Derek! You're a funny guy. That deal with the Lotus was not a race. The guy in the Lotus agreed to do some filming with you, remember? He, like I, slowed down so that we'd get maximum footage. As great of a driver you are, and as nice as your car is, I don't think you would necessarily have caught him that easily had he been going at full capacity. If memory serves, he looked pretty slow when you all were filming (maybe 7/10s). I've driven that car, I know how amazing it is. While you might have passed him eventually anyway (in the straights, perhaps, with your horsepower), let's make no mistake -- an Elise is a very tough car to beat. I'm really surprised he said he could 'smoke' you -- that's not typically in Alan's vocabulary, and he certainly doesn't typically have any intention of racing anybody (except sometimes with me -- that's only because we're good friends and he has red mist for Miatas -- especially racecar Miatas, lol).

As a side note, I'm just sorry I didn't drive faster that day. I had NO practice the day before (Saturday) in my car (or anybody else's car, for that matter), and only one session before the time we went out. That was the first time I'd been to Streets of Willows in about five years. It sure was fun, though, don't ya think? We'll be there next year again . . . maybe this time if you show up I'll have gotten a little more practice in so that we can have some fun.

BW (Bonni W. with www.team-racing.org)