My God what an awful thing to come back too. I havent been with you guys for months due to personal issues. I first met Gene when he put his bike through the turn 1 fence at La Junta in 2005. I felt so bad for his bike, but he jumped up with a smile and a friendly hello. It was all good with him - just a part of the sport he loved. My condolences to all who knew him much better than I.