Well guys, It has been an amazing year for me as im sure the rest of the team feels the same as well. I would like to thank everyone on HT for their support or just kind comments. I'd also like to thanks everyone who helped out this year and all the sponsors that made it all possible. PS...I froze on my NOPI speech at sema so here goes a second try.

STR -(Scott & Fred) Man, what a season huh?? STR parts are second to none. Every part they made for us worked flawlessly the entire year. It was so nice rolling to every race in style. I cant wait til our dvd is out so everyone can see what its like being on the road with team STR.I had so much fun and the support these guys gave us was awesome. Thanks guys for all you have done.

Dan Benson I know he wont be able to read this, but he played a key role with our winning season. Not once did we have a block failure, and his machine work is second to none. I have learned so much over the years from his 20+ years of engine building and machine shop skills.

Cometic gaskets I know lots of people like factory as do I, but these gaskets just staight up work. We have yet to have a failure with one!

EFI101 BEN! I look up to Ben a lot. His knowledege of efi tuning and cars in general is amazing. Ben has brought so much to the team from being our tunner to just a great friend. I feel Ben has a lot to do with the success of how fast and clean the car runs the 1320...not to mention him turning us on to the Autronic engine mgt. system which is awesome. Thanks for the help Ben....

Endyn (Larry & Josh) Wow, just look at how we met. I think it was fate! Larry is a very smart person not to mention a down to earth guy. The work he has done to our heads is just awesome. I have never seen something as nice as what we are running right not. Josh...thanks for getting them all together. I cant wait to try the new carbon fiber intake manifold for next year. If you put as much thought in this as you do your other parts...it cant help but be great.

Full race (geoff & John & Javier) The manifold you guys built for us was great. We didnt even run a brace and we never had a problem all season. These guys are all great and go out of the way to help!

importparts.com (Ben & Damon) Man, it was so awesome having you guys support us at the races this year. Bunch of great guys so give them a holler just to chat or to source you out some parts.

Innovative turbos (rick & Ola) I had one turbo the entire season and she ran like a champ. The bb turbo still spins a minute after the car shuts off...sick!

Jimfab.com Jimmy....ur the best! Jim has done some killer fab work that is second to none. He is one of few guys that is a genuine nice person. Haha, he even has a neck beard!! I trust my life with your fabwork and welds!

MOB paint and body Miguel...everyone can see how sick his paint work is. Not to mention the custom body work. This is the first year I felt the looks were up to par with how great the car ran.

PWR (Clint & Lenden) You guys make awesome products. Never had any issues with the radiator like I see others have. Super welds and stuff gets done always as promissed.

Quaife One of the few products that issues a warrenty on a product that is raced on.

SPC Paul....these products are awesome. Their alignment kits fit perfectly and help us to dial in the camber and caster to get exactly what we wanted the suspension to be set up at. Great group of people at SPC.

Drive Shaft Shop Frank...thanks for the help with great axles. We made pretty much the whole season on the same set of axles. These guys are great to work with and can make pretty much a setup that will suite ur needs.

Speedwell shoes Killer shoes with an awesome fit. I love em!

M&H Tires John...a real good guy always willing to help the big or little racer. They make some great tires too...

DVS Shoes They really did come through for us. Those are the shoes that all of us wore around the pits. Haha, I have 2 pairs and one is covered in Jello from Jello wrestling and one is soaked in like pond water from the Houston race....and they smell nasty. Some might be smart and say, "wash them" But noooo, I just keep wearing them...haha. But yeah, you guys should support them and they are supporting all of us who are into this sport compact drag racing!

To all the people that helped this year...you guys are the best.

My dad...Earl, this season was hard on him not being able to be at every race. I know he would sit by the comp and the phone waiting to hear results. Lol, he even wanted to play over the phone crew cheif at times...hehe

Art...this guys is gangster for sure. Art would work all through the night and fly out that morning just to make races. He also offered parts off his own car when he could to help out the race car. Not only do I value our friend ship, but his love for helping and racing is second to none.

Brian...to an awesome friend who just helps and wants nothing in return. This guy is a trooper and takes the brunt of my crap and keeps on ticking...thanks dude!

Todd...king of DP...thanks for rolling out to the races, helping work on the car and giving us a tow car. Todd is a awesome guy whos always down to help.

Johnny...You made us a killer website and our promotions package is second to none. If anyone is in need of a website, Johnny is your man! Thanks for the help in your busy schedule.

Ron, Andrew, Stan, Mase and pretty much everyone else who came out to help on the east coast. If I forgot you, yell real loud at me and ill give you the shot out. I appriciate all the help and support with us.

Id also like to thank some of the regulars in my class on the nopi tour...Jojo, Carey Bales, and Joe Demaree...its u guys that push me so hard to keep on trucking. I know if I slacked off once, it would be u guys on my ***.

To the fellas at NOPI. Everyone there is so great. Always nice to see their smilling faces at their place of bussiness or the track. They hold some really fun and pro. race events.

Also thanks to Drag Sport for the great spread they just did on us!!! Looks awesome.

Keep an eye out for us next year, I know you will like what you see!!

-Mike-

http://www.laskeyracing.com

Modified by ninesecrx at 6:05 AM 11/11/2003


Modified by ninesecrx at 8:36 PM 11/11/2003

 

Glad i could help Mike. If im not busy driving next year, ill be sure to be there for ya again.

 

goodluck next season guys.

 

It was fun racing with you this year Mike, and hope to compete with you next year also

Good job this season

 

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You too and I thank you for comming as well!!

 

I am sure I'll see you around next year Mike. I never met you even though I went to 3 nopi's this year. Good luck in the off season. Get to kick it off Va style next year.

 

Somebody hand me a tissue.

 

thats what I was thinking Art.........hey, you wanna help me next year too I'll buy the beer

 

good luck guys..wish i could run with ya's

 

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I am very expensive.

 

wow this is beautiul. its nice to see this "family" so together. i hope to meet you guys soon. i am going to try to make it to every east coast event next year.

 

hey im giving support with my avatar!!!!

 

mike, earl and art rule.

 

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but are you supporting kianna or us? hehe...

 

Awesome season!

The only 2003 Pro 4cyl. XBOX winner who actually got one!

 

good season guy's... I would like to support her also

 

hey, you didn't look like you froze to me. you did a good job and congrats. NOW Erick Aguilar was funny giving his speech. good luck to you and crew next season.

 

Mike is da man...

 

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Hey, Mike
I'm not crying, I just have sands in my eyes.
It's an honor to help you guys out.

 

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opps...changed.

 

Mike your my Hero!!!

Can't wait for next season.

 

Thank You for the kind words Earl and Mike, I give you and a .

John@M&H-Hashim's

 

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i woulkd love to support her in any way possible!

thanks for making it so much fun at every event mike. good luck next season and i'll have some fat chicks for ya' next time your in va.

 

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i woulkd love to support her in any way possible!

thanks for making it so much fun at every event mike. good luck next season and i'll have some fat chicks for ya' next time your in va.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dude, haha....u know me...international lova