Went to my first NHRA event at the Finals in 2006. After I got my photo with Eric (with the thumbs up!) he noticed the accent and asked if I was Aussie.
He said that 'the boss' loved Australia and he hoped to go down there one day and match race against him, back where it all began.
Spoke for a few minutes and he was such a happy, kind soul. Thinking of you, Eric - ice cream on the menu tonight.