"...My main takeaway is you've stayed with the same gal for 43 years..."
LOL ! Actually, we began dating in '68 ! Built her 1st car in '74. We didn't get married 'til '78. Too busy racing.
In '78, we went to 49 races. 4 got rained out. Out of the 45 we ran, we won 15 of 'em. Also had some RU & semi finishes.