"I don't mean to embarrass you, but riding with you is like watching someone make love to the road -- smooth, gentle and passionate." (Wants-to-remain Anonymous for obvious reasons!) PDE Participant..

"The difference between your driving and mine is the difference between silk and sandpaper." PDE Participant.

"My twin brother and I met you at the PDE last April. You were the nicest, most patient of all the instructors. I told the same to PDE. After that I became hooked—damn you! –and have started to modify my car and constantly go to DE's. I am having a ball; it's a nice diversion from real life. Thanks." Chris Hirsch.

"Thanks-a-million for the individual coaching during the class! It is Sunday night and I'm excited about day three...sorry you won't be there. I look forward to seeing you in Birmingham and will make it a point to look you up at the Barber track." Howard Chapman.

" Again, thanks, Daniel. I am so grateful for you helping us. It is so nice to have the best helping you with what you love." Miles Bell.

"Daniel moved from just "coach" to "friend" in a very short time. His enthusiasm for racing is contagious, and working with him is a real joy." Jeff Wade, Vision Racing.

I wanted to thank you and Sally for a great weekend. I am still trying to digest everything that I learned. It was a great learning experience for myself as well as the boys. Sally and your hospitality was very much appreciated. Your encouragement and positive attitude is refreshing." Alex Bell.

"Few people I have met have the emotion and passion you have for the sport and I will bet life. I really did enjoy your company and hopefully our paths will cross again." Dave Murray (no relation to David Murry).

"I think [PDE] was an awesome experience. The instructors are world class, Hurley Haywood, Daniel Eastman, Dave Murry. They really taught me a lot and got me into DE's in my own car. Dan Eastman and Dave Murray are the two best instructors if you ask me." C4Ssurgeon, PDE Master's participant, www.speedonline.com.

"No. 18 Daniel Eastman will start today's race despite replacing an engine overnight. Eastman has no crew, and completed all the work himself." speedvisionwc.com (Note: Daniel went on to pass fourteen cars in three laps, only to be taken out by a Corvette under yellow flag.)