Australian GT News

2009 AUSTRALIAN GT AWARDS GALA...The night of Nights!

The Australian GT family congregated at the stunning 'Ivy' venue on Sunday evening to celebrate a hugely successful 2009 season and crown the 2009 champions and award winners. The guests were treated to live entertainment, very fine cuisine and the very best highlights from the 2009 season.

Australian GT would like to thanks the supporters of the evening:
Ultimate Boating & Lifestyle Magazine
Ala Moana - Luxury home on Hamilton Island
CUE Clothing
Industrie Clothing
Racer Industries
Jo Ferguson - Fashion stylist and editor

Awards winners at the 2009 gala event were:

CREW CHIEF OF THE YEAR:
Michael Newton - Supabarn Motorsport: James & Theo Koundouris

TEAM OF THE YEAR:
PR Technology Racing - David Wall's car

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
Klark Quinn

HARD LUCK AWARD:
Michael Loccisano

BARRY JONES COMPETITOR OF THE YEAR:
Dean Grant

BEST DRESSED AWARD:
Industrie Best Dressed Male - Richard Kimber
CUE Best Dressed Female - Rebecca Betschwar

GT HALL OF FAME:
Mark Eddy
Dean Grant

GT PRODUCTION:
3rd: Tim Poulton - Lotus Exige S
2nd: Mark O'Connor - Lotus Exige S
1st: Paul Freestone - Corvette ZO6

GT CHALLENGE:
3rd: Keith Wong - Ferrari 360 Challenge
2nd: Michael Loccisano - Porsche GT3 996 Cup Car
1st: Jordan Ormsby - Porsche GT3 996 RS

GT CHAMPIONSHIP:
3rd: Jim Richards - Porsche GT3 997 Cup Car
2nd: James Koundouris - Porsche GT3 997 Cup Car/Cup S

1st/Winner of the Ross Palmer Perpetual Trophy
David Wall - Porsche GT3 997 Cup S

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