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Hotrodhotline got a really special invitation while at the Detroit Autorama.... to come and join the “Great 8 Meeting” on Saturday night. This is where all of the Great 8 winners are brought together so that they can meet each other, talk with the Judges and learn more about the process that will determine the winner of the Ridler Award. We really enjoyed this opportunity and we thank the MHRA for this special invitation. We also want to particularly thank Butch Patrico and his entire team for a fantastic job.... they are really great people, devoted to our hobby, and who give a lot of themselves and their personal time to make this show the huge success that it is.... they have many hours in that we never see or know about .... so we THANK them all for that ! |
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The “Stars” of the Show were of course the Great 8, Ridler contenders. Each car was a masterpiece in it’s own right and the range of winners was huge ...... we had young guys, professional builders, owner builders .... it was great. One fact we found interesting is that this was the First Year that there was not a car from Michigan in the Great 8. But the field was awesome .... here’s a quick look at the contenders and of course the grand award winner... |
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We don’t have a lot of narrative for these pictures from the awards ceremony..... we just like to see all of these car owners and builders enjoying their time in the spotlight. No matter how many people are given awards... and no matter how “important” the award... each of them belongs to “that owner or builder” and it’s their moment to enjoy the recognition by their peers and by others in their industry.... It’s their shining moment .. each and every one of them. And to ALL of them.... we say a BIG CONGRATULATIONS..... great work ... and thank them for their creations which are so important to our industry and our hobby. |
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and that’s it folks.... another Detroit Autorama under our belt and more determination than ever to make this a yearly trek. Next year we vow to come even earlier so Jack can get into some more of those unbelievable Detroit area garages and shops. The whole experience of Detroit Autorama is fantastic ..... we want to thank Bob & Bonnie Larrivee and their staff for putting together this great event, and of course our good friends from the MHRA .... Charlie Rose, Butch Patrico, Al Tawse, Matt, Kenny, Steve, Bill, Ron, Glenn, Rick and so many others. We so enjoy their company at the show ... and appreciate so much all that they do .... these and all of the other MHRA members are the grease that makes this wheel run so smoothly..... they’re behind the scenes, working hours on end to get things ready, move people in and out... and to make this whole show FUN for everyone... In 2011 they have SUCCEEDED Greatly.... THANKS GUYS ! |
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