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OK folks...here's your chance to really think about the women at the track who make a difference.

If you attended the MW banquet, you know that Spyder Leatherworks is sponsoring an award for "Woman of the Year". This award is to honor a female within the sport who has had positive and lasting impact on the sport.

The first award went to Cindi Singer, Starter extraordinaire, and all around fabulous lady. K3 wrote an article about her acheivments and history in Chicagoland Motorsports news. Maybe I can get him to post it here.

This year I'll be accepting nominations throughout the season for the 2005 honoree. You can email me or snail mail me a brief letter describing why you think that any special female you know would be a good candidate for this award. All of my contact info can be found on my website:  //www.spyderleatherworks.com

There are so many women who have a real impact on this sport that I'm sure all of you can think of at least one special lady deserving of this award. What a great way to say "thank you" to those who might not otherwise get recognized.

I vote for Dan (Cornercamping) for being able to annoy us all non-stop and with conviction!...

nah, actually, I do have a serious question. Is this award open to CCS staff or any woman that is involved in motorcycle roadracing?

Absolutely. Staff, wives, girlfriends, moms, grandmas...
If she's female and involved somehow in racing, she's a candidate. (how cool is that?) There's a lot of women out there who don't get paid a dime to help out the way they do. This is just one small token to show some appreciation.

Note: Super Dave in a thong does not qualify, nor does any other male racer in female apparel.

QuoteNote: Super Dave in a thong does not qualify, nor does any other male racer in female apparel.

Dang....

Now I'm going to have to think about this longer.....

 ;D

QuoteDang....

Now I'm going to have to think about this longer.....

 ;D

No...what you need to do is put an elbow into your hubby as a subtle hint.  ;) ;D

QuoteAbsolutely. Staff, wives, girlfriends, moms, grandmas...
If she's female and involved somehow in racing, she's a candidate. (how cool is that?) There's a lot of women out there who don't get paid a dime to help out the way they do. This is just one small token to show some appreciation.

Note: Super Dave in a thong does not qualify, nor does any other male racer in female apparel.

So can we nominate you?  ;D (counting my brownie points...)

Sure..what the heck, then I can forget about the whole speech-giving thing.  :o ;) ;D

Hell, I nominate Tiffany!  (After seven seasons, I certianly know who I need to be schmoozing....)

  I vote for Paris Hilton.   ;D

QuoteI vote for Dan (Cornercamping) for being able to annoy us all non-stop and with conviction!...

Thanks  :)   I promise to give a hell of speech if I win  ;) ;D

QuoteI vote for Paris Hilton.   ;D

Me too  :D   Can we play her video for a few minutes like they do at the Oscars  ;D  I have it on DVD for the awards presentation  ;D ;D ;D

I LOVE ALLLLLLLLLLLL THE LOVING LADIES at the track!!!

Cant take anything away from ANY ONE OF EM!!!!!


but


              AMY DIAZ       is THE ONE !!!!


You'll surely Read about the winning write up!!!  
yep, from ME, Chef!!!

I'll probably write a few nominations...  It'll be close...
Lexa...
Rhi-Rhi   :-*
Dawn...
Jen (Jef4y)
Purks wife..
Super_Dave  (oh, drag dont count...)   ;D

Ike,

You should nominate your cook(s). I always knew where to head this last season for breakfast.

Brandon

QuoteI LOVE ALLLLLLLLLLLL THE LOVING LADIES at the track!!!

Cant take anything away from ANY ONE OF EM!!!!!


but


              AMY DIAZ       is THE ONE !!!!


You'll surely Read about the winning write up!!!  
yep, from ME, Chef!!!

I'll probably write a few nominations...  It'll be close...
Lexa...
Rhi-Rhi   :-*
Dawn...
Jen (Jef4y)
Purks wife..
Super_Dave  (oh, drag dont count...)   ;D

IIIIKKKE!!! Sexy baby...where you been? Just send me a nice little email letting me know who you think is deserving.  :-* ;) ;D

Wear a thong once, or twice, and look what happens...LOL!

QuoteIke,

You should nominate your cook(s). I always knew where to head this last season for breakfast.

Brandon

And people WONDER WHY I TRY TO KEEP MY MOUTH CLOSED!!!

this is a D E A EF INATE TRICK!!!!

(how could you not mention your OWN people?!?!)

I better delete that earlier post!!!

