In short, it is great to be back. The club still has the same feel that has always made it unique - an amazing combination of driver education and instruction, along with an unmistakeable competitive spirit that fuels the time trial focus of the club. It also has a distinct new feel, too - it seems the leadership has done an excellent job in preserving what has always been great and making it even better. This event seemed to run really smoothly and efficiently - however I know behind the scenes it takes a lot to make it look that way.
Since I came back as a student, the classroom instruction was excellent (thanks Jeff Wasilko!) and the in-car instruction was fantastic as well (thanks Troy Velasquez!) Once I got the cobwebs out and felt a little bit more comfortable being out there after 8 years with a new car on different tires and different suspension - I had an absolute blast, and got my license back, to boot. The level of competition in the T40 class is just amazing to see - some really excellent drivers out there - in all the classes, but I shouldn't be surprised, COM has had a long legacy of breeding some of the best track drivers I have ever known.
Anyway, enough blowing sunshine up the collective butts of the club - their gigantic egos will inflate even further!
But thanks for an awesome welcome back, and an awesome event. It was great to see some old friends, and to make some new ones. I can't make NHIS due to some work travel, but I will be back next year!Matt
