[MCRT Jeff S.]

Thank You Ed and LJ and everyone who put together the Smokey Mountains Regional event. As always the event was a class act. I always ask around to seasoned teams to get an idea how the event compares and I hear nothing but praise about the SMR event. Location, space, access everything is solid.

For us we had our first real breakout season. Finishing 10th and becoming the 8th seated team during alliance selections was and honor. That kind of finish might not be enough for some teams but for us a milestone. The MCRT Robo Racers have never scored a point in an FRC match until this season. Our alliance selections were solid and in our opening match against the #1 seated alliance we almost pulled off a win loosing only by one point.

The #1 seated alliance should have won the event as they did. They clearly will represent the Smokey Mountains Regional well in St. Louis at the worlds.

Thank you Ed for your encouragement, help and advice over the past three seasons. My students have recognized you as the inspector who helps us. keep it up. Jeff Slaton Coach of the MCRT Robo Racers.