STICK SHIFT: Jaymes Buchanan (near lane), Boise ID, Dodge, 11.77, 123.14 def. John Pillar, Lancaster CA, Dodge, 17.47, 80.42 (Eddie Maloney photo)

My final analysis is the change to MCATS was a positive for Team Painter! Phil and daughter Jill did another outstanding job of hosting and promoting the entire event. Independent meets are becoming extinct, so MUSCLE CARS AT THE STRIP is a welcome change from the constant ‘cookie cutter’ races.

Somewhere in the background there was the faint sound of the Beach Boys again … only this time they were playing “giddy-up, giddy-up my 409…”

Until next time.