I work as a car chief with the Marc and the DMS Team in California. Early last year Marc told me that he and Tim Clauson had put a deal together to run Shane in our car for a couple of races. I knew the name and the history, but I trusted their judgement. Marc and Tim believed in Shane and were willing to take a chance on him.

As a twenty five year veteran police officer who works in one of the most drug infested cities in Northern California, I was cautious, but I trusted Tim and Marc. I would guess that I have put more drug offenders in prision over my twenty five years than most readers on IOW. I'm used to lies, tails and every type of BS by "tweeks" to convince you of their innocence. I did not get any of that from Shane. When I arrived at Shasta that weekend I was more than surprised with Shane and his bare bones honesty. I was totally impressed with Shane and his acceptance of his past mistakes. Believe me when I say that is a big step for someone in that lifestyle. Then he hit the race track and I was really impressed.

I am proud to call Shane a friend. I wish him all the best in life and racing. It is not easy being in recovery for the rest of your life and he needs support. And when we have certain people that believe you should be shipped off to GITMO for life it makes things even harder. I know, I too was a really big skeptic of rehab, until I met Shane.

GOOD LUCK BUD