Bill Howell
09-26-2011, 03:05 PM
I want take the time to thank everyone that came to RTTH. Without you guys, this event would not be possible and we would not have built the model that has become the Run To Series.
I am and have always been the idea man but could not do this without my wife Melinda, daughter Jessica, Yancy and Albert.
This year we added the day of driving instruction and that wouldn't have been possible without Danny, Todd, Kyle and Brian. It is huge how many people step up every year and volunteer their time to make this happen.
Then there are the sponsors that have been here year after year. DSE, BFG, Ridetech, Baer, Prodigy Customs, Jet Hot Coatings, Carbon Kustoms, Gateway Mustangs, Speed by Spectre, local support and cruise destination Precision HotRods. We also had several companies step up and we gave away over $13,000 in prizes and gift certificates. Once again this year, we were one of the regional events that was picked as a OUSCI qualifier.
As I said at the awards ceremony, my most proud moment was to give the Todd Gartshore Memorial Spirit of the Event Award to Robert Scheitlin. On Saturday evening, we made an announcement and had an impromptu "Tip Jar" for donations. Those "tipping" Albert's great cooking knew the money would be donated to the Victory Junction Gang in memory of Todd. I am so proud to announce that the total donated was $1900!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy to be involved with such a great group of hot rodders and it encourages me to continue to push the envelope and create more events for next year.
Thanks again guys for all you did to make this the success it was and all I can say is just wait til next year.
I am and have always been the idea man but could not do this without my wife Melinda, daughter Jessica, Yancy and Albert.
This year we added the day of driving instruction and that wouldn't have been possible without Danny, Todd, Kyle and Brian. It is huge how many people step up every year and volunteer their time to make this happen.
Then there are the sponsors that have been here year after year. DSE, BFG, Ridetech, Baer, Prodigy Customs, Jet Hot Coatings, Carbon Kustoms, Gateway Mustangs, Speed by Spectre, local support and cruise destination Precision HotRods. We also had several companies step up and we gave away over $13,000 in prizes and gift certificates. Once again this year, we were one of the regional events that was picked as a OUSCI qualifier.
As I said at the awards ceremony, my most proud moment was to give the Todd Gartshore Memorial Spirit of the Event Award to Robert Scheitlin. On Saturday evening, we made an announcement and had an impromptu "Tip Jar" for donations. Those "tipping" Albert's great cooking knew the money would be donated to the Victory Junction Gang in memory of Todd. I am so proud to announce that the total donated was $1900!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy to be involved with such a great group of hot rodders and it encourages me to continue to push the envelope and create more events for next year.
Thanks again guys for all you did to make this the success it was and all I can say is just wait til next year.