I just wanna take a minute to say thanx !
there is a lot of reasons to say thanx and not in a particular order
1. I had made a lot of great friends with the same interest as me .
and some have gone beyond to be close friends.
2. I had a lot fun and have learn a great deal and still growing as a person
and competitor.
3.for the opportunity to be at this forum and this section any time of the day .
4. for all the good and the bad that contributes to keep us interested and
going.
5. for all the reasons that may not be on top of my head , but welcome to add.
With that said , I would to add a few things .
1. to those people that go to shows and feel disappointed for any reason .
don't be there is only one show to be ready for and I can promise you
something " you will learn and become better every year , just keep
coming".
2. to those people who criticize the sport as it is today and for any
reason not showing up "might be cause old car or old install " whatever
might be .Just show up there is a lot of people that might learn from
you .If you were a champ . before you will always be a champ. and i
am sure you can contribute to the sport .
3. Let not judge this year's poor showing to lock of interest , we all been
victims of bad economy . I know I been , and I am the past two years SQ
Nat. points champ. " no job no money , no show ".
And since I am on a very thank full mood , I would like to thank each of every one of you , for being here and being part of my life that I enjoy and love.I am just going to mention 1% of the people the other 99 % you know who you are .
1.SHOW B and her Husband , I just love them , there always there for me.
2. RALPH AND CREW , for .................still being here .A BIG MAJOR PLUS.
3.ALEX MENDOZA , NACHO TORRES , JUAN MALDONADO , FOR FINALLY COMING WITH A TEAM OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MEXICANS IN THE SPORT AND LET ME BE PART OF THE TEAM . I HAVE TO CONFESS I VOTED FOR THE NAME "THE 4 AMIGOS "LOL.
4. MARK BARONE , back in the 90's for sitting and judging my car and saying " you built this and you never competed and never been to final's , WOW ! i love this ".
5.ADAM PATE , for saying , after I made my return to competition in the 200'0''s in PADRE . " this year is going to be your 1st . year in finals and you did this ? man , if you could work in the install , cause far far you have a great sounding system ".
6. Joe Willis and Chris Pate , in the Houston show for all there attention and kind words towards me .They made me realize that I can built something better for my class this year .At fist I just wanted to show up for finals and support , but I think I can built and win my class ( with all my respect to the rest of competitors in my class) and been working hard to do it.
I do not know what I am trying to say , but I do know I am very thank full and if you are capable to support and help "please do so , a few kind words and support goes very far". OH ANF SHOW AT FINALS!