On October 26, 2003, we went to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the NHRA races. Gene and Paul were the Grand Marshals of the race. We were able to purchase "NITRO" hospitality tickets. With those tickets it allowed you into the pit area and the Nitro VIP tent where Gene and Paul would be speaking. We arrived at the race at 8:00AM. Gene and Paul arrived at 9:30AM with two females in Gene and Paul makeup. They walked onto a small stage and answered questions from the audience for approximately 30 minutes. There were approximately 50 people in the hospitality area. The questions were regarding their involvement in NHRA. We were sitting at the first table right in front of the stage so we were able to get some good photos.

After Gene and Paul answered questions, they walked off the stage and were available for photos and to sign autographs. Wendy, Jerry, Leanne, Arturo, Susana, Butch, Lisa and I were able to get our photos taken with them and we got several pieces of merchandise signed each. Gene and Paul were very nice and willing to pose for photos and sign our memorabilia.