Thanks for the Congratulations!
Wow, what an amazing weekend! First of all, I would like to thank everyone that called, emailed and texted their congratulations. I have to be the luckiest guy in the world to have such a wonderful, supporting, loving family and obviously the best friends in the world. This is the first time in eight years that I have attended a race outside of Division 4, primarily due to the obligations of working for a fast growing Fortune 500 Company. Boy, was the short eight hour trip worth it! We were treated great by both Mr. Jim Collins and his Tech Staff, as well as all of the track personnel. It was great seeing some of our old friends and making new ones along the way.
A weekend that started out as a test session for a back-up combination for next year, turned out to be the best weekend of my Comp Eliminator racing career. Considering that I only get to race 5-7 races a year, it is hard to get enough seat time to keep the confidence needed to win these races and it certainly takes the support of others to make these wins possible. It was great to have my Mom, Dad and Brother by my side to share in the joy of my first NHRA Comp victory. I also wanto to thank Steve Kent, Richard and Royce Lee Freeman of Elite Motorsports, Tim Freeman, my friend, racing mentor and engine builder - Mike Trumble, Jr. for each of their contributions leading up to and throughout the weekend.
The Watson's
I want to congratulate Charlie Jr., Mr. Charlie and Mr. Ernest on Charlie Jr's runner-up finish. It was a close, all out race (I know I didn't let off until the first turnoff!) with a great friend and I will cherish the moments that we shared with each other before and after the final round. I would also like to congratulate Charlie on re-setting both ends of the D/SM National ET and Speed records. It was a bittersweet victory over a great friend and a great, hard working family. Our friendship means more to me than any trophy or check ever could. Your turn is coming real soon, please don't give up!
The Pritchett's
I would also like to congratulate Mr. Larry and Ms. Eunice on their 7.98 B/SM Stick number one qualifying, record run. I know that ya'll have been working very hard on that combination and it is always nice to see you have success on the racetrack.
Thanks again for everyone's support and I hope to see each of you at the races!
Scott Cashio
440D D/SMA