The John Henry Center in Minneapolis Kansas was fully decorated and ready for the full house that attended the 2009 Bannquet.  A special edition Mudslinger was at each table place with special messages from IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root and the Robins family.  Drivers from all over central Kansas came to recognize the top 10 finishers in their respective class, as well as the Rookie of the Year and Sportsman of the Year in each class.

Photos by Sly's Speedshots

Specially made trophies depicting the scoreboard at the track.

Places 6-10, Rookie of the Year, and Sportsman of the Year received a plaque

Ariel Hoppe kicked off the evening with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem and Amazing Grace.  Mayor Virginia Hoover spoke a few words, thanking the drivers and teams for coming to race at Minneapolis, and gave the blessing for the meal.  After the meal, Doug Beauchamp and Buddy Hess, Banquet MCs, gave the awards for each class.

2009 Track Champions (L-R) Allen Rice, Dustin Forsberg, B.J. Dauer, Tyler Frye, Cory Struckhoff, & Danny Morrison, Jr.

IMCA Modified Top Ten  (L-R) back row : Corey Lagroon, Brian Knoell, Kyle Chase, & Jarrod Johnston front row : Danny Morrison, Jr, Kurt Johnston, Gary Clements, Dave Hardesty, & Chris Vogan Not pictured is Joe Cleveland

IMCA Sport Mod Top Ten  (L-R) standing : Ryan Ohlde, Tyler Frye, Jason Nelssen, & Jim Stolzenburg. kneeling : Josh Rice & Fred Traskowsky Not pictured are Tyler Sutton, Rod Klinkner, Kurt Kalivoda, & Brady Schoen

IMCA Stock Car Top Ten  (L-R) back row : Tony Milholland, Tony Steenson, Cory Struckhoff, Scott Granzella, & Trevor Thornton. front row : Marion Woody & Jason Caldwell Not pictured are Bob Arnold, Josh McCarrell, & Scott Cossel

Mod-Lite series Top Ten (L-R) back row :  Brian Davidson, Duane Houlton, Trevor Smith, Ryan Ayers, & Corbin Pickerill. front row : Travis Smith, Ethyn Houlton, Tyler Bradshaw, Brandon Gray, & Dustin Forsberg.

IMCA Hobby Stock Top Ten (L-R) Mike Traskowsky, Casey Gilmore, G.W. Fuller, Rick Slothower, B.J. Dauer, & Dennis Berry. Not pictured were Jacob Williams, Tony Slothower, Michael Lauber, & Brent Schoen

IMCA Sport Compact Top Ten (L-R) Jeremy Milum, Shelbie Thummel, Jaime Rice, Tracy "Paco" Montague, Allen Rice, Trish Claman, & Andrue Halpain. Not pictured were Shianne Carter, Phillip Brown, & David Rock.

Many prizes were given away thanks to the generosity of area sponsors.  Long MacArthur Ford held a drawing for a tailgate grill, won by Shaylon Holloway.  Other prizes ranged from tools and apparel to gift certificates.

There were two announcements for 2010 sponsors.  Terry Smith Plumbing is sponsoring the Mod Lite Series for the second straight year, and O'Reilly's Auto will be sponsoring Victory Lane.

Minneapolis Raceway would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting us in 2009.

Although we've wrapped up the 2009 season, there's no slowing down for us.  Come back to the website for updates about the track, drivers, and sponsors for 2010.  Thanks for coming to the races and we will see you at the track in the spring!