Hot Rod racer Chad Fiesta was named “Driver of the Year” during the Big Island Auto Club’s 2012 awards banquet, held November 10 at New Star Restaurant in Hilo. At the banquet, the group’s board of directors announced the top two drivers in each Pro Gas and E T bracket competition.
8.90 index (Quick Rod): Winner – Gary Mizuno. Runner-up – Dean Kalawe.
9.90 index (Super Rod): Winner – Davy Watanabe. Runner-up – Jonathan Santiago.
10.90 index (Hot Rod): Winner – Chad Fiesta. Runner-up – Raycen Wong.
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11.90 index (Street Rod): Winner – Kaike Deponte. Runner-up – Lawrence Cacabelos.
12.90 index (Junior Street Rod): Winner – Ian Bernard. Runner-up – Christopher Mulliken.
Pro Bike: Winner – John Malson. Runner-up – James “Kimo” Kamanu.
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E T Bracket: Winner – Chad Fiesta. Runner-up – Davy Watanabe.
Sports Compact: Winner – Ian Bernard. Runner-up – Christopher Mulliken.
Bracket Bike: Winner – John Malson. Runner-up – Sheldon Asejo.
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Junior Dragsters: Winner – Sydney Koga. Runner-up – Dione Tobara
Driver of the Year: Chad Fiesta
Note: Results were submitted by race track announcer Russ Roberts, who continues to anchor reports from each month’s race on radio stations KBIG FM, Native FM, KAPA Hawaiian FM, and ESPN Radio.
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