Pit & Grid Volunteer of the Year

First Awarded in 1995

Pit & Grid volunteers manage two of the most active and logistically complex areas at any SCCA road race — the pre-race grid and the pit lane. They coordinate car positioning, stage drivers and crews before every session, and enforce pit lane safety procedures throughout the event. Each year since 1985, the SCCA® Pit & Grid Volunteer of the Year has recognized the member whose organization, communication, and composure in this fast-moving environment keeps events running on time and competitors out of harm’s way.

Eligibility:

Award recipients demonstrate exceptional organizational skill, thorough knowledge of pit lane and grid procedures, the ability to manage simultaneous demands from drivers, crews, and officials, and a calm and authoritative presence in a high-energy environment. They show dedication throughout the season to their specialty, SCCA events, Regions, competitors, fellow volunteers, and the Club as a whole, and exhibit strong skills, good leadership, and a willingness to go above and beyond what is expected to offer excellent customer service.

Nomination Information:

SCCA members submit nominations, with winners selected by SCCA National Staff with input from Division leadership. If a nomination is not received for a specific specialty, a Volunteer of the Year Award may not be presented that year.

2025: Tony Jorgensen, Milwaukee Region

2024: Thomas McLeod, Washington D.C. Region

2023: Brian Williams, Central Florida Region

2022: Valerie Farret, Northeast Division

2022: Vanessa Farret, Northeast Division

2021: Bonnie Wannarka, Southwest Division

2020: Dan Soiney, Central Division

2019: Tracy Roper, Southern Pacific Division

2018: Lee Stanley, Southeast Division

2017: Dennis Bednar, Central Division

2016: Gayle Lorenz, Northeast Division

2015: Lyn Watts, Southeast Division

2014: Julie Winslow, Northern Pacific Division

2012: Joi Robinson, Southern Pacific Division

2011: Janet Bruce, Central Division

2011: Bart Carlevaro, Northeast Division

2010: Joelle Pence

2009: Renee Angel

2008: Keith McDonald

2007: Carolyn Bayer-Broring

2006: Shirley Thompson

2005: Karen Peterson

2005: Lauren Robison

2004: Marie Kirby

2004: Bill Stewart

2003: John Schmale

2002: Vicki Jarecke

2001: Kathy Gall

2001: George Bloeser

2000: Kaye Fairer

1999: Bette French

1998: Stan Jochim

1998: Paula Spencer

1997: Noelle Pascal

1997: Walter Michael

1996: Teri Massey

1996: Karen Petersen

1995: Kathy Silva

1995: Karen Lamm