[Jack Matyas]

Good morning kids - It's another sunny day here at Raceway Park and we'll be sure to resume in another hour or so .The barometer is a bit lower than yesterday but still very workable ay 29.88 - and yes, we're spoiled here in D1 with good readings most of the time .

Last nights pro sessions went well but traction was an issue for sure - it was a double edge sword deal - either you set track records or went up in smoke .And they ended it with Jet cars - talk about yawners - not sure why they bothered .

As you now know the Showdown cars will get an extra time trial today - not a bad idea considering how poorly most did the last two days and if it works out we'll have a good show this afternoon .That said I'm not sure if anyone has the moxie to get past Mr.Barton and his mighty COPO.But then that's why we actually run the races - he's human and can make mistakes like the rest of us .

I've got tons of photos but am having download issues -I'd get Ken to help out fixing this problem but the autograph lines at his trailer have been long and he's tired and cranky so - and he's also busy racing and entertaining advertisers so no help for me .

Back a little later ........