A CLIP OF BOB CURRY'S SPEECH

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01.19.08…Angola IN…Michigan’s Bob Curry, driving his own Lane Automotive sponsored modified, was crowned 2007 O’Reilly USA Modified Series Champ Saturday night at Redwood Banquet Hall in Angola, Indiana. It was the second consecutive title for the veteran Modified Driver, having edged out Ft. Wayne Indiana’s “Zero Hero” Tony Dager by just four points in the season ending North / South Shootout held at the Music City Motorplex in Nashville, Tennessee. An event that Dager won, leaving Curry with having to finish no worse than third to clench the title, which he did. Indianapolis, Indiana young gun Mike Hadley Jr. finished third in the standings, followed by Brad Springer, fourth and Tim Burkett fifth.

   After a Buffet Dinner and Entertainment by two top notch Comedians, Master of Ceremonies, Wes Parish started the Awards Presentations with the help of USA Director, Keith Beeching and Director of Competition, Jimmy Wyman. In other Awards sixteen year old Jon Beach of Mt. Morris, Michigan, took home the Lincoln Electric “Rookie of the Year” Award and a brand new Lincoln Welder.  Fellow Rookie contender Jonathon Martin received the “Sportsmanship” Award and Joe Axsom picked up the “Most Improved Driver” Award. Mike Hadley Jr. once again picked up the “Allstar Performance” Hard Charger Award for the second year in a row. Mike when receiving his Award, which is given to the driver advancing the most positions explained, “It’s all in the qualifying!” The Crew Chief Award went to Alan Chalfant for his work on Tony Dager’s modified.

    Two Special Awards were given, one to Keith Beeching, USA Director, for Outstanding Dedication. The other award, the Stan Perry Spirit Award, was given to David Martin. Eight USA Drivers were also recognized for “Perfect Show”

    Following the Awards, O’Reilly USA Modified Series owner Steve Ellis gave the traditional “State of the Series” Speech where he spoke of the new rules package formed, United Asphalt Modified Rules. He also spoke of the upcoming season and plans for the future. For more info on the USA Modified Series go to www.usamodifieds.com