October 31 2013 Grand Forks ND: In an effort to ensure the longevity and vitality of their club, the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) has begun their annual recruitment event for its future drivers.

Scouts and sponsors have been traveling the Grand Forks, ND area neighborhoods today in search of prospects. Potential rookies have been tapped from Bob Martin Racing and Nygaard Motorsports.

Happy Halloween from NOSA!

The 2013 Annual NOSA Meeting and Awards Banquet has been scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND. Rick Rea will be this year’s emcee. The banquet will be buffet style. The cost is $20 per person, payable that night (no advance payment necessary). A cash bar will be set up for your beverage needs. 

The schedule of events is as follows:
4:00 pm: Annual meeting and election of 2014 officers
5:00 pm: Social hour
6:00 pm: Banquet, with awards presentation to follow

The awards ceremony will consist of the point fund payout for the top 15 drivers in points, door prizes, numerous awards, including the presentation of the 2013 People’s Choice Awards. Drivers have already been emailed a link to vote for the awards. 

Please RSVP to Bill Olson as soon as possible, but no later than November 8th. We encourage you to invite your crew, sponsors, family, friends, etc. Bill can be contacted at bill.olson@us.nestle.com or phone/text at (218) 791-1600. 

Alerus Center Address:
1200 42nd St South
Grand Forks, ND 58201

We look forward to seeing everyone again and appreciate your participation. 

Respectfully, 

Bill Olson, NOSA President
Tami Martin, NOSA Secretary

Voting has opened for NOSA drivers for this year's People's Choice Awards. Drivers have been invited to vote online in various categories. The awards will be presented at the annual NOSA banquet to be held November 16th, 2013 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND.

This year's awards feature the following categories:

• Rookie of the Year
• Sportsmanship Award (Driver)
• Sportsmanship Award (Crew)
• Hard Charger Award
• Hard Luck Award
• Most Improved Driver
• Mechanic of the Year
• MacGyver Award: Presented to the team that can repair anything with just zip ties and duct tape. 
• Cone Head Award: Presented to  the driver that likes to get up close and personal with that pesky cone on the front stretch. 
• Can you draw for me? Award:  Presented to the team that is always running a little (or a lot) late. 
• World Traveler Award: Presented to a driver or crew member that logs plenty of miles traveling to and from races. 
•  Social Butterfly Award: Presented to a driver or crew member that everyone knows and is always around to chat. 
• Empty Cooler Award: Presented to the team that definitely knows how to have a good time.