[Jack Matyas]

Dean-- Its good to have you back--and you're very welcome -- I too had a super time with you and your extended family the other night .While out I also noticed many of the same things you did -- people are starting to spend again in many ways -- it may be some time but we are returning to where we were" before " .Looking at the positive side of things is helping our economy for sure -- being negative will only drag us further down .

At Atco this weekend I also think that running 1/8 mile was a wise choice even if it was unpopular with some racers .Seems to me that everyone who did race realized that they had better get sharp on the tree or get eliminated very quick -- its that different .Yes , the car count was down but so what -- those who did race had a great time and even if they made it to late rounds were home early last night -- we need to support track owners like Joe Sway who made it all happen......and happen damm well ! ! ! ( can I say that here ? )

Kenny -- I understand last year Santa needed to bring you parts for the engine that "expired" but maybe in '09 he'll bring you a camera if you're good.I'll shoot you an email on that "other" matter .