RAINED OUT IN INDY & NOW WE'RE HOME

Sorry everybody, I lost track of time. We traveled from Vegas to Indy for the division 3 race, April 23-25. Rain was predicted all weekend and they weren't far off the mark. Thursday morning we made a stop at BOSMA Enterprises in Indianapolis to speak for their group. The BOSMA organization is dedicated to empowering people who are blind or visually impaired by creating opportunities that lead to the achievement of each individual's employment, economic, social, and self-determination goals-a terrific program & a great group of people. Thursday afternoon we visited the Whitestown, IN TA Truck Stop-thanks to Lorie & the whole crew for their hospitality.

After arriving at the track we set up the pit area. Thursday night Todd & his fiance Jackie invited us to Todd's for a homemade dinner. Division 3 TAFC racer & old friend of Todds, Andy Bohl & his team were also invited. We had a great time & enjoyed the company.

Friday was a complete wash out, no racing at all. Saturday we were able to make one qualifying pass. Tommy did a great job tuning. We were the first car down the track, ran a 5.72 which held up as the #3 qualifier. It was a perfect tune up to send us right down the track to put us safely in the field. Unfortunately, the weatherman was right and Sunday was a complete washout too. The race has been rescheduled for May 21 & 22-we'll be returning to Indy to finish up then.

We had a major brake failure in the trailer on our way to Indy so Sunday morning Ed & I braved the wet weather & put new brakes on. In the meantime, the rest of the crew started to load up for the trip back East. Lupo flew home to Florida, Tommy flew home to Massachusetts, & Ed, Charlie, & I jumped in the truck & headed home. By Monday morning around 9:15 we had arrived home & had unloaded at the shop. Everybody headed home to get some much deserved rest. The odometer on the truck had increased by about 8500 miles. It was quite a journey & thanks to our crew-both the travelers & those at home-we were able to get it done. Since we've been home I've been working at the shop cleaning up, trying to organize, & working the phones. Alan's been hard at work cutting floaters & discs. This week will be more of the same-I'll check back later in the week.

Thanks & have a great day.

Jay