| The History of the WOR Games |
Western Ohio Region put on its first race in 1964,
a regional at Mid-Ohio. Les Griebling of Mid-Ohio
suggested the team championship concept, a tradition
that continues. In 1965 race chairman Chuck Vesper
coined the name WOR Games. WOR Games moved to IRP
in 1970 and remained there until 1987, when the
race returned to Mid-Ohio. The WOR Games continued
at Mid Ohio until the 2008 season.
Traditionally, WOR Games is known as a fun, friendly
weekend. The spirit of the race is symbolized by a
special award created in 1999.
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| Spirit of the WOR Games Award |
Jesse Coleman, a well-known and respected SCCA
Starter, was scheduled to be the Starter for the
third WOR Games in 1966. When he passed away that
spring, Chick Walsh in initiated a trophy to be
presented at each WOR Games in Jesse's memory.
The trophy honored an individual or group who
contributed to the betterment of racing through
outstanding effort - who exemplified the spirit
of WOR Games. When Chick Walsh died in 1991, WOR
renamed the trophy to commemorate Chick's contribution
to WOR and the sport. Sid Rich was a Western Ohio
Region member who loved life and lived it to the
fullest. He worked hard and played hard. The Sid
Rich memorial trophy was presented in his honor
to someone who demonstrates Sid's philosophy,
"anything worth doing is worth doing in excess."
In an effort to keep the Spirit of WOR Games that
these men exemplified alive and well, a new award
has been created in their honor. This award recognizes
an individual or group who goes a little beyond,
who shows the spirit of competition or enthusiasm
for fun that makes WOR Games.
Nominations for the award can be turned in at Driver's
Information. The selection committee includes race
officials. Trophy presentation will be made during
Sunday's lunch break.
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