[Michael Beard]

Sorry for the lack of updates during the day. Things went through really smooth and fast today. Had a great start to the day, reeling off three 6.67's in a row, the last one dead-on 2 to take the dash for cash, then managed to hold off a tough crowd for the win. 35 cars made first round on the blustery high 40's, no-barometer day. Barely edged Brandon Peterson by .002 in the quarterfinals. Stacey Ridings trailered Mike Longhaney to advance to the semis, and defending series champ Homer Carty showed off his driving skills (and new paint job!) with a .000, dead-on 1 on the bye. In the semis, Ridings went red to Homer, who laid down another impressive run, .009, dead-on 7, and I held the semi bye. In the finals, Homer wrecked the tree yet again with a .004 light, but fell off-pace just enough for the Duck Tape Volare to squeak by for the win.

35 cars: winner's payout was almost $1600, and over $680 to the runner up, plus further payback, bonus programs etc. These deals are 100% payback, so more cars meanes even MORE money. Great program. Thanks once again to Scott and Tabitha, all the series sponsors, and all the folks who have helped me along the way too: Sloan Engines, Southland Speed, Calvert/Moneymaker Racing, Mickey Thompson, CAM2 oil, and Macy Motorsports just to name a few.