaded with Mother Nature for better weather in 2012 then thanked all of the sponsors, employees, and competitors for all their patience and understanding following a most unusual 2011 season. Several special awards were presented during the evening’s festivities. Steve Bectel was awarded the Harry Molenaar Award of Excellence, which is named in honor of the speedway’s founder. Mike Jucius was honored with the Ray Nichels Sportsmanship Award. Contingency products were awarded thanks to Five Star Bodies, Power Train Technology, Mechanix Wear, Lefthander Chassis, Howe, Tech-One Race Cars, Quartermaster, MSD, B&B Race engines, Race Driver Cards, Hoosier tire, and The American Speed Association. For upcoming 2012 Schedule and race information, please visit www.Illianaspeedway.com

2011 Track Champions
left to right: Alex Arelano, Chris Czaszwicz, Eddie Wolf, Blake Brown