Ricky poses with fellow South Carolina modelers David Morton
and Tod Heintzelman

Ricky was particularly glad to get to meet Roger Yu at GSL XX.
Ricky was an admirer of Roger's work.

Ever the gracious host, Mark S. Gustavson takes time to pose for
a picture with David, Ricky and Tod.

Best of Show modeler Dave Cummins explains some the
construction techniques of his extraordinary models.

Always looking for inspiration, Ricky carefully studies one of the
dioramas on display.

Ricky's wife Karen accompanied him on the trip to Salt Lake
City. Here they pose in front of a fountain near the Temple.

Another shot of Ricky & Karen as they tour downtown Salt Lake City.

On a tour of the Olympic facilities in Park City, Utah
Ricky and Karen pose with Jackie Heintzelman

The Awards
The Juggernaut is Born

1/25th Scale Tricycle

Mo Scoot

Ricky made two trips to the podeum to accept awards from
Mark S. Gustavson in the Specialty Class

Jag T

Yet another trip to the podeum for Ricky.
This time his Jag T won Third Palce the the Steet Rods Class.

Ricky won some many awards at GSL-XX that
Mark S. Gustavson refered to him as a juggernaut
and the legend was born.

Ricky's Jag T model also received the Good Guys
Model D'Elegance Award

Here Ricky is accepting the 1st Annual Augie Award for Best Machining.
The award is given in honor of Ricky's friend and mentor Augie Hiscano
who had pass away suddenly only a couple of weeks before the GSL.
As you can tell from the tears in his eyes, receiving this award meant
more to Ricky than any of his other honors.