VRRA Awards
Each year the VRRA presents special awards that acknowledge notable accomplishments by our members over the course of the racing season.
Many of the awards are presented in memory of VRRA alumni who are no longer with us but who worked tirelessly to promote the sport of vintage road racing while some are original awards from major sponsors who have supported road racing in Canada over the years. Awards are presented at our Annual General Meeting in November.
#1 Plate
The #1 plate is our most prodigious award and is presented to the top VRRA rider each season. Originally decided by member ballot, it is now determined by the Executive Membership and the recipient may display the #1 plate on all their machines for the following season.
The award is for the most successful rider based on their series results during the racing season. Most points earned in a single class, total points earned in several classes and exceptional performances are all considered, and the recipient is also awarded the prestigious MAX award presented annually at the Toronto SuperShow.
1992 – Dan Sorenson
1993 – Toivo Madrus
1994 – Steve Canellos
1995 – Stuart Pilkington
1996 – Steve Brown
1997 – Peter Engelbert
1998 – Steve Canellos
1999 – Stuart Pilkington
2000 – Paul & Marie Whittaker
2001 – Paul & Marie Whittaker
2002 – Paul & Marie Whittaker
2003 – Adam Bennett
2004 – Michel Roby
2005 – Bill Hornblower
2006 – Scott Rupert
2007 – Paul & Marie Whittaker
2008 – Stan Nicholson
2009 – Paul & Marie Whittaker
2010 – Brian Henderson
2011 – Jody Pearce
2012 – Dominic Aubry
2013 – Chris Hurst
2014 – Tim Ruhl
2015 – David (Woody) Percival
2016 – Paul Brubaker
2017 – Tyler Waller
2018 – Daniel Rinfret
2019 – Paul Brubaker
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Tim Voyer
2022 – Bill Quail
2023 – Michael MacNeil
Presidents Award
The Presidents award was established by Phil Mahood, a long time member and early President of VRRA. The award is presented to a club member for the most outstanding campaign on a genuine GP machine.
1983 – Tom Faulds/ Tom McGill
1984 – Dave Hughes/ Jack Patterson
1985 – Rick Soles
1986 – Stan Nicholson
1987 – Charles Schaaf
1988 – Stan Nicholson
1989 – Jerry Kinzl
1990 – Jerry Kinzl
1991 – Jim Garrett
1992 – George Oieger
1993 – Charles Schaaf
1994 – Jerry Kinzl
1995 – Sharon Bowyer
1996 – Unknown
1997 – Dave Hughes
1998 – Unknown
1999 – David Roper
2000 – David Wright
2001 – Chris Hurst
2002 – Chris Hurst
2003 – Steve Brown
2004 – Stan Nicholson
2005 – Ray Harrison
2006 – Stan Nicholson
2007 – Steve Brown
2008 – Len Fitch
2009 – Len Fitch
2010 – Stan Nicholson
2011 – Neal Howes
2012 – Stan Nicholson
2013 – Chris Hurst
2014 – Eddy Brunet
2015 – Eddy Brunet
2016 – Steve Humphrey
2017 – Eric Quintin
2018 – Darrell Cooney
2019 – John Steinke
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Dean De St. Croix
2022 – Stan Nicholson
2023 – Ian McQueen
Roger Beaumont Award
The Roger Beaumont Award was established by Roger’s long time friend and competitor John Davies in his memory. Roger was well known to road racers in Canada in the 1960 thru early 1970’s era. Regrettably he died at the young age of 41 years.
It is awarded annually to the individual who best exemplifies the spirit and intent of the sport and whose dedication and commitment have contributed to the club and vintage road racing. The recipient is chosen by membership vote.
