Cool indeed, Chris, Thank you so much for giving the Jade Grenade one more chance to prove its self.
I'll tell you who needs to be thanked for that - Wayno.
I committed to a new engine late last year, and after the rain-out at Speedweek, I was ready to pack it in, pension off the A-motor, and come back in 2016 with the new MG/Rover twin-cam.
But Wayne - the well-connected visionary with the thick rolodex, and with the help of Gus, Bud McManus and Don Strong - put together a scenario where I was able to take that antiquated tractor motor and, indeed, let it prove itself.
The Speedweek program only reflects the team I knew I had going in this year - it turns out I had a bigger team than I had imagined.
It's my hope that someday I can either repay the favor, or as Fordboy has done with me, pay it forward.
It's an honor to run at Bonneville with all of you. I will never lose site of that.