[Richard Hudgins]

Well Folks,

All loaded up and on the way to the Willow Springs COCOA event this AM.

Got a brand new JBL with fresh Hoosiers and a hankering to run a few laps to close out the year.

What happens?

Just before we get to State Highway 133, The CHP closes 15. Says there is no way they are going to let us through unless we have a fire truck hidden in the trailer.

Bummer.

The smoke was so bad that we could not see 150 yards in front of us.

Had to turn around and come home.

The Butcher lives in the area of the fire. I have tried calling, but no answer. Hope he, the wife, and all the dogs are OK.

Curt Scott also lives in one of the bad fire areas. I hope he is okay.

Sorry to miss the track weekend, but it is not a big deal compared to what the folks living in the fire areas are going through.

The real bummer is that all of these fires are arsons.