CLUB PERPETUAL AWARDS

• The Johnson Family and West Australian Junior Dragster Track Champion – Brodie Zappia
• Stewarts Pest Control Perfect Race – Beau Ferguson
• The Weston/Butler Perpetual Trophy – Lucas Green

CLASS AWARDS

• A/JD First – Brodie Zappia – 890 points
• A/JD Second – Zara Board – 735 points
• A/JD Third – Dylan Spadaro – 657.5 points
• B/JD First – Lucas Green – 685 points
• B/JD Second – Cooper Moresby – 630 points
• B/JD Third – Seth Jarvis – 570 points
• C/JD – with newly licensed C racers spending limited time in the class, it is difficult to present a winner award due to the quick movement into the B/JD realms, with most not completing a full season in C/JD. As such, the following racers were recognised with encouragement awards: Lachlan Taylor and Brock Ferguson.

MOST IMPROVED – TYLER JAMES

“Most improved is one of the hardest awards to present. Whilst on track improvement is easy to appreciate, the development of a racer is also paramount to this. The performance of any individual is defined by success, knowledge, skills – fundamentally a personal improvement,” WCJDA President, Doug Green, explained.

“Several racers have seen improvements in there on track performance, but few have shown the level of mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn and help and also work on their own car and an earlier than expected age and so as a committee we found it hard to go past Tyler James.

“Not only has he improved his ETs, his point score tally, but he also has been pulling his motor out of the car himself, helping others and has demonstrated a level of professionalism and courtesy well beyond his years. Congratulations Tyler.”

BRACKET MARSHALL AWARD – ANGEL BAKRANICH

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS

• Brock Moresby
• Jett Martin
• Isaac Adamos

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD – DYLAN SPADARO

OUTSTANDING COURAGE AWARD SPONSORED BY CAJED RACEWEAR – TAHLIA MARTIN

“This year it was determined to reward a racer who has demonstrated an elevated level of courage. Courage comes in many forms, either against adversity, reaching out above normal skills, being not afraid to fail or demonstrating behaviour above their years,” Doug said.

“For those who aren’t aware, Tahlia broke her back in the off season which rendered her unable to participate in any form of sport for a long period. Regardless, she committed to supporting others to achieve their best while she recovered and returned to the driver’s seat finishing the season off in a show of determination and success against adversity. Congratulations Tahlia.”

WCJDA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – GARY MCCANN

FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPONSORED BY CHAPMAN BROTHERS RACING – SONJA BOARD

PRESIDENT’S AWARD – IAN BOARD

VALUED MEMBERS:

A number of additional awards to recognise our most valued members, the racers. These were presented to:

• Isaac Adamos
• Angel Bakranich
• Zara Board
• Beau Ferguson
• Brock Ferguson
• Lucas Green
• Tyler James
• Seth Jarvis
• Jett Martin
• Tahlia Martin
• Brock Moresby
• Cooper Moresby
• Dylan Spadaro
• Lachlan Taylor
• Brodie Zappia
• Gabby Dolan
• Nathan Townsend

SPONSOR RECOGNITION AWARDS

The WCJDA was pleased to recognise the following valued supporters of the Association with special awards:

• 89 Enterprises – Anthony and Jayne Begley
• ACS Sports Images – Mike Sprylan
• ADR Race Engines – Aaron Deery and Paige Bouchere
• AK Cylinder Heads – David and Kylee Hopkin
• Bliss Creations – Melissa Spadaro
• BL and SG Lake – Brain and Sue Lake
• Cajed Racewear – Michael And Alanna Harris
• Chapman Brothers – Gary and Mark Chapman
• Dragtech Fabrication – Rick and Liz Johns
• Keys Family Motorsport – Wayne and Lisa Keys
• Nexus Risk Services – Chelsea Shaw
• Perth Motorplex – Ray Treasure
• Perth Patios and Sheds – Matt Jarvis
• Quarter Mile Experience – Kyle and Kiera Putland
• Southside Crane Trucks – Ferguson Family
• Stewarts Pest Control – Phil and Peta Stewart

THANK YOU AWARDS

“A tradition of the West Coast Junior Dragster Association in the past was to recognise people who attribute to the success of our sport. Each year we invite some of the faces behind the scenes and offer our thanks to them,” Doug said.

“This year we invited some of our media who interact with our brackets and our ANDRA steward who assists the junior through licensing and any race day queries.”

• Stu Bond – Commentator
• Melly Howard – Media
• Richie Howlett – Commentator
• Monica Jakovich – Commentator
• Mark Knowles – ANDRA Steward
• Phil Luyer – Media
• Sean McCabe – Commentator and Motorsport Radio Host
• Chris Mitchell – Commentator
• Ian Moore – Media
• Peter Townsend – Starter – Retiring

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