Tho I personally like being in trbl with the ladies
 ::)

This is impossible, actually.  I was fortunate enough to be ahead of the rest of you on this award concept, because I helped Alexa get the information she needed for her presentation of the inaugural award to Cindi.  One thing Alexa told me at the time was that she did not envision this award ever being given to a woman racer.  Racing itself is just a damn selfish activity, and Alexa was looking more toward rewarding women with selfless dedication to the sport.
 There are so many awesome women at the track, how could you nominate one without dishonoring the rest?  Alexa has taken herself out of the running by being the one giving the award, which immediatly nixes my first nomination choice.  I can think of ten women just in the Midwest staff and corner crew who deserve lifetime achievement awards for all they've done.  Then you look around the pits, and there are so many outstanding women in supporting roles for riders out there.
I guess that I'd personally have to nominate Dawn Buxton, because she plays track mom to half the racers at the event, me included.  Of course I'm talking with my heart here.  Removing the emotion, I know of other women who have been around much longer and working just as hard.  Some women are vitally important, but have so little ego that they become practically invisible.  Need an example?  How about Barb Key?  The truth is, Alexa has opened up a real can of worms for herself here!

I nominate Becky... Without her, I would never make 3rd call! She ROCKS!

QuoteThis is impossible, actually. ... The truth is, Alexa has opened up a real can of worms for herself here!

Maybe, maybe not. You are right, a lot of women deserve this award. :D

 I don't really think that it's how many years you've been out there, either, I think it's about the dedication and the spirit. I'm sure that over time, there are going to be some more popular or less popular choices, but all in all, I hope that the women out there feel honored by just being considered for the award. Even though it's been a brief time that this has been posted, there are the same names cropping up over and over. We'll see how that goes throughout the season.  

While my team will be helping to make the final decision for next year's recipient, I really want the input from others involved in racing. I only deal with the women that I talk to regularly, and there are many, many others whom I've heard about, but don't know personally. And if we know anything, racers have strong opinions.  ;)

Keep those cards and letters coming.  ;)

QuoteThanks I promise to give a hell of speech if I win

First - Get lost Dan!

Second - Dawn or Tiffany? Both awesome. Both a tremendous help. Hmmmm?

Yes, if I had to vote with both my brain and my heart, it would be for my beloved teammate Dawn.  But there are so many women deserving of this award, I'd still feel like I'd shorted many others....
If only there were this many really good choices when we vote for the politicians who govern us! :P

Quote(how could you not mention your OWN people?!?!)

I was just trying to help you. There are definitely some ladies in the MSC and CCS staff that are very deserving. How many racers depend on Claudia getting out their lap times for example.

Or there is always your favorite person Karya.

Brandon

How about Bonnie from STT?

Alexa, put this name at the top of your list. Jan Bloom, the ex track manager at BHF, ran the concessions for many years, corner worker, all around hard worker that would do anything we asked for the bike racers, her favorite people. She has moved guard rail, and cut trees for more run off when I requested it from the track owners. She took EMT training just to help with the bike races. Jan always made sure we had whatever we needed for the Wegman Auctions. She has done so much for so long but always in the background where no one noticed. She has been part of Blackhawk Farms for a very long time (over 25 years that I know of).

She hasn't worked for the track for several years but she still comes out to help corner work. This from a lady who is now 65 years old. She is deserving of this award.

Thanks everyone, it's an honor just to be mentioned.

Dawn   ;)

QuoteHow about Bonnie from STT?

I 2nd that nomination!

QuoteThis award is to honor a female within the sport who has had positive and lasting impact on the sport.  

1)  She's the owner of Sportbike Track Time, one of the most popular track day organizations throughout the country.

2)  She's the event organizer of Femmoto.  The 2005 Femmoto event will be the 4th national all-women's track day event.  I attended last year's event as a guest instructor, and the impact this event has on women riders is extrordinary.  Women from all backgrounds and riding levels come together for this event, and the chance to demo different bikes from different manufacturers (which some ladies might not otherwise have a chance to do) is a big plus.  Women get to speak directly to several manufacturer reps at this event to tell them exactly what they like/don't like in a bike from a woman's point of view.  Femmoto is growing each and every year because it is a fun, enjoyable, and well-organized event.

My vote is for Bonnie Strawser!   :)

QuoteOr there is always your favorite person Karya.

Brandon

Now Brandon....  Don't go turning this into a beauty contest! ;)