I have read and re-read Al's post here.
www.aicmctexas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1722

I've had some time to reflect and let the weekend's excitement wain to some degree.

While the infraction might be deemed less severe, it is, in principle, exactly the same. I blew a flag, plain and simple.

I put those who I consider my friends, track workers and myself at risk.
Bad move on my part ... no excuses.