Dumo’s Desire, Russ Stoehr Top NEMA’s Award Winners
Westport, MA – “Devine Intervention” was the underlining element as Laura Kibbe’s Dumo’s Desire 45 and driver Russ Stoehr celebrated their championships Saturday night at the Northeastern Midget Association’s 2010 Awards Banquet at Whites of Westport. Following her dad Gene Angelillo’s death in March, Kibbe drew the forces together and went on to capture the team’s 15th championship (and Stoehr’s sixth) but only after a down-to-wire battle with the Bertrand Motorsports #47 and Randy Cabral.
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Gene and Marilyn Angelillo were never far away from the goings on throughout the year.
Announcer Pete Falconi presided over a busy program that in addition to honoring the top owners and drivers in both NEMA and the Lites, included the usual host of trophies, many honoring the top names from NEMA’s 58-year history.
The coveted Johnny Thomson Memorial, presented for the 50th time, went to club president Mike Scrivani Jr. John Andruk is the Mechanic of the Year. “His motors are all over the place,” said Stoehr of Andruk, who has played a major role in the development of the Mazda engine.
The driving awards went to Chris deRitis (Joe Csiki Most Improved), Lanson Fornoro (Ed Clothier Rookie of the Year) and Greg Stoehr (Evan/Thrall Owner/Driver).
Other winners of NEMA’s traditional prizes went to Shaun Torrey
(Wen Kelley Memorial), Brian Cleveland (Ray Roberts Memorial), Laura Kibbe (Associate Member Never Say Die), Scott Law and Todd Bertrand (Pat Thibodeau Youth & Determination) and Jim Miller (Ralph Miller Outstanding and Continuing Perseverance and The NEMA Shane Hammond Sportsmanship).
Anthony “Bug” Marvuglio is the Most Improved Lites driver. Other Lites recipients are David Moniz (Hard Luck), Kevin Park (Hard Luck), and Anthony Nocella (The LITES Shane Hammond Sportsmanship).
The renamed Angelillo Memorial Award (formally Woman Behind the Man) went to Cyndy Hogan.
The Wild Child Design Best Appearing Cars are the #93x of Mike Horn (NEMA) and the #1 of Charles Gunther (Lites). Top Guns Cew of the Month are Chris Leonard (March), Cantor Racing (June), Bertrand Motor Sports (July), the Scally #4 Lite (August), Demo’s Desire (September), and the Stoehr #25 (October).
Car owners with perfect attendance were Laura Kibbe, Tim Bertrand, Greg Stoehr, Dan deRitis, Allan Cantor, Paul Scally and Lee Bundy in NEMA and Bobby Seymour and Paul Luggelle in the Lites.
Stoeher and ISMA champion Russ Wood Sr. took home Bell helmets.
Wood was one of four new Lites winners in ’10 joining Ed LeClerc Jr., Jim Santa Maria and Bethany Views. Chirs Leonard and Chris deRitis were first-time NEMA winners.
Appreciation Awards went to Robyn Bennett, Tim Bennett, Deb Marvuglio, Linda Cleveland, Ellen Pernesiglio, Bob Blanchette, Cyndy Hogan, Norm Marx, John Dadalt, Pete Falconi, Lanson Fornoro, Doug Cleveland, Shaun Torrey and Pete Zanardi.
Also recognized were push truck drivers Pete Pernesiglio Sr., Steven Cleveland, Glen Cabral, Jack Giannini, Kurt Kiermont, Dave Shore, Paul Luggelle and Mike Luggelle.
Top 15 NEMA Drivers: 1. Russ Stoehr, 1723 (3 Wins); 2. Randy Cabral, 1695 (4); 3. Greg Stoehr, 1477; 4. Chris deRitis, 1390 (1); 5. Adam Cantor, 1290 (1);6. Jim Miller, 1088; 7. John Zych Jr., 997; 8. Erica Santos, 994; 9. Lee Bundy, 905; 10. Paul Scally, 903; 11. Mike Horn, 900; 12. Chris Leonard, 742 (1); 13. Jeff Abold, 726 (1)14. Jeff Horn, 593; 15. Matt O’Brien, 541. Other Winners: Lou Cicconi Jr., Keith Botelho.
Top 15 NEMA Owners: 1. Dumo’s Desire #45, 1723 (3 Wins); 2. Tim Bertrand #47, 1695 (4); 3. Greg Stoehr #26b, 1477; 4. Cicconi/deRitis #75, 1390 (1); 5. Adam Cantor #7ny, 1290 (1); 6. Jim Miller #3m, 1088; 7. Ed Breault, #44, 1076; 8. John Zych Sr. #9, 997; 9. Lee Bundy #2, 905; 10. Paul Scally #30, 903; 11. Jeff Horn #93x, 900; 12. Dave Leonard, 738 (1); 13. Tim Bertrand #39, 718; 14. Bobby Seymour #4, 692 (2); 15. Jeff Abold #29, 636. Other Winners: Russ Stoehr #25s
Top 16 LITES: (Car # – owner/driver)
#29 – Matt Seymour/Anthony Nocella
#4 – Paul Scally/Randy Cabral
#28 – Paul Luggelle/Paul Luggelle
#12 – Ed LeClerc/Ed LeClerc
#48 – Bertrand Motorsports/Todd Bertrand
#99 – Susan Santa Maria/James Santa Maria
#51 – Russ Wood Sr./ Russ Wood Jr.
#81 – Bobby Seymour/Andy Barows
#1 – Charlie Gunther/Bethany Viets
#18 – David Moniz/David Moniz
#00 – Paul Luggelle/Lanson Fornoro
#93 – Ted Smith/Jake Smith
#13 – Randy Bigelow/Ryan Bigelow
#52 – Kevin Park/Kevin Park
#31 – Randy Bigelow/Paul Bigelow
#45 – Frank Mucciacciaro/Joey Mucciacciaro
Sources: Pete Zanardi/NEMA PR