2024 HRKC End of Season Banquet – A Celebration of Champions

The 2024 HRKC End of Season Banquet was an unforgettable evening that brought together over 100 members and families of the Hamilton Regional Karting Club (HRKC) to celebrate an exciting racing season. It was a welcome surprise to see so many racers cleaned up and dressed in their best attire, a far cry from the usual track wear we’re accustomed to seeing on race days! The night was a perfect opportunity to honor our season champions, recognize the progress of our rookies, and award those who went above and beyond throughout the season.

Aside from the many awards, the evening also included exciting updates about the future of HRKC. Attendees got a sneak peek at the new track layout for 2025, along with several planned track upgrades that will be officially announced soon. The evening truly encapsulated the heart and spirit of HRKC, and we’re so grateful to everyone who attended and made it such a memorable night!

Season Championship Awards

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Season Championship Awards for the HRKC season across various classes. Here are the champions of 2024:

Briggs Cadet
5th Place: Damian Stirling
4th Place: Nathan Stockwell
3rd Place: Carlo Lot
2nd Place: Lincoln Lima
1st Place: Yousef Adi
Briggs Junior
5th Place: Jackson Corbett
4th Place: Brandon Bowden
3rd Place: Nigel Longley
2nd Place: Leonardo Serravalle
1st Place: Aristides Theodoropoulos
Briggs Junior Light
5th Place: Cross Lombardi
4th Place: Maxwell Willetts
3rd Place: Alexander Bach
2nd Place: Kaden Malik
1st Place: Tristan Smith
Briggs Masters
5th Place: Christopher Mitchell
4th Place: Matthew Simatovic
3rd Place: Devan Morrison
2nd Place: Malcolm Jolink
1st Place: Dalton Watson
Briggs Senior
5th Place: Owen McCarthy
4th Place: Alex Murphy
3rd Place: Logan Pacza
2nd Place: Mitchell Morrow
1st Place: Jordan Prior
Tag Mini
4th Place: Cailin Chatterson
3rd Place: Mason McInnes
2nd Place: Ryker Magro
1st Place: Ava Cabral
Tag Junior
4th Place: Jackson Morley
3rd Place: Aristides Theodoropoulos
2nd Place: Sebastian Mazza
1st Place: Noah Modestino
Tag Senior
4th Place: Jaden Hundel
3rd Place: Frankie Esposito
2nd Place: Grayson MacDonald
1st Place: Michael Nickel

Rookie of the Year Awards

Recognizing the newcomers who made a big impact in their first season:

Briggs Cadet: Yousef Adi
Briggs Junior: Maksim Yarich
Briggs Junior Light: Tristan Smith
Briggs Masters: Jim Norman
Briggs Senior: Adrian Christopher

Mechanic of the Year Awards

The mechanic of the year awards were given to those who truly went above and beyond in support of our drivers. These individuals were selected based on votes from track staff, drivers and fellow mechanics:

Wojtek Rejnowicz
Rod Mazza
Fabio Faustino
Jeremy Chatterson
Paul Macy
Ted Murphy
Gary Watson
Rob Corbett

Sportsmanship & Ambassadors of the Year

Sportsmanship is the backbone of HRKC, and we honored those who displayed exceptional sportsmanship throughout the season:

Sportsman of the Year: Michael Nickel, Matthias Meza, Leonardo Saravelli, Jaden Hundel, Lincoln Lima, Nick Folino, Roman Irani, Nigel Longley, Noah Modestino, Damian Sterling

We also recognized the individuals who have been outstanding ambassadors for HRKC, helping to grow and promote our club:

Ambassadors of the Year: Aristides Theodoropoulos, Jackson Morley, Jim Norman, Yusuf Addie, Brandon Bowden, Albert Wetherald, Logan Paxa, Tim Salvatore, Jordan Pryor, Gabriel Ferrara

Volunteer Awards of Distinction

Our volunteers make HRKC the special community it is. A big thank you to all of those who give their time and energy to help make our club run smoothly. The following individuals received Volunteer Awards of Distinction:

Albert Wetherald
Jen and Joel McIntosh
Mark Barnes
David Pacza
The Theodoropoulos Family
The Morley Family
Sausage Rod

Special Sponsorship Awards

A few members were recognized with special awards presented by our sponsors, celebrating those who went above and beyond:

Rising Star Award (Presented by Revel Realty): Yousef Adi
Club Spirit Award (Presented by Highline Forming): Callin Chatterson
Community Recognition Award (Presented by Stonecast Group): Jackson and Dave Morley
Leadership Award (Presented by Magna): David Barnes

Unofficial and Joke Awards

Of course, no banquet would be complete without a little humor and some lighthearted fun! These “joke” awards were voted on by the members and presented with a sense of fun:

Cutest Couple of the Paddock: Ken & Trevor, Terry & Justin
Only at the Track for the Dogs: Ava Modestino
Mr. Snack Bar Award: Brad Nickle
Mr. & Missus HRKC: Ryan and Nicki Serravalle
Blame It on the Cart Award: Christopher Mitchell
Trevor’s Biggest Fan Award: Dave Morley
HRKC Best Gymnast Award: Lincoln Lima
Dynamic Duo: Ari Theodoropoulos & Jackson Morley
Just Here for the Vibes Award: Matias Mazza
Future Briggs Master Award: Jordan Prior
Paddock Clown Award: Sausage Rod
Chatty Cathy Fix-It Felix Award: Mark Barnes
Diehard Award: Leo Serravalle

Looking Ahead to 2025

The evening concluded with excitement for the 2025 racing season. With new track layouts, upgrades, and plenty of anticipation for what’s to come, HRKC is ready for another thrilling year of racing. Be sure to get your membership soon, prices go up after December 31st! We can’t wait to get back on the track in the spring of 2025!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 HRKC End of Season Banquet. Here’s to another fantastic year of racing!

Don’t forget: The HRKC Open House is coming soon, and we have the best deals of the year on parts, karts, and more. Book your spot now.