The Casino Speedway Awards Banquet for the 2008 season was held Saturday, January 31st at the 2nd Street Station. The following is a list of the 2008 Casino Speedway Awards & Winners:
Fan Of The Year: Jim Dale
Rookie Of The Year: Street Stock - Jason Grabow; Modified - Jordan Foster; Late Model - Scott Olson; Casino Cruiser - Darin Mork/Danny Klefsnas
Hard Luck Award: Chad Willmott
Pit Crew Of The Year: Street Stock - #17 Jason Marko; Late Model/Modified - #37 Scott Ward
Sportsman Of The Year: Casino Cruiser - Laurie Ward; Street Stock - Reed Storley; Modified - Darren Bistodeau; Late Model - Rich Thomas
Hidden Hero: Todd Good
2008 Promoters Award: Jason Grabow
Albert Deville Memorial Award: Stanley Tirrel
Special Speedway Recognition: Al Kranz - Track Prep; John Schwandt - Track Prep; Dale Jones - Wrecker Service
Most Improved Driver: Street Stock - David Orr; Modified - Danny Hall; Late Model - Chad Becker
Top Five Positions By Class
Casino Cruiser: 5th - Bradley Rossow; 4th - Tim Nisich; 3rd - Doug Jenner; 2nd - Caleb McGuire; 1st - Marcy Rossow & Lisa Anderson
Street Stock: 5th - Troy Randall; 4th - David Orr; 3rd - Chad Willmott; 2nd - Tony Konold; 1st - Wade Tirrel
Modified: 5th - Kent Arment; 4th - Danny Hall; 3rd - Todd Stark; 2nd - Darren Bistodeau; 1st - Scott Ward
Late Model: 5th - Scott Olson; 4th - Curt Gelling; 3rd - Chad Williamson; 2nd - Chad Becker; 1st - Kent Arment
The Casino Speedway kicks off it 2009 season with the Annual Car Show on Sunday, April 19th at the Codington County Extension Building. The doors will open at 10 a.m. to the general public. Casino Speedway drivers are once again encouraged to get their cars into the Extension Building on Saturday evening (April 18th) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The 2009 Casino Speedway racing opener is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd.