[Jeff Beckman]

First off all, our deepest sympathies to the Family and Friends. From what I saw from the starting line it looked way less violent than when Ron Erks hit the wall in Gainesville. Same scenario, he hit the brakes at the finish line and the car went away. I wear a HANS device and take some grief for it. That's OK, I wish we all had to wear one. All we can learn from this is that SAFTY matters most. We all love to race, for some of us that's an understatement. However my Family and friends need me, as yours need you. Please buy and wear some type of head and neck restraint. I love most of you, and may God bless all of you. Jeff