Bob, let's just say I sometimes get to play with some toys a little sooner than others...
As for the drag racing world, Bret is showing us the difference between our speculation and his knowing. I get to see Bret about once or twice a year and during those weekends, I usually learn more about what's really going on in the sport than I do by living online the rest of the year.
It was fascinating to me how NHRA classified the different types of drinks and fuels... without that knowledge (obtained here just hours ago), Bernstein's deal just looked like a COMPLETE waiving of the rules for one of their chosen few... there might still be some of that, but at least now we know how they are selling it...
WC, take it from me, Bret is one of the good guys and his posts should be taken more as good natured ribbing (I'm a veteran of it) and not a cut...
I'm glad to have you both up here... Until Bret gets going on his next 50 weekend deal next year, I'm glad he can join us to provide a rare glimpse into the stuff behind the headlines... bp