View of scenery off Anchor-Mattson Rd.

Matt Bushore / Kim DeMotte set their VW Jetta up for a fast right hander on the practice stage.

Paul Donlin / Elliot Sherwood dive into a right hander on the practice stage in their Ford Escort.

Chris Greenhouse / Don DeRose climb a small rise after a fast right hander in their Plymouth Neon on the practice stage.

The Mark Fox / Jake Blattner Subaru WRX STi goes through the paces on the practice stage.

Adam Markut / Chris Gordon do a faster drift in their Eagle Talon than on previous practice attempts.

Matt Bushore / Kim DeMotte drift their VW Jetta out of a fast left hander on the practice stage.

Paul Donlin / Elliot Sherwood slide through a left hander on the practice stage in their Ford Escort.

Chris Greenhouse / Don DeRose make a final run on the practice stage in their Plymouth Neon.

A Red Squirrel enjoys a snack and watches the practice stage from a treetop.(1)

A Red Squirrel enjoys a snack and watches the practice stage from a treetop.(2)

The Paul Donlin / Elliot Sherwood Ford Escort slid into a boulder on the outside of an uphill right hander during practice.

The Paul Donlin / Elliot Sherwood Ford Escort with a skidplate full of leaves after the practice stage.

Note the hole punched by the tie rod into the wheel! Paul Donlin / Elliot Sherwood Ford Escort on the practice stage.

Paul Donlin / Elliot Sherwood Ford Escort after practice. The bumper sticker says it all!