DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Chosen by the NYSRRC officials based on performance, attitude, and contribution to the sport. Nominations from participants are encouraged and welcome.
TOP TEN DRIVERS
Given to the ten drivers with the most points. Ties will be broken based on average points per event, and then by number of wins, seconds, etc.
CLASS CHAMPIONS
Awarded to the top drivers in points in each class. Trophies will be given per GCR or better.
BEST NEW DRIVER
Awarded to the best new driver in the series based on performance and attitude. Although chosen by the NYSRRC Officials, nominations from participants are encouraged and welcome.
MOST IMPROVED DRIVER
Awarded to the most improved driver based on performance during the current year and the previous year. Although chosen by the NYSRRC Officials, nominations from participants are encouraged and welcome.
INTER-REGIONAL AWARD
Given to the region whose drivers accumulate the most points.
JOHN CHAVE AWARD
Named after a CNY big bore driver who raced despite his battle with cancer, this trophy is given to the driver who never gives up. The inscription reads “This award is for the forgotten hero. A person who has worked hard and spent many hours trying to achieve a goal. A person who has given of their time to help others. A person who is always striving to beat the odds, and remain a friend to all.”
EDDIE WHITMORE MEMORIAL FORMULA VEE TROPHY
The winner of this trophy is a formula vee driver chosen by the formula vee drivers in the series. “Skill – Sportmanship – Spirit” are the criteria used in determining its recipient.
SCUDERIA DOM – THE JIM BURLEIGH AWARD
Jim Burleigh was a FLR steward who enjoyed joking with his coworkers, and even gave out DOM patches. He was a worker who contributed much to the sport and spread his enjoyment of it to those around him, and it those qualities that merit winning this award. Although it has also been known as the “Dirty Old Man” award, several women are among the list of past winners.
ROBERT STEPHENS AWARD
Robert W. Stephens was a Glen Region member, and founder of the NYSRRC series. Each year the Glen Region chooses as this trophy’s recipient someone who exemplifies the phrase “In the Spirit of the Sport.”