Just talking about this and future runs.

I did only one shootout (Texas 2014) and looking back it's nuts. what is risked and what can be lost.....we all love this sport/passion .

I don't want to ever see it die but I get/agree on slowing down what we are doing.

Probably time to stop these forms of events with the frequency of cruel deaths.

Smart man. I'd bet one of the best decisions of your life.

Doesn`t seem like a number and some bragging rights is worth the risk.

Top Fuel shortened their course for safety reasons.

Maybe worth a thought.

You've got my respect for being big enough to make a decision like that. While many people are willing to run the risk for the glory, sometimes there are more important things.

Very Commendable ( And Understandable) Ron, we know you could have done it, We know you Would have done it, But the fine line of doing it is getting so fine and narrow that's a 50/50 between success and failure ( with Failure being the ultimate price) .. we don't need that !! We enjoy you posts, Friendship and new Projects too much (Even though we've never met) I'd rather see you take that beast and race offshore where you could run & average 85-90mph and have a freakin Ball somewhat safely, but not be a 50/50 whether we'd ever hear from you again..... I couldn't disagree with any of Top Tier Fast guys for following suit... We're Not Disappointed, More Like Relieved...

I talked with you this morning about this when it happened. Glad to hear your decision. Plus you will always be a bigger legend for Skaterfest than you would have been for going like 220.

Don't blame you and I hope you have a full life because of it. My wife yells at me for going over 50 MPH. We should remember all of our friends past and present and let the good times roll.

My shoot out boat is available for sale with or without power if anyone is interested. I have a new Skater on order