Folks Of Interest 2016 SK 500 / Inspiration Award winners / Ryan Cochran & Dennis McPhail

The past five years we have been giving away a special award to guys that have inspired me
through out the thirty plus years. This has turned out better then I had imagined and nothing kooler
then to publically thanking guys that have meant a lot to our club and our hobby.

Past winners:
Carl Green, Roger Ward, Ron Myers, Gary Mundy, Jeff Myers, Daryl Starbird & Jerry Titus.


This years winners are Ryan Cochran and Dennis McPhail. I can't even imagine how many guys they have inspired over the years to build and drive Hot Rods and Kustoms. We have been blessed to have them in our hobby. Here is a kool link that Ryan posted years ago...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=4381

The Inspiration award ceremony will be at 1:30 Saturday afternoon
in the Heritage Café & Pub in Dewey.

Look forward to seeing ya guys, Happy Trails, Mick

 

It's awesome that you are recognizing the people that have inspired you over the years man, that means a lot to a lot of people.

Also, thanks for bringing that old post up Mick, I had never read that.

 

Bttt

 

Speaking of "inspiration" awards, Mick was awarded the Crossmembers Club pick for the show. As Ryan and Dennis have been an inspiration to a lot of people, Mick has been an true inspiration to a lot of guys around the Midwest with his shows and how he runs them. How they are not just a car show, but more like a family reunion of sorts, just happens to be a bunch of Kool cars there too! LoL! Mick stands for everything the Crossmembers do and does it in a fabulous way!! He's the real deal!
Thanks Mick!!

Sorry for the little hoopla about it, as it was raining and getting ready to storm!!

 

Congrats Mick, you deserve the recognition.

 

Cool

 

Lol, You're timing was purrfect, you caught me way off guard with the Crossmembers Club award. Because of the rain we were handing out the awards fast and I was shocked when I turned around and you were there smiling at me. Kool honor to be chosen for the award. Thank you very much...

 

Well deserved my friend!

 

I believe you deserve every award possible for putting on such a great event and as several others have said "it isn't just a car show, its a family reunion!". I know I really enjoy getting to visit so many people and everyone admires the way you put on the show- Many thanks and job well done!

 

Mick's involvement with Herb during his sickness and his last days (well, naturally, he was a good friend to him all along, but the last few months was a highlight) really exemplifies what the CrossMembers are all about....being there for folks when they need it most and showing love, compassion, concern and genuine friendship to your fellow human being. I know Mick didn't go out and do all he did with Herb for recognition or pats on the back, but sometimes it's encouraging to others to see the good folks do. In this day and age, sometimes it's easy to get all down on our fellow man....there's still good guys out there and Mick is one of the goodest.

(....but not to hijack the thread, cuz I think Ryan and Dennis are in the goodest group, too....thus Mick's recognition of them. )

 

Congrats all around! After leaving Saturday night, I was glad to hear we gave the CM pick to Mick. Three influential guys in this hot rod and custom world deserving of recognition.

 

I recognize Carl Green...in the hat. Great guy - taught me a lot in the short time I worked for him 80's.