[Nitro Joe Jackson]

Since my name, Nitro Joe Jackson, has been mentioned in this forum, I feel it is necessary to enter my comments.
I am so very sorry that payouts have not yet been sent to the Fontana, California racers. I have personally been in contact several times with Michelle Waller, since the event, but we have not spoken to each other in the last month. In our last conversation, she informed me that her accountant had suggested her filing for bankruptcy. But, Michelle said she did not wish to do that because that could result in nobody being paid, or the court process could take forever, and then possibly ending with the racers receiving a much reduced payout. So I have been actively involved in the resolution of these payouts for months; pleading the case for the racers. But I have made no progress.
And just to answer the next question; I did get paid my fee as "drag race event director" before I even left my home in Ohio. I have been contracted, by Michelle, to be "drag race director" for a total of five past events. This is the only event, that I know of, where she has failed to make immediate payouts to the racers.
I want to make it perfectly clear that I am in no way involved with Michelle Waller's business. I also wish to make it known that my association with her has been strictly as a "contract employee". I sincerely hope that these circumstances have not damaged my own reputation of honesty within the "drag racing" community and I want everyone to know that I have never been involved with any payouts at any function with which I have ever been involved. Also know, that I will continue to monitor this situation as best I can for the ongoing integrity of our sport.
Thanks for (Hopefuly) Understanding,
Joe