Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Festus

As a side note, Lewis Bloom in the announcing booth said if Jack won the event, Lewis would never announce again. This was pretty late in the rounds and when Jack lost, Lewis let out a sigh of relief because he said he didn't want to quit announcing. Of course it was all in jest but Jack, maybe if you see him, give him a hard time about that one!

Festus - Lewis has been someone I call my friend since he started announcing many , many years ago at Raceway Park - and knows that I would never , ever hold him to his words if I won the event .......And just for the record I was trying to win ! ! !