LRRS Banquet report

**SprintPoser** · 01-25-04, 11:59 AM

Well those who didn't go missed a great time. Nice to see so many familiar faces, accept my apologies if I didn't get a chance to say "Hi".

The only bad part: While the food SUCKED, at least there wasn't enough of it.

Other than that, CONGRATS to Gary Silva on going home with more awards than any other person in the place, PERIOD. It was (apparently) a well-kept surprise that he was, in fact, the Vanson Rookie of the Year winner.

Some of the speeches made by champions were priceless. First one up was my good friend Eric Yoo. Now bear in mind, this guy was famous for crashing at least once in EVERY RACE. He gets up and delivers a sentiment of surprise at getting 1st in GP Singles, and springs on the crowd a PracticeMan-like revelation that well, "I haven't really told the parents about the whole motorcycle thing yet." Toofunny.

Then Doug Scheer gets up with a silly costume to accept a 1st place for his pal Rick Doucette (a.ka. Elvis), and gives an acceptance speech! Odd, but as it turned out, that was the same as the speech later given by Doucette hisself when getting first for another class.

The highlight, in my heavily biased opinion, was the video presentation at the end, given by NESR Racing and Motorsportpix.com

Folks, Derek deserves all the accolades for that one. He worked tirelessly for a coupla weeks, with empty promises from me to show up and help. Sure, those were mostly my images and video in it. Yes, I did get there twice to offer my input, but he really did 97% of the real work to make it a success. THANK YOU Degsy! Good job!!

**Rye** · 01-25-04, 12:13 PM

I ditto everything said by Ken. Excellent time, congrats to Gary in his Rookie of the Year Glory, and Derek for putting countless hours into this. It was great to see everyone again.

**beet** · 01-25-04, 12:55 PM

yo 2 the rest

**PinHead** · 01-25-04, 01:58 PM

Twas a good time indeed ! And a big CONGRATS !!! to all the trophy winners.

**need4speed** · 01-25-04, 02:11 PM

Had a great time, met some new folks and yes the food did suck.
congrats to Bob Martineau on his trphy and big congrats to Gary Silva on winning Rookie of the Year and all his other trophys.

Special congrats to both Ken and Degs for their time and countless hours to produce such a great DVD on the LRRS 2003 year in review.

**bemused** · 01-25-04, 03:24 PM

congrats to Gary

any chance of a full list of who won what?

**SprintPoser** · 01-25-04, 03:35 PM

I don;t have a list, but what a big stack of firewood Gary now has! Other options, considering they're nicely finished chunks of hardwood, build some furniture, do a floor, or, God forbid, cover a wall with 'em!

And the one award he left the stage with empty-handed....was the best!

**Degsy** · 01-25-04, 04:11 PM

Ken, thanks for the thanks, but it's easy to make a good video with all those great shots in stunning quality. I have already posted to the NEAR list asking people for their input to make next year's video even better. We should have far more video footage next year.

The sale of DVD's raised $1100.00 for the injured rider's fund and that was presented on behalf on NESR and MotorSportPix.com.

http://www.lrrsracing.com/injured_riders.htm

Degs

R7 · 01-25-04, 05:03 PM

It was great to see everyone again last night

Congrats to everyone on their awards, Gary, Bob, Mike, Gman, great job this year

Derek and Ken, you guys put together a pretty awesome video. I can only imagine what next years video will be like

I wouldn't say the food sucked (not the chicken anyways) as it was pretty tasty, it was just a kids sized serving

**beet** · 01-25-04, 07:34 PM

beef was good & plenty for my mom

**davegsxrold929r** · 01-25-04, 07:49 PM

yes the beef sucked. ..... good thing i ate before hand ...

and you did an awesome job on the video !!! you definatley spent alot of time putting that together ., and it did go to a great cause...

can not wait to start the next season and see everyone again !!

congrats to gary again ., it is truely sad he will not jion us this season !!!

dave

**scootertrash** · 01-25-04, 09:09 PM

Congrats to everyone who picked up awards last night. I saw quite a stack sitting on the 3 NESR tables. Gary...special congrats for a well deserved Rookie of the Year. You are one fast mutha and one of the nicest guys I know.

Ken...awesome pictures on the DVD. There are a ton of exceptional shots. Nice work.

Degsy...the DVD is truely outstanding. You must have put in tons of hours to get it to the level that its at. That is truely a professional job you did producing it. The artwork at the end where the championship winner pictures fade in is magnificant.

Gerard...Pat's hubba hubba was a good idea

**SprintPoser** · 01-25-04, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by scootertrash
>>The artwork at the end where the championship winner pictures fade in is magnificant. <<

I'll actually take full credit for that one, thank you.

I did the Photoshop work to get the blacked-out, neon-light image and the full color in perfect registration, then advised Degsy which transition to use in the video editing software. Came out just as I'd expected!

The whole thing was big fun.

**Degsy** · 01-25-04, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by SprintPoser
I'll actually take full credit for that one, thank you. I did the Photoshop work to get the blacked-out, neon-light image and the full color in perfect registration, then advised Degsy which transition to use in the video editing software. Came out just as I'd expected!

The whole thing was big fun.

Yep, that was Ken's baby.

derek

**Collision pro** · 01-25-04, 10:55 PM

You guys did do a great job on the DVD. That was awesome!!

I can say that now that my hang over is gone!

Thanks Gerard for buying me those two drinks, like I needed anymore!!

**GMAN226** · 01-25-04, 11:44 PM

You were way to sober until those last 2

I had a great time. It was great to see everyone.

G-man

**scootertrash** · 01-26-04, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by SprintPoser
I'll actually take full credit for that one, thank you. I did the Photoshop work to get the blacked-out, neon-light image and the full color in perfect registration, then advised Degsy which transition to use in the video editing software. Came out just as I'd expected!

The whole thing was big fun.

Nice work Ken.

**snaggle** · 01-26-04, 08:19 AM

Congrats to all of the NESR racers you came home with awards, and especially Gary for Rookie of the year!!

**legalspeed** · 01-26-04, 08:30 AM

Gongrats to Gary for ROTY!!

It was great to see everyone again, next time we need electric scooters and RC toys for the boring parts. Oh, and food.

See you at the track!

Dan & Barb

**TLRMan** · 01-26-04, 09:44 AM

although I wasn't there in person, I was there in spirit...
At least I called one thing correctly, and It is mad props to Gary...
You deserve it Bro....

**beet** · 01-26-04, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by legalspeed
Gongrats to Gary for ROTY!!

It was great to see everyone again, next time we need electric scooters and RC toys for the boring parts. Oh, and food.

See you at the track!

Dan & Barb

i got a rc or 2 toys place had the room

**Jank** · 01-26-04, 11:04 PM

Congrats Gary!
You rookie!
I told you all the Video was awesome, didn't I?

**DaSarge** · 01-27-04, 12:38 AM

It was too bad that I missed the banquet Sounds like it was a fun time, even a better time after the banquet. But I prob. would of been pissed the whole night becuase of the small kid size food portions, if you know me then you know how food and I go.....What can I say Gary we all knew you were gonna get ROTY buddy you deserved it......'one day I wanna grow up to be just like Gary Silva' lol You went all out this season your a hell of a guy and you deserved the recognition.

Degs-Is the Awards video still availible to purchase? If so i'd like to buy one.

Well I missed my chance to see you all and that sucks but I will see you in NH for the first race weekend.

Congrats to all the racers who got awards

-Spence

**beet** · 01-27-04, 08:39 AM

gas can on the table i wanted that

**PinHead** · 01-27-04, 05:35 PM

You should have taken it. I took it because knowone else wanted it

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