[Jim Wahl]

As most know by now the SSSSA had it's season points final at Orlando Speed World this past Saturday. The track has gotten a new manager this year and all new track prep crew. These guys have provided us with the best racing surface I have seen in many years. I watched every run that went down the track at both of the last two races we have had from just behind the starter and have only seen two cars turn a tire over. These new guys know their stuff and did not hesitate to do touch up if needed during the race. The crew at Speed World has worked like a well oiled machine lately and we couldn't have asked for a better final race. We had two 9.00 second SS cars that Mike Heinz brought down and both hung them high and long with some amazing runs. After over forty years of racing my observation is that almost any good track can have great traction IF they have someone who knows the science of traction compounds and the chemistry of the track. I can say that with out a doubt that OSW currently has that combination and it is a shame that more racers will not be able to experience that which we had this past weekend...... a perfect racing surface! Hats off to Carl Weisinger, Shelby Weisinger and Troy Drinkwater and crew for giving us a great season ending race. Jim