Well Guys,
.... I was really hoping to make it but I just can't get 99 fixed in time. I pretty much destroyed the front clip from the firewall forward. I have managed to strip the donor car and remove the front clip. And have 99 on the frame machine with the front clip stripped and ready to pull.
.... I have repaired the front frame rails and aprons four times before, so I guess it was time for it to get replaced. She took a hard hit at VIR, and as far as the safety protection built into the car from the factory, it more than did it's job.
.... I want to thank John Lindquist for accepting my apology, and for understanding that we (as racers) make mistakes, but, we should also make amends.
... Hope to see you all at Roebling Road,
... Rick Thompson