Winning Spirit Magazine September - October 2018 | Page 8

CEO Clark Whitworth and executives from across the Group of Companies joined the daily Tour Tracker coverage of the race and shared why the event was important to the Group. The Tour of Utah not only showcases the beauty and diversity of the state of Utah but also puts the LHM Group on the center stage, shining the spotlight on our values of hard work, integrity, stewardship, and service. Professional cycling is one of the few sports where fans and spectators can get close to the sport’s top athletes. AS TEAMS of firefighters from around the west battled wildfires blazing in California and Utah, the collection of professional cyclists turned their gaze to the smoke-filled skies and contemplated one more obstacle being added to the Tour of Utah’s legendary leg- and lung-crunching course. The 2018 edition of the race began in St. George (first ever debut in that city) on August 6 and would gradually grind the gears north to the finishing stage in Park City on August 12. Tens of thousands of spectators lined Coverage of the Tour of Utah extended to more than 400 million homes worldwide! LHMSE’s Frank Zang takes his turn in front of the camera. LHM Dealerships stepped up in a huge way for the Tour this year. When the vehicle sponsor dropped out, LHM Dealerships took the wheel and provided the more than 160 vehicles needed by race organizers. 6 LHM Winning Spirit September/October 2018