recipients of the Steve King Sportsmanship Award at the National
Championship Racing Association (NCRA) banquet here last Saturday, January
26, 2008. Mike, Jim, Dave and Tom Ochs, all of Jetmore, Kan., were on hand
to receive the award. The award is sponsored by ICM, Inc. in honor of the
late two-time NCRA champion and presented by Dave Vander Griend, president
and CEO of ICM, Inc, and the King family.
"Steve was always known for providing a helping hand when it was needed,
"said Vander Griend, "This award is one way we honor him and the
sportsmanship of other fine individuals involved in sprint car racing."
The Ochs brothers have been involved in sprint car racing since childhood
when they followed their father, Charlie, around the track. Charlie was
known for his mechanical prowess and the brothers picked up many of his
talents. As a team they own the #1x sprint car driven by Don Droud, Jr.
"The Ochs boys are known for the smiles that are always on each of their
faces," said C. Ray Hall, president NCRA. "They show up at the track and
give it their all. I have never seen them do anything but try their best to
be competitive and offer help to fellow racers who need it."
"This is a real honor for our entire family," said Mike Ochs, speaking on
behalf of the family. "We grew up with Steve, we raced with Steve and this
award means a lot to all of us."
On the Ochs' behalf, ICM has donated $2,500 to the Steve King Foundation.
The foundation was established after King's death at the 2006 Knoxville
Nationals. The foundation, a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization, was
formed to provide financial assistance to racing families when dealing with
a severe illness, injury or death of a driver, crew member, track official
or their families.
For more information, please visit http://www.stevekingfoundation.org/.
About ICM: ICM, Inc.is a Colwich, Kan.-based engineering and construction
management company specializing in ethanol fuel plants. ICM is also a
sponsor of the NCRA Sprint Car Series.
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