2014 CIOMAPAC Destruction Derby A Smashing Success!

A mild weekend in the heart of the Central Valley sizzled Saturday night as the California Independent Oil Marketers Political Action Committee’s 15th Annual Destruction Derby came to a smashing conclusion.  Held at the Ledford Rodeo Grounds in Firebaugh, CA, on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 this year’s destructive event was attended by excited residents of Firebaugh and the surrounding communities.  The Derby itself featured forty cars entered by a variety of marketers, suppliers, and friends of the association in five elimination rounds.  The evening culminated in one of the longest and most competitive final heats ever seen with defending Derby winner Steve Jahnsen of Rinehart Oil taking the trophy for a second year in a row.

 

A special note is that Steve’s consecutive win is only the second time in Derby history that someone has successfully defended their title.  We wonder if at next year’s 16th edition a returning competitor or someone new will prevent a record setting, third straight win by Jahnsen.  

 

While the Saturday night Derby itself is the highlight of the weekend for many, Friday and Saturday before the Derby featured a host of member activities including a tri-tip member dinner Friday night sponsored by Idemitsu, bottomless mimosas and bloody mary’s served by the Maniaci Insurance team alongside Jay McKeeman/Dennis McCann's famous pancakes Saturday morning, family activities, and important networking throughout the weekend.  This weekend is more than just the Derby, it is a chance for members to reconnect and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with their families.  

 

The 15th Annual Destruction Derby remains a major fundraising effort on behalf of the CA Independent Oil Marketers Political Action Committee (CIOMPAC), the political arm of the CA Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA).  The dollars raised from the Destruction Derby in conjunction with other sources allows CIOMPAC to financially support members of the California Legislature and candidates for public office who are supportive of CIOMA’s legislative program or whom can wield influence over the issues of importance to the Association.    Without the membership’s continued support of CIOMPAC through Derby and other events, the Association would not be a successful advocate for the industry.  

 

If you did not get a chance to attend this year we hope we will see you in 2015!  This is a free member event and we encourage all your staff members and families to attend!  We hope to see you in 2015.