Let me begin by saying thank you to my teammates.  Without the support and understanding of this group it would not have been any fun at all.

Brilliant performances by Jay, Fez, Paul, and Jeff kept our team above the middle mark for the better part of the weekend.  I was proud to be a part of this team and have great respect for the skills and sportsmanship they demonstrated.

Much was learned about the politics of racing and officiating during our three days of competition.  I learned that rules are not the most important thing in competition, but rather knowing the landscape of the event.  In this case, I made the error of assuming that people would be held accountable for their mistakes.  I came to understand that the important thing is to pay attention to what you’re doing and forget about what’s happening with everyone else.

There were a number of teams, chiefly those directly adjacent to us in the paddock, that personified the very essence of persistence.  I would have given them all more than a pat on the back had it been my event.  I found myself overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbors.  The experiences had in the paddock were worth the trip.

I feel confident that we’ll be back doing this again.  We will be better prepared mentally and have a better idea of how to compete in this venue.

Some “In Car” footage taken by Team Unintended Acceleration during the event