1980 – Doug & Manzi Warwick
1981 – Doug & Manzi Warwick
1982 – June Lawson
1983 – Phil Mahood
1984 – Jim Garrett
1985 – Dave Hughes
1986 – Paul Bowyer
1987 – Robert Coy
1988 – Toivo Madrus
1989 – Mary McCaw
1990 – Carol Matheson
1991 – Pat Nicholson
1992 – Jamie Broad
1993 – Manzi Warwick
1994 – Pat Nicholson
1995 – Mary McCaw
1996 – Tom & Judy Faulds
1997 – Pat Nicholson
1998 – Pat Nicholson
1999 – Pat Nicholson
2000 – Manzi Warwick & Pat Nicholson
2001 – Geoffrey Swift
2002 – Michael Vinten
2003 – Julie Shakespeare
2004 – Dean Vollhoffer
2005 – Peter Sheppard
2006 – Michael Vinten
2007 – Paul & Sharon Bowyer
2008 – Mike & Linda Willis
2009 – Paul Bowyer
2010 – Bonnie McEwen
2011 – Linda & Mike Willis
2012 – Michael Vinten
2013 – Doug Forbes
2014 – Len Fitch
2015 – Debbie Waller
2016 – Joel Nelson
2017 – Fran and Steve Rice
2018 – Dave & Heather Minnett
2019 – Pat Nicholson
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Kirby Crosby
2022 – Dave Mascioli
2023 – Lyssa Roberts
Dorman Diesel Award
The Dorman Diesel Award presented by Kevin Fletcher, a former club President and club member. It is awarded to the club member who has made the most significant performance improvement of a motorcycle over the previous year. Voted by the Technical Committee and Executive.
1983 – Jed Snider/Ken Veasey
1984 – Bob Szoke
1985 – Kevin Fletcher
1986 – Gus Johnson
1987 – Richard Desmarais
1988 – Andy Beresford
1989 – Richard Demarais
1990 – Unknown
1991 – Henry Hanje
1992 – Charles Schaaf
1993 – Herb Becker
1994 – John Lightfoot
1995 – Henry Hogben
1996 – Roger McHardy
1997 – Peter Englebert
1998 – Unknown
1999 – Roger McHardy
2000 – Chris Hurst
2001 – Harry Peters
2002 – Ron Peter
2003 – John Lightfoot
2004 – Harry Peters
2005 – Richard Balmes
2006 – Harry Peters
2007 – Ray Roberts
2008 – Ray Harrison
2009 – Paul Brubaker
2010 – Peter Hurst
2011 – Brent Waller
2012 – Brian Robinson
2013 – Ken Foley
2014 – Tony Reis
2015 – Jason Bexrud
2016 – Gunther Schwartz
2017 – Ian McQueen
2018 – Paul Brubaker
2019 – Tim Ruhl
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Todd Ruston
2022 – Pascal Blanchette
2023 – Scott McVicker
Mary McCaw Award
Presented in 2002 memory of Mary McCaw who worked endless hours to support and promote the sport of vintage road racing with special emphasis toward the preservation of Period 1. Mary recognised the vulnerability of the P1 classes, the historic value of the aging machines coupled with the aging owners who may wish to preserve their classic for investment and show.
This award is intended to encourage owners to campaign P1 class machines, to restore them to a high level of performance and reliability and to consistently compete in VRRA events. The criteria includes:
- P1 Class machine.
- Technically constructed and maintained to a high standard.
- Presented in a professional manner.
- Competitive and reliable.
- A credit to the owner, constructor, rider and vintage racing.
This award will signify the high standards that Mary imposed upon herself while challenging others to reach the highest level in P1 competition. Awarded to the owner of the machine.
2002 – Roger McHardy
2003 – Eric Prichard
2004 – Doug Forbes
2005 – Doug Forbes
2006 – Roger McHardy
2007 – Mike Vinten
2008 – Peter Balfour
2009 – Jean-Pierre Rouleau
2010 – Mike Vinten
2011 – Peter Balfour
2012 – Brian Daigle
2013 – Rick Yates
2014 – Derek Strange
2015 – Andrew D’ornellas
2016 – Colin Fearn
2017 – Allan Lyloff
2018 – Doug Forbes
2019 – Roger McHardy
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Ian McQueen
2022 – Gary McCaw
2023 – Wayne McKinnon
John McCaw Memorial Award
This Trophy was originally created by Bob Coy in memory of young John McCaw, son of Gary & Mary McCaw, and was presented to Pat Nicholson at the 1993 Belknap Cup @ Loudon New Hampshire for her volunteer work at the USCRA events. John, a Cystic Fibrosis sufferer, was an avid supporter of his parents racing and supported the club by volunteering wherever he could. Mary was also our Competition Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator for a number of years.
Along with his parents, John was a much loved member of our events and once he reached 16 started racing himself. He was only able to race for a few years before the disease took his life. In 2011 Pat decided to resurrect the Trophy and present it annually to our most committed volunteers.
