I find it impossible to believe that anyone could attend a TCS event- Nats or Regional- and not have fun, no matter where they finish.
Couple of years ago I would podium seven or eight times in a season. Between getting older (which I am certain some would characterize as "washed up") and the amazing number of talented drivers now participating in the Series (like Mr. Koslosky), I seldom wind up in the top three more than a couple times each season.
On the other hand, I did win Seattle this year...
BTW, pic below is where we were this afternoon. Had a nice piece of caribou for dinner with a lovely Zin...