I exchanged letters with Eddie every year after the races.  The first year was disastrous with all the rain and the lack of coordination among different entities.  I think that letter was 5 pages long.  LOL
He answered my letter and said that many things I pointed out would be in the works for improvement.  
I felt privileged to have corresponded with him for 10 years.  We had a great time exchanging letters.
RIP, Eddie.  You were a friend and a great pen pal.