2023 Region Awards
/David Roethel Member Achievement Award
The David Roethel Member Achievement Award was donated in 1963 when he, as Regional Executive, felt that there should be recognition of members of the region (not officers or committee chairpersons), who gave unstintingly of their time and effort in contribution to the many activities sponsored by the region. This award contains the names of individuals who are some of the "unsung heroes" of the region. They have worked behind the scenes in many different capacities, frequently without recognition, to see that the programs have succeeded.
Bob Hasychak
Bob has been driving in Road Racing Big Bore competition for a long time. He and his wife Cheryl have traveled the Division and surrounding Regions and areas becoming well known among many other competitors and SCCA members. Bob is always a good ambassador for the Region. But wait, there is more! About four years ago, he agreed to take on a new project. The challenge was to develop a Track Events program at Dominion Raceway. The short story is he achieved the goal. Establishing a popular HPDE program and opening the opportunity for another Time Trials venue, has resulted in another full-size program the Region can be proud of. Bob has also volunteered time and effort to build a storage facility on the grounds of Dominion Raceway to make life easier in storing and managing Track Events equipment.
Most Valuable Player "MVP" Award
The Most Valuable Player "MVP" is awarded to an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Region while acting in an official capacity. In essence, this award is intended to recognize an individual who is ineligible for the Member Achievement award. The donor of this award hoped that this "award would fill the void that exists for those hard-working individuals who are always there, who continually serve at an outstanding level, and whose only recognition is an occasional ‘Thank you’ if we think of it."
Betty Harrison
If you are a road racer you know our next award winner. She saved more racers from lost race weekends than any other individual. Her countless hours before every race and again during every race weekend, may not be understood by everyone but the racers know. “Chuck your medical is about to expire.” “Chuck don’t forget to renew your membership before the end of June.” “Son, you need a medical for tomorrow’s Driver’s School. Here is how you are going to get it done.” She is our expert on waivers and she is the SCCA’s 2023 Registrar of the Year. The Washington DC Region’s Most Valuable Player is Betty Harrison.
Public Relations Award
The Public Relations Award is presented annually to a person, ‘normally a driver’, who has, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, done the most to promote the Region’s activities.
At the time of the banquet the Board of Directors gave this award to Gregg Ginsberg. After a great deal of careful consideration after the fact, the board of directors has agreed that they acted in error by not including Brian Donati in the award. The decision was unanimous. Brian, on behalf of the board, please accept our apology for our oversight in acknowledging your remarkable contributions.
Gregg Ginsberg and Brian Donati
Greg and Brian have developed a live streaming online broadcast of Washington DC MARRS events. The viewership is rapidly expanding and carrying influence on a national scale. Greg and Brian are former drivers that understand the details of race craft and competition. They know both what is important to the audience but also understand the importance to the drivers, families and crew. Gregg and Brian are Region members shaping the future of amateur road racing.
Jeanne and Tom Hoffman Exemplary Leadership Recognition Award
This award goes to the Road Racing community member who demonstrates extraordinary service above and beyond expectations in delivering performance that enhances the overall objective of stewardship and the Region Road Racing Program.
Bob Crawford
Bob Crawford is recognized for propelling the Steward organization into the modern digital world. Bob is no stranger to raising the performance and efficiency of big organizations. New to stewarding, he immediately saw a need for improved communications and records. Bob is already shaping the future.
2023 Region Executive Awards
Scott Hank
Scott has become a key piece of every MARRS weekend as well as extra time at the track and many other events making things happen for our volunteer staff of officials. The phrase “He delivers,” is an understatement. One of the most recognized and popular people to see in your area of the track any day any time. When he is on site, he is providing an outstanding service meeting needs resulting in great relief on the part of everyone.
Sissy Connelly
Sissy has become our favorite documentarian and photographer. She has taken roughly 4,000 photos of WDCR people and cars at the Runoffs, and many thousands more during the MARRS season at all venues. She is a common site with camera in hand, smiling as she captures the real side of every event. She shows immense care and support for our track family. Sissy produced a photo book for the 50th anniversary of the MARRS program. A copy of that book now rests with the SCCA National Office, IMRRC racing archives in Watkins Glen, and the Jefferson County Public Library in Summit Point, West Virginia. She has most recently been publishing the “Trading Card” pictures identifying each driver and the car they drive. She delivers smiles in the paddock.
Bruce Shelton
Years ago, Bruce took note of the trophy struggle in supplying enough trophies on time in the right place for the MARRS events. Since he stepped in, he has also taken on the care, accounting, and maintenance of the Region’s perpetual trophies. A championship driver in his own right, he ensures every winner has an award available and in hand before leaving the event. Bruce deserves recognition for his efforts and success. Bruce exemplifies teamwork, sportsmanship, and involvement. He is always ready with advice and guidance as well as a natural leader in competition. Thanks to Bruce, we have a lot of happy campers in Pinto Alley.
Jim Rose
A reliable and respected engineer applying knowledge, time, and accuracy to a critical component of our existence in the sportscar racing world. Jim has established expertise in the area of sound monitoring and reporting that SCCA requires. He has applied his knowledge in aiding and teaching other organizations and track management how to understand what they are trying to control. He has promoted SCCA standards to the point they are now the standard that Summit Point Management has accepted. Jim was a key figure in 2014 when track management proposed lowering the decibel limits. His input was critical in preserving the SCCA standard.
Jim Harrison
A long-time competitor and highly respected Steward, Jim has taken a focused approach to setting a standard format in the position as Safety Steward. His ability to focus and organize is another benefit that the Washington DC Region has come to rely on for his decades of contributions.
