Mopar Tom Hoover Award

J.R. Schodde 1225 · 09-23-2013, 10:23 AM

Hey Tommy! You and Harry had a great points earning season and great year overall! Was hoping you would bring that trophy back to Pittsburgh. Congrats to the winner at the end of the year.

I am hoping Mopar keeps this award going for many years for a couple of reasons. One, is the extra incentive to get Mopar die-hard stockers and super stockers to chase the points. Even if you do not get a national championship, knowing you were the best Mopar driver/car combination and the award that comes with it is quite an accomplishment.

Second, is Tom Hoover. I was fortunate to get to see Mr. Hoover receive a lifetime achievement award at the Mopar awards banquet this year. Listening to his speech about all of his achievements from the development of the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Hemis to the Max Wedge was inspiring. I enjoyed seeing the twinkle in his eye when Tom spoke of his team developing the hyper-pack slant 6 that outran GM and Ford grand national cars at Daytona in the early 60's. His life work and achievements with Mopar deserves to be remembered for many years with this award.

Mr. Hoover said he was getting better every day. He had great energy at the banquet in July and was walking and getting around a lot better. I am hoping that Mr. Hoover will be able to hand out the award personally for many years to come.

J.R.

09-23-2013, 10:23 AM	#10
J.R. Schodde 1225 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Steel City, PA Posts: 32 Likes: 5 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Mopar Tom Hoover Award Hey Tommy! You and Harry had a great points earning season and great year overall! Was hoping you would bring that trophy back to Pittsburgh. Congrats to the winner at the end of the year. I am hoping Mopar keeps this award going for many years for a couple of reasons. One, is the extra incentive to get Mopar die-hard stockers and super stockers to chase the points. Even if you do not get a national championship, knowing you were the best Mopar driver/car combination and the award that comes with it is quite an accomplishment. Second, is Tom Hoover. I was fortunate to get to see Mr. Hoover receive a lifetime achievement award at the Mopar awards banquet this year. Listening to his speech about all of his achievements from the development of the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Hemis to the Max Wedge was inspiring. I enjoyed seeing the twinkle in his eye when Tom spoke of his team developing the hyper-pack slant 6 that outran GM and Ford grand national cars at Daytona in the early 60's. His life work and achievements with Mopar deserves to be remembered for many years with this award. Mr. Hoover said he was getting better every day. He had great energy at the banquet in July and was walking and getting around a lot better. I am hoping that Mr. Hoover will be able to hand out the award personally for many years to come. J.R.