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as I began to cross through the what could have been an awkward
central California landscape and conversation, but it was open and
desert that has always been a very informative. It was as if I have
favorite route of mine. Coincidently, known Laura forever as she shared
Carl Myers had also left that about Brett, the accident and how
morning with Brett’s hauler to the family is coping with their
make the long trip back to Kansas. loss. Even now, Laura continues
As if it was meant to be, Carl and I to wear her wristband from the
played “highway tag” throughout event. She told me that Brett was
the Mojave Desert and into the uncharacteristically anxious before
middle of Arizona, where we saw the run – even mentioning it to
each other for the last time on that another driver as their qualifying
long drive home for both of us. round was near. They are now in
the process of bringing what is
Rest In Peace Brett Henry. We all left of the “Iron Mistress” home
loved your smile, positive attitude from California. To this day, they
and your true passion for family…. have not located Brett’s left driving
and drag racing. glove or his wedding ring, in spite
of efforts to do so. I must say she
Author’s note: I had the pleasure is as strong a person as I have ever
of sitting down with Brett Henry’s known in the aftermath of such Mike Boyd in his “Winged Express” was
next up following Brett’s horrific crash.
wife Laura a few weeks after the tragedy, and I sincerely thank Boyd exited his car, and walked up to the
funeral. We talked about Brett, her for spending time with me. rear of the water box. Boyd knew how
serious the crash was, and stood silent in
their family and the accident during Excellent choice, Brett. this very pose for nearly five minutes.

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