[Ron Ortiz]

I do not understand how you could be late to the staging lanes, especially when we get to run at 7:00 AM. I plan the previous nights activities so I can be prepared in the morning.
I rationalize what pair do I want to be out. Should I be first in case I am one of the first couple of pairs out at 7:00 AM for eliminations the following day. Do I plan on being the last pair or so in the event that eliminations will be a couple of hours away or will be at late in the afternoon. I try to prepare the best possible scenario that I may face. My car and I are ready to go the night before.

Now the reality side of what happens: The plan on going to bed at say 9:00 PM goes out the window as the fun is continues. Beer usually tastes good on a Saturday night. The car has already been taken care except for the one thing that I forgot (insert anything). The food was great and friends retire. I think I'll have one more beer......................................
.....................................holy crap! Its 1:00 AM I'm going to bed........................................... The sound of the first Super Street car cranking up is the alarm clock, "Lord, do I really look like that " as I gaze at the mirror........ Wheres that Lil John..... Now, I need coffee.
OK, have we got it together, get in the car and lets go........Darn it I forgot (repeat insert).
I hope I'm on time to get to the lanes, theres not another stocker in sight as I head through the pits from the great pit space I was given, only maybe a half mile away from the starting line. At least I do not have to warm it up. Ahhh, I get there in time. That was'nt bad.
What do you mean my opponent is not here yet?

If a person is always late and causing difficult situations, they should be warned once. If it occurs a second time then the officials should close the lanes down when appropriate.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA Mr. Prepared