Todd Gartshore Memorial Spirit of the Event Award - Lateral-g Forums

Jimi-FM3 · #1 07-18-2011, 10:19 AM

Todd Gartshore was an amazing individual - of course he was legendary within the automotive enthusiast industry, but he was also a man of deep convictions and integrity. Along with that was Todd's attitude of "let's just get it done, no matter what it takes". I, like many of you, had the honor and pleasure of spending time with Todd talking cars, parts, politics, religion and many other topical subjects that came up at the moment. After talking with Todd about anything, I always felt inspired to try harder and do better and stop whining about whatever it was and just fix it!

It with all these thoughts in mind that Bill Howell and I decided to create and award a Todd Gartshore Memorial Spirit of the Event award at all the events produced by either of us. The award doesn't come with any prize other than a nice plaque, but it recognizes those individuals that exemplify those qualities that made Todd such an inspiration to so many.

It was our honor this last weekend to award the first Todd Gartshore Memorial Spirit of the Event award at the Heidts Performance Car Challenge to Randy Johnson. All weekend long, Randy displayed the "let's get it done" attitude as he worked through multiple mechanical issues. Never once did he whine or decide to go home - he did what needed to be done to get the car repaired and get back on track (despite the 94+ degree temperatures). Throughout the entire weekend, Randy continued to offer advice, encouragement, tools and whatever else anybody needed, making sure they had a great time and experience at the event.

Congratulations Randy on being the first recipient of the Todd Gartshore Memorial Spirit of the Event Award!

**Steve1968LS2** · #2 07-18-2011, 10:47 AM

Very cool idea and a perfect way to honor Todd

cmraman · #3 07-18-2011, 11:45 AM

Randy is truely deserving of this award. He did thrash on his car all weekend. I know at times he probably was frustrated, but never let it show or get to him. He got through it and he was up and running in no time at all. Randy is one of the first ones to offer advice, help, or whatever you need. He is also good for comic relief. Congrats Randy, well deserved. I know that it was kinda emotional and I believe Todd was there looking over you.

RPM HOTRODS · #4 07-18-2011, 06:06 PM

I have to say what a cool award and being there in person it couldn't have gone to a better guy. Congrats again Randy you deserve it my friend. Curt

tazzz2_ca · #5 07-18-2011, 06:23 PM

Agreed the award is a great way to honor our friend Todd and Randy is a great choice for the first recipient.... Congratulations Randy!!!

**Stuart Adams** · #6 07-18-2011, 07:22 PM

Cool award. After reading all of Todd's qualities, I have no chance!!

Good job guys.

coolwelder62 · #7 07-18-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tazzz2_ca

Agreed the award is a great way to honor our friend Todd and Randy is a great choice for the first recipient.... Congratulations Randy!!!

X2,Randy loaned us tools as he was thrashing on his own car.

**GregWeld** · #8 07-19-2011, 06:19 AM

Superb idea Jimi and Bill!!

Now....... get out there and get 'er done!

Van B · #9 07-19-2011, 08:25 AM

Very nice. Well deserved for sure.

69MyWay · #10 07-19-2011, 09:45 AM

Way cool! Way to go - and what a wonderful memorial for Todd