During the 50th photo shoot on the front straight, my pupper Papi did his best Houdini straight-jacket escape impression, slipped out of his harness, and bolted from T5. After two hours of looking, he was found.
I want to give a massive shout out to all who helped look for him. He is very much a son to me and it meant everything to me to find the little dude.
Thank you to;
Mike's Agnifilo's Mom
Jeremy Treadway
Jeremy's Dad
(two other heroes in the Agnifilo/Treadway posse who's names I did not get)
Brian Ell (Crossle #187)
Mackenzie Hillard (Brian's wife)
The Road America staff who put out an APB and helped look the entire time
Turn 12 corner workers
And extra appreciation to Mike Agnifilo for spreading the word, bringing in reinforcements, and even sharing an ugly man cry with me in the maintenance shed when we herded a seriously horrified Papi into the bathroom. It was clear from everyone's efforts that none of them were even thinking about getting in a car until we found him. They are that kind of people, and people I am extremely fortunate to call my friends.Without your help, I am not sure I would have been able to find him.
With my utmost, heartfelt gratitude - much love to you all.
Can't say enough about these guys - The Papi rescue crew.
Papi taking a post-escape nap. For about 16 hours.
Back home, safe and sound.