The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón honored its competitors and participants Sunday on a “Night of Champions” – the Series’ annual championship awards banquet at Chateau Elan. Team Falken Tire and Corvette Racing’s Jan Magnussen (above left) were announced as winners in contests voted on by Series fans; Falken won the ‘From the Fans’ award as the group that made the most significant impact on the ALMS in 2011, and Magnussen was selected as Most Popular Driver.

Both honors, based on input from Series fans worldwide through americanlemans.com, were among many special honors given Sunday night.

Genoa Racing’s Eric Lux won Rookie of the Year to go along with sharing the LMP Challenge driving championship with CORE autosport’s Ricardo Gonzalez and Gunnar Jeannette. Alex Job Racing’s Bill Sweedler won the Founder’s Cup, an award that goes to the top gentleman driver in the ALMS.

The Battery Tender Mechanic of the Year trophies went to Mike Seymour, Muscle Milk Aston Martin Racing (LMP1); Dan Binks, Corvette Racing (GT); Steve Ragan, Genoa Racing (LMPC); Gary Biehl, TRG (GTC)

Michelin, a long-time supporter of the American Le Mans Series and championship-winning tire manufacturer, received the annual Promoter’s Trophy for its efforts in the promotion and support of the American Le Mans Series.

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