[Larry Hill]

The second round of storms are hitting now and the rain has a little bit of ice in it, let just hope the ice stays little. Damage from the first storm was limited to some sponsors awnings being damaged on the midway. Tech and credentials went smoothly for most. A lot of people were questioning the sudden increase in penalties and fines by NHRA. There was some discussion on why the new cars have a choice of four classes to run at the U. S. Nationals and the remainder of the category only has a choice of three, you know the natural class and up or down one class.

The topic that had everyone surprised was the passing of Scott Helms yesterday. Everyone that heard the news that knew Scott was shocked and saddened.