Rick,
You're in the process of being tested to prove you've learned from the
lesson in June. There will be more to come, so far you've got 100%.
Keep it there.
Bryan
Rick Byrnes wrote:
> Thanks Mike, and everyone else for your encouragement. I am in from the
> garage just now and the car is almost ready to go testing. (exactly as it
> will race.) but I can't do Speedweek for other reasons as well. I will try
> to explain. In late June, I had a lesson in life when my best friend died
> rather young. Just retired three years ago and was just beginning to enjoy
> things and have FUN. The lesson of course is enjoy while we can and have
> fun at everything we do. In the past my LSR efforts have been too focused
> to just enjoy the companionship of SPEED. Oh I made records and went fairly
> fast, and enjoyed my accomplishments, but not necessarily the trip to those
> results. This is the part of my life that I am trying to change. Enjoy the
> entire process.
> My friends that consistently help in the shop here can not attend Speedweek
> this year for many different reasons, My son Jim in Colorado Springs cant be
> there. My ace calibrator and council Brian can only support for the first
> three days of the week. In short all the people that mean a lot to me wont
> be there to work and enjoy. (not withstanding all you folks of course)
> It won't be FUN, as I now define things, and will not be respectful to those
> that do help on a regular basis when I really need it. I prefer to defer to
> the later meets and enjoy going fast with MY team.
> I know I can pick up people that will help, but it just won't be the same.
> I found last year that the new car requires more crew, and much more
> discipline than the coupe did. and it is time to go fast with it. I really
> need to go fast this year.
> I'm not sure I am explaining this well, but I am doing what I think is
> correct for us this year. Glenys and I will miss being at the "circus" and
> certainly will miss many of you guys, but God willing we will be there next
> SpeedWeek. Meanwhile World Finals is the plan. All my crew can attend and
> we should be in great shape to RENT some records.
> In the meantime I have hotel rooms at Montego Bay beginning Thursday night.
> Anyone want them call. I will do a name change and they are yours. 313
> 5626253. Not now, tomorrow. :=d
> I hope you all have a successful meet, and enjoy the companionship of speed.
>
> Rick
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