The heat was already coming on, as we concentrated on getting the Barnyard Viper ready for her Gasser grudge race. Jim came by to check on us and make sure we were prepared to follow through, "I was ready about 5 minutes after I drove through the gate, but I understand that with a Dodge, there's a little more maintenance involved!"
He had a big smile on his face, and I decided to take the high road, "You wouldn't want anything less than our best effort would you?"
"No, I'm just kiddin'. Have Boone wave at me when he heads to the lanes, and I'll just follow him up".