Felt like I had to have my own thread to lay down some thank you's.
1)Big thanks to Trey. I hope everyone realizes what an outstanding job he did and the effort he has invested. Dave too! J00 f00s rock.
2)Mugen Mike - thanks for printing all da stuff and getting the shirts taken care of.
3)Thanks to Ed and Gina for the program organization and all of the interactive media to come.
4)Thanks to George and Bryan for letting me run with rigid back seats. Wait... I didn't have back seats
5)Thanks to Josh for taking ariel photos
6)All of the sponors! Wow what a turn out from Sponsors.
7)Instructors. Thanks for devoting all of the effort. Jumping from car to car is hard work for two full days.
8)Participants thanks for keeping everything under control.
9)Thanks to the Beaver for having us.
10)Big thanks to Civic_Sista for watching Mr. Mugen most of the weekend and bearing Mugen seats and 600in/lb springs for 20+ hours of driving.
11)Thanks to Tim and Chad from King for lending some tools and help with alignment
12)Thanks to Endo for coming out to the chilly east coast and for helping with tire wear issues.
13)Thanks to Z for being waaay generous with sponsorship
14)Mr. Nazu and Kojima thanks for flying in from Japan
15)Thanks to all my WI, IL, HI homies for supplying me with beer and plenty of grumpy action to make the weekend complete
16)Thanks to Wes and Warren for a fantastic last run session. Wes has video. BTW we were running between 1:08 and 1:09 for about 4 straight laps.
17)Big thanks to all of the people who traveled far to come out. Joker it was great to meet you and the lovely lady... See you in Vegas!
18)Thanks to those who bought or traded stuff with me. CF hoods ownza....
19)Thanks mother nature for providing good weather.
20)Thanks Mr. Mugen for not grumping out in the back of my car.

I could go on...

See you all next year.

Ausmith - who will be emailing everyone about the Guinness thing.

[edit] Thanks to Reid for messing with my Avatar

 

Great to see you and Tracy again. Glad you all made it home okay Let me know when you fools come to FL again. You're always welcome at my pad

 

was nice to meet ya clayton. your car and driving style is quick!

 

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Ditto... See you in '04

 

nice seeing you again Clayton, though I dont think I have ever introduced myself

Brian

 

OWNED by a welding truck

Also, Clayton, you have the capability to change your avatar to one that suits you better.

 

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Heh, yeah it was fun, but I backed off cuz I felt uncomfortable as we both had passengers and you guys didn't have safety equipment. I'm only willing to go so fast in a driver's school. Good times though

Warren

 

Clayton, it was very nice to finally meet you and Tracy!!
I can't tell you how much that ride made my weekend! Your driving skills are amazing!! When I got back from going out on the track with you, the only way I could describe the experience was FAST!
I can't thank you enough for that, and all that you two did for the Expo this weekend!
Thank you Clayton, and Tracy!
Greg - who couldn't stop smiling after riding with Clayton

 

Ditto on all of this!

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NO DOUBT!

21) Thanks to Clayton for all of his help with the Guinees Record attempt, Group Parade, Sponsorship help and overal assitance to me through the event.

 

Well said Clayton

Everyone's effort is well appreciated. I was VERY impressed with how well the event went

 

Clayton -

Melanie keeps reminding me how bad you "owned" me when I went out in advanced session on Sunday. That R is fast (And so is the driver!).

Trey

 

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Anytime fawko :fart:

 

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I'm still laughing about that.

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Man, if Reid only spoke that well in person.

In person, Reid would have said, "Clayton! Quit your bitching and change your own ******* avatar."

Good to see you again Clayton (and tracie and mr. mugen).
Thanks for the ride, checking out the hairpin with me, and all the hard work you did for the expo!!

 

Couldn't have said it better myself...

The midwest caravan was great too...except for those re-treads!!! I agree, they should be banned!

 

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Wait, I thought we had harnesses, but no rollbar??

Thanks for the ride Clayton, you were flying! (only puckered once in the kink)

It was nice meeting you!