[ChevyII]

Beth and Alex,

You fought the hard fight and you should hold your heads up high. You made it to the final!!!

As for feeling exhausted, after 6 days and having enough adrenaline pumping in the body after each trip to the staging lanes, we can all understand why. A good nights sleep will help in your journey home.

I know IHRA did what it could do to get this race off but I think they were their own worst enemy. Trying to stage as many special races within a race all in the same weekend was "trouble" from the get go.

A good friend of ours made the long journey from the "great white north" on the assumption he would be able to compete in the TOC scheduled on Friday. Now he goes home (as do many others) with little to show for winning an IHRA national event and the memories of a forgettable weekend. His impression of the IHRA was not stellar to begin with. Can't imagine what he is thinking now.....

Another racer from Canada with two entries into the TOC chose to attend another race this weekend. I am sure his entire family stands behind their decision.

Someone had to say it!

Mike