Animal House 3: Over the Top!

I’m never really sure why Joe Esposito’s song made famous by “The Karate Kid“ movie pops into my head just before each Awards Night celebration, but it always seems a fitting preface to the event. Awards Night partnered with the HOD 3-day Fall Finale at Watkins Glen is the perfect crescendo to the year as we head into hibernation and repair mode before next season.

This years “Animal House” (see also: Part 1, Part 2) took us to another level. In years past, we’d celebrated in a rather casual format: restaurants, homes, just “sending it” – if you will. This year we decided to kick it up to 11 and move our celebration to the scenic Finger Lakes Distilling, just a couple of miles up the east side of Lake Seneca from downtown Watkins Glen.

And rather than recount the entire ceremony, you get the chance to relive it thanks to Brian S!

For those of you that missed Awards Night**, or just want to see it again, be sure to check out the video below. (**See previous award winners)

Meanwhile, back at the ranch…

As per usual, craziness and chaos are just the highlights of Animal House Weekend. And if pictures are truly worth 1000 words, then below are some pictures that speak for themselves. More can be found in the Vault.

Let’s throw in some proper hijinxs with some high-speed passing drills as well…

(pay close attention @2:00 mark)

And YES … the rumors are TRUE, Steve F does moonlight as a lounge singer #theweddingsinger – with dancing girls and all.

It was truly an awesome weekend, with great friends and all new adventures!

We’re sorry you missed it, but plan on joining us next year as we raise the bar once again. We can’t thank Finger Lakes Distilling enough for hosting us, their hospitality on awards night, and above all for having an awesome venue! Be sure to check them out on your next trip to the Glen.