[Ron Ortiz]

Thats it, I cannot take this anymore. Michael Beard has all of you buffaloed. I spoke with Billy Nees several times about Michael and got a whole lot of information. Where he raced, how his racing exploits went, who his father was, where he lived, and other things. I cannot disclose any of this information though as it might incriminate this writer of any fabrications.

I have read about him in the racing publications and even spoke to him on the telephone, you know, telephone, that equipment that allows you to communicate with someone verbally, instantly without texting.

I have spoken to other racers who have made a comment or two about Mr. Beard.
Even if they were positive, I could sense a tone of respect, I hate that, kiss kiss.

I knew we would cross paths at some point in time, well it occured recently in W Palm Beach FL. He came over and ate my food, and then ate more of it. Then he started taking all of the BBQ sauce and kept stuffing his face with more food. I tried to converse with him at times, but his mouth was full. At one point we actually had a conversation about racing. Then he ran away, did not see him again that week, said he had car problems, yea sure. He shows up in Immokalee the next week and is foraging again, only this time he brings his buddies. I'll tell you about this character, here is what I think about Mr. Michael Beard

I think he is an allright guy, he was alot of fun, there I said it, happy.

The tales that the Imperial Palace holds are what folk lore is all about, and Michael is just one of those tales.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA Mr. Nice Guy