[Jeff Hail]

Chris,
Most of the known racing took place east of Coldwater as we all know. West of Coldwater was a little quieter but there are some serious fun zones that were challenging there as well. I honestly preferred the West side. It was faster and graceful if one could hold the line.

But there was something about the Java/ Sumatra/ Dixie area of Mulholland and the Police. A lot of guys used to ditch down those streets because any farther west was a gauntlet with not many places to run and hide if you were id'd. I think that may have been a part of your grief a few times. I can recall many a time I would be flying west through the S Straight and that feeling in my stomach would hit me just as I hit the left turn before Java. Not knowing if a black and white was going to be backed in waiting at Dixie or Java I would stay on it.

I did experience a Helicopter incident and that pesky spotlight from above in that area. I had to leave my car in a driveway and hide in the brush at 100am. Anyone who has ever experienced the sound of rotor blades a hundred feet over your head for any amount of time knows how un-nerving it is. It’s bad enough when a patrol unit is looking for you. Playing hide & seek with a bird was no fun and adding just to the west I could see flashing lights. I was sure it was the end of the road for me that night. Fortunately the patrol to the west went east and the bird went about a half mile south. I hid for another hour with my heart pounding my chest- I was scared and shaking. No jacket, fifty five degree's and a touch of Mul fog.

If for some reason that incident caused a fly over or visit to your place please accept my belated apology for any inconvenience.

Through the years so many were mistaken for others. It was often heard through the grapevine that the cops were always looking for someone in a " " car. Lack of credible identification caused much confusion. Probably why so many racers didn’t get taken away because the cops weren’t really sure who was who?

A look back, was it worth it then? I am sure most would agree yes. Would we do it today on Mulholland? No way.