Gateway Motorsports Park’s 2017 Dragplex champions were honored February 3 at the Four Points Sheraton in Belleville, Illinois.
2017 Gateway Motorsports Park Dragplex champions (left to right): Charles Willis Jr. (Super Pro Motorcycle, Jim Pearson (Sportsman),
Jesse Garcia (Pro), Mike Eggleston (Super Pro).
Jr. Dragster Thunder champion: Sam Stewart
Jr. Dragster Lightning champion: Allysia Vaultonburg
High School champion: Ronnie Beach III
SPECIAL AWARDS
Jr. Dragster Rookie of the Year: Kennedy Hale
Bracket Rookie of the Year: Luke Albietz
Hard Charger Award: Jeremy McKague
Chopper Award: John Ratulowski
Comback of the Year: Bill Beever
Hard Luck E.T.: Byron Kinne
Hard Luck Jr. Dragster: Lilly Kinne
Young Gun Award: Leah Albietz
Jr. Dragster Most Improved: Cohen Hale and Brenden Cox
Jr. Dragster Mechanic of the Year: Mike Stewart
Hoppin’ Julio Garcia Mechanic of the Year Award: Doug Albietz
Jr. Dragster Sportsman of the Year: Sam Stewart
Earl Liverpool Sportsman of the Year Award: Mike Eggleston
Mary Luter Gracious Lady Award: Tammy Eggleston
2017 Gateway Employee of the Year Award: Mary Luter (posthumously)