The recipient is selected by the Volunteer Coordinator:
1993 – Pat Nicholson
2011 – Fran and Steve Rice
2013 – Deb Waller
2014 – Robb Dobbie
2015 – Pat Powell
2016 – Chris Chapelle
2017 – Klaasje Bergveld
2018 – Paul Brubaker
2019 – Len Fitch
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Rose Zampino Burt
2022 – Rick Howard
2023 – Brent Waller
Rookie of the Year
Sponsored by VRRA and presented to the the best new rider over the course of a full racing season.
2000 – Neal Howes
2001 – Fernando Medeiros
2002 – Adam Bennett
2003 – Mark Hurst
2004 – Scott Rupert
2005 – Eric Deven
2006 – Doug Andrich
2007 – Alan Robb
2008 – Charles Grant
2009 – Sebastien Vachon
2010 – Andrew D’Ornellas
2011 – Ken Foley
2012 – Rick Edwards
2013 – Tyler Waller
2014 – Shelley Holden
2015 – Wilf Angermann
2016 – Ben Ollila
2017 – Owen Angerman
2018 – Rocky Roch
2019 – Damien Roi, Tori Sutton
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Laurent Laliberté-Girard
2022 – Andrew Cooney
2023 – Dave Hood
Sportsman of the Year
Given to the member considered to have exhibited the most Sportsmanlike conduct on behalf of the Club during the year.
1995 – Marty Harris
1997 – Geoff Swift
1999 – Zenon Tutko
2004 – John Crossley
2005 – Claude Cormier
2006 – Greg McEwen
2007 – Paul & Marie Whittaker
2008 – Linc Metcalfe
2009 – Les Campey
2010 – Jody Pearce
2011 – Len Fitch
2012 – Tim Voyer
2013 – Ewan Brown
2014 – Greg McEwen
2015 – Brian Madeley
2016 – Tim Voyer
2017 – Patrick Gagnon
2018 – Kathleen Coburn
2019 – Dave Laporte
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Darrell Cooney
2022 – Dave Minnett
2023 – Steve Bem
Steve Crover Award
Presented by Ralf Scholtes in memory of Steve Crover and awarded to the series winner of the Period 3 lightweight class.
2005 – Mike Heggarty
2006 – David Cote
2007 – David Cote
2008 – Lee Newbury
2009 – Lee Newbury
2010 – Lee Newbury
2011 – Dave Mascioli
2012 – Dave Mascioli
2013 – Lee Newbury
2014 – Brent Waller
2015 – Doug Andrich
2016 – Doug Andrich
2017 – Doug Andrich
2018 – Tyler Waller
2019 – Paul Brubaker
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Rick Edwards
2022 – Bill Quail
2023 – Laurent Laliberte-Girard
Castrol Cup
This trophy was originally presented by Castrol Canada Inc to the winner of the World Superbike race at Mosport Park. The trophy was purchased in 2002 from a curio shop in Toronto and is now awarded to the P3 Heavyweight series winner.
1989 – Fred Merkel
1990 – Raymond Roche
2002 – Chris Hurst
2003 – Toivo Madrus
2004 – Fergus Warwick
2005 – Peter Hurst
2006 – Fernando Medeiros
2007 – Greg McEwen
2008 – Greg McEwen
2009 – Greg McEwen
2010 – Greg McEwen
2011 – Tim Ruhl
2012 – Tim Ruhl
2013 – Dominic Aubry
2014 – Tim Ruhl
2015 – Tim Ruhl
2016 – Tim Ruhl
2017 – Tim Ruhl
2018 – Tim Ruhl
2019 – Tim Ruhl
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Mike MacNeil
2022 – Tim Ruhl
2023 – Mike MacNeil
Peter Sheppard Trophy
Peter Sheppard presented this Trophy in 2010 to recognize the contribution which women make to the Club, in particular women racers who also volunteer. The recipient is selected by a team led by Peter Sheppard.
2010 – Laura Sewell
2011 – Jennifer Carriere
2012 – Karen Duncan
2013 – Laura Standen
2014 – Sue McFadden
2015 – Heather Minnett
2016 – Vickie Fournier
2017 – Kat Collins
2019 – Kathleen Coburn
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Holly Varey
2022 – Angela Hiba
2023 – Veronica Martin
HB Cycle Award
Presented by HB Cycle and Outdoor Centre. Awarded to the series winner of the Period 4 Formula 3 class.
2003 – Bill Watson
2004 – Adam Bennett
2005 – Adam Bennett
2006 – Luc Lacasse
2007 – Tim Voyer
2008 – John Roy
2009 – Dominic Aubry
2010 – Dominic Aubry
2011 – Dominic Aubry
2012 – Dominic Aubry
2013 – Chris Hurst
2014 – Louie Raffa
2015 – Louie Raffa
2016 – Louie Raffa
2017 – Tyler Waller
2018 – Daniel Rinfret
2019 – Daniel Rinfret
2020 – Not Awarded
2021 – Jody Pearce
2022 – Daniel Rinfret
2023 – Jody Pearce
Period 4 Formula 2 Trophy
Presented by Ray and Jim’s Trophies, Belleville. Awarded to the series winner of the Period 4 F2 class.
2004 – George Osmond
2005 – Bill Hornblower
2006 – John Crossley
2007 – Alan Robb
2008 – Charles Grant
2009 – John Galloway
2010 – Jody Pearce
2011 – Craig Goodwin
2012 – Jamie Barkley
2013 – Chris Hurst
2014 – Louie Raffa
2015 – Louie Raffa
2016 – Daniel Rinfret
2017 – Eddy Brunnet
2018 – Daniel Rinfret
2019 – Daniel Rinfret
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Kirby Crosby
2022 – Jody Pearce
2023 – Ravo Lainevool
Most Meritorious Award
Created in 2011 and presented to the VRRA member who made a meritorious contribution to the club during the previous year.
2011 – Peter Balen
2012 – Steve Hoffarth
2013 – Dave Mascioli
2014 – Ashton Bond
2015 – Fran and Steve Rice
2016 – Shelley Holden
2017 – Len and Nancy Fitch / Don Gosen
2018 – Rick Howard
2019 – Laura Edwards
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Brian Stevenson
2022 – Lyssa Roberts
2023 – Timothy Sauder
Most Improved Rider
To be awarded to the rider who has shown the most improvement in their riding skill during the previous year. Selected by the Competition Coordinator:
2011 – Dave Mascioli
2012 – Colin Duncan
2013 – Mathew Gill
2014 – Joel Nelson
2015 – Jamie Bosson
2016 – Nigel Fearn
2017 – Andrew Roberts
2018 – Holly Vary
2019 – Rob Massicotte
2020 – Not awarded
2021 – Joe Stewart
2022 – Rob Massicote
2023 – Angelo Fasulo
Douglas MacRae Memorial Award
The “Douglas MacRae Memorial Award” was created by Dean F Ruston in collaboration with Doug’s wife Marie Ann MacRae, Rob Yocco and Mike of Walridge Motors. The Award was first presented to Paul Brubaker at the 2023 VRRA AGM, Banquet and Awards Ceremony in memory of Douglas MacRae.
Doug was a long time VRRA member, a respected and well-known vintage road racing competitor in both Canada and the United States and prominent member of the vintage Norton community. Doug was also an extremely gifted artist, photographer and world traveller. The award was created to recognise that and honour Doug’s Spirit, Integrity, Passion, Creativity, Imagination, Fight and Courage.
The Award will be presented each year to the VRRA member that best exemplifies these qualities.
2023 – Paul Brubaker
Ben Martinez Memorial Award
The Ben Martinez Memorial Award was established in 2022 by Dean F Ruston.
Ben had a true passion for motorcycle racing and was well known to both road racers and spectators in Canada. He was not only an exceptional competitor but was recognised as a strong leader and mentor to others. Ben generously shared his experience and track knowledge acquired over many years, allowing everyone he touched to become a faster and safer rider. Regrettably, Ben passed away at a very young age.
This award is presented annually to the individual who best exemplifies the spirit of leadership, sportsmanship, and integrity that Ben so generously provided.
2022 – Kirby Crosby
2023 – William Deragon
Best Bent Borrowed Bike Award
Started by Greg McEwen and chosen by the previous year’s winner. Given to the member who spectacularly crashes a borrowed bike
2008 – Gary Holden
2009 – Jim Kotsilidis
2010 – Len Fitch
2011 – Ewen Brown
2012 – Dave Minnett
2013 – Jody Pearce
2014 – Peter Balfour
2015 – Louie Raffa
2016 – Stu Pilkington
2022 – Mark McCoy