I am so sorry to have found out that a good friend of mine committed suicide last week. His name was Jeffrey Hamel, and among many more worthwhile accomplishments, he was a real friend and a real racer. At one time , he worked with Jim Hurtebise (sp?) and also worked as an engineer with Bettenhausen Motorsports. I will miss him greatly. He leaves behind a wife and family.

Thank you all for allowing me to express my sorrow on this board.

Mark Liebetreu