I had the opportunity to meet the "Cruzer" at Eldora and then at Englishtown. Truly a class guy who took plenty of time visiting with my wife and I. Seemed genuinely sincere and more than happy to talk racing.....whether it be 1/4 mile asphalt or 1/2 mile dirt........Ya know, for a straight line guy, he is really starting to get the hang of turning left....drifting thru the corners in his dirt track Late Model! He raced at Susquehanna Speedway in Pa as a prep, the week before Eldora and really did a great job!!

Overall though, an exciting finish ot a terrific NHRA year. I thought ESPN did a great job reminding everyone one final time of the tragic losses of John and James Herbert and of course, Scott Kalitta.

Can someone start a "Days left until Pomona" countdown??!!....because I cant wait!!