[Derek Clark 174]

Thanks Tom..

You are correct, I had a great year and My Congratulations to Alan..GREAT JOB ALAN...I gave it my best shot in Reynolds and sealed my own fate with a -.002 RED in the 3rd round.(1 point back)..The Track was good to us and the people at Reynolds were great..I was considered for Best Engineered again and I wanted to call ASTA real bad but I think Tommy D. was going to beat me to it..Every time he asked me if I had won the award, he had the phone in his hand...I did not win but it was an honor to be considered...

I want to thank everyone for all there kind words and support throughout the last few months during this chase...In my 20 years of S/ST and S/Gas racing, I have never had the shot I had this year..And I might never again...I will be proud to run the #12 next year and give it another go next season..

I want to thank my wife, Lisa, For all her support and patience throughout this season and all the ones before this one and also Mike Holland and Dexter Evans for being behind me all the way...
Again, Congrats to Alan Kenny, his family and all the top 10 in Div. 1 Super Gas this year...

Derek Clark