Hi Everybody,

 I thought after 30+ years in racing that I had seen it all. Well, Saturday night proved I still have things left to see. A power outage is not something you would expect this time of year. Usually they rear their ugly heads during peak demand time. They usually take place during the heat of summer or the frigid cold of winter. I have to admit, I actually felt sorry for Doug. He was in a horrible position. We had a good meeting later that night. I told him I felt that the cars that were lined up for the main should be paid 200.00 per car. He agreed that the racers could not suffer the brunt of the bad situation. He agreed to get with me on Monday and decide what was best. I told him that if he paid a partial purse then we could not expect the pit pass refunds. On Monday he agreed to pay the 200.00 per car. I will be sending checks out to each competitor that was lined up for the main. I know some of you stood in line to get the rain checks on the pit passes, but they will not be good at the next race. 

The next thing to deal with is points for the night. Doug, Dan and I talked about this also. We felt that we basically ran four events that garner points. We qualified and ran three successful heat races. Points earned up until the power outage will be awarded and there will be 75 additional points given to each car that was lined up for the main event. This is to benefit the racers that attended the event. 

Next on the docket are tires. I have poled several drivers and have changed my mind 25 times about the right thing to do. I talked to some well funded teams and also some under funded teams. All said the same thing. I am going to go with the majority on this and hope that it’s not a mistake. I will allow a two tire purchase. Let me explain why I made this choice. I have several rookies that have lost tires already this season. This was either due to debris cuts or contact. It seems as you come to learn the tire allotment rule you also learn how to take special care of the tires. I also believe that this can help in the Stateline date when you will need decent practice tires to learn a new race track. 

I want to address the 50.00 entry fee. This is what I pay my officials with. It’s also what I pay the fuel bill with to get my people to the races.  I have no other way of generating income to pay these people. The event at RMR left me with a deficit of about 350.00. The point of this is that I cannot just refund entry fees because your car broke. If I walk down to you and slip you 50.00 bucks behind your back it’s because you pulled at my heart strings. I have on occasion done that. It is not habit, nor should it be expected by you. I hope you understand. 

I have told several people that I feel this season is extremely volatile. With fuel prices being what they are, and new teams that are just getting there feet wet in a traveling type series. I hope that as the owner of this series, I do the best I can to help keep the costs down as best I can. I want to thank you all for making the first two events very successful  

Last but not least. I want to extend my thoughts to the Ostler family. The fire which engulfed their car was devastating. I am sorry for what happened, and as the owner of this series I know that I and any of the competitors will extend a helping hand if they can. Please let us know what we can do to help. 

See you in Twin Falls, 

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