Monty,
For sure going to catch a race with ya soon. Well, maybe not that soon. The wife is trying to plan a trip up that way to go see the kid at collage. How far you from Forest Grove? That's where her school is and if I can swing it, I'd be down for some racing. Might be after I get my vacation for next year which may put it well after the Nitro Challenge in Feb. If so I'll be chatting with you there for sure on race dates and such for your area. My only other option for some racing up there is in Portland at the indoor elec. track.
Like I said, I know why you just love that X7. Probably the strongest running motor I saw out on the track last weekend. Mostly in the hands of average racers, and I could tell it was more then enough motor for them. A couple of those guys were hitting lines that the super fast guys weren't trying or hitting. Would have loved to see what some of the top fast guys there would have got out of it.
I had the chance to try the X7, but passed on it as I didn't want to have to buy it. I knew as soon as I drove one, I'd have to have one and I ain't got the cash for that yet. LOL.