Well, after being stuck at the gate at National airport for an hour and a half, running for my connection, Dad losing his luggage on his flight from Colorado, an awesome sleep in the condo in Mission Beach, CA, a whirlwind travel and supply day, a new battery, fixing a tail light, and a contingency in the bullring that was hot as balls, we are here. Most racers are staying here at the Crown Plaza in Mexicali.  Driver’s meeting is in 45 minutes, then its dinner and an early night.  We start lining up tomorrow at 6am, then we get a POLICE ESCORT through the streets to the ceremonial starting line.  How awesome is that?  And speaking of police….I love to get my pic taken with them everywhere I go.