Hey Butch- Great event. It was nice to meet you in person. We were at the 1997 event and ten years later the weather was certainly better. I know that fuel is expensive as heck. We had a budget for towing fuel that was eaten up on our way there alone. However, I'd encourage everyone who is thinking about going to attend next year. I've been to the Runoffs for the last 2 years and while it is much closer to our home the ARRC gives drivers much more bang for the buck.
I'd also like to inform anyone traveling to the ARRC next year from the west to beware of I-20. I know that the Texas folks I talked to were a perfect 3 for 3 in towing calamaties. Maybe next year all of us from Texas can coordinate our trips so we all have enough spare trailer hubs, tires, welding equipment, etc.