I was there for the 'apology'.

The conversation about what happened to the engine began. Dave was dodging questions like a fat kid in dodge ball. Dave attempts to shift blame to other un-named parties and goes on about 'sometimes things happen'. Then....

Miguel says 'is that your half ass attempt at an apology Dave?'
Dave replies 'No, today is not my day for apologies.'
Miguel replies 'Lucky for you it's not my day to choke anyone.'

It's a sad day when any motor fails, regardless of fault. There is