Ochs Brothers Honored with Steve King Sportsmanship Award

Wichita, Kan. (Jan 28, 2008) – Four brothers were honored as the second 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.