Hi I was forced to stop racing in mid 2000 when I left University as I could not commit to racing on top of starting a new career. The job I took entailed travelling a lot. As I was unable to give the birds the full attention they required I decided to stop racing altogether as I wasn't prepared to do half a job with them. I remain very interested in the sport and keep in touch with a few flyers in case I ever start up again. Hope this answers your question. Regards Jamie