[Michael Beard]

Good morning from Coastal Plains. Our tailwind is gone, and although a slightly higher barometer and temps 'only' in the low 80's this morning, ithumid still, and sure to warm up quickly under mostly sunny skies.

Tidbit I forgot to post from yesterday's pre-race... prior to the invocation and national anthem, Renee Bingham led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. I thought that was pretty cool.

Hot Rod is in the lanes now and Stock has been called. 1 time trial for everyone, then we resume eliminations. We had gotten through Rnd 1 of HR yesterday and just 1-2 pair of Stock.