[Patriot]

WOW what a year!

First we must thank the IRI committee - what an event. Well organized, well run, and an incredible group of teams. We were very honoured to be included in the event and thought we would have a good showing and continue to get our name out there in the "FIRST world" but never in a million years did we think we would come home with the championship trophy.

Thanks to 494 for all your support during the elimination rounds.
Thanks to 111 and 1114 for believing in us and giving us a chance to play with the best of the best.

WildStang, it was a privilege to play with you and watch your magic on and off the field. Those spoilers simply appeared on the rack.

Thanks to Greg and the entire Simbotics team for your continued support and help from the first phone call in September 2005 until now. It was amazing to see each time how our two teams worked together to realize gold.

Patriotics - Drive team and pit crew - You performed perfectly, not letting lack of experience or age come in your way. Well done!

Tyler - A HUGE THANKS, without you we would still be building wooden prototypes.

Congratulations to each of the teams at IRI - it was a pleasure playing with you - "where the egos come to play"

See you next year!