Original Message

Personnally, from everything I've read on Billy Jrs' disqualification, I think he got screwed big time.  New Egypt lost not only a great driving talent, but a fan favorite.  My 3 sons, none of which are race fans, took me to New Egypt the night Billy won his last race (at NES).  As Billy was walking past us, one of my boys congratulated him on his win.  Billy shook each of our hands and thanked us for coming out (to NES).  I also believe NES lost a great ambassador, not only for the sport but for NES as well.    I guess the only good thing is the NES point  championship should be a wild open battle this year with Billy Jr running at the Bridgeport and Mike Gular heading up to Orange Co.   As far as Pauch Sr, it appeared last year that his career was starting to wind down.  That being said, I don't think the Pauchs battling each other will be a family issue.  Besides, it may take the 2 of them to defeat Darth Vader in that 26 car (aka Ryan Godown).  Not a fan but have to admit he's a hellva "wheelman".  Scott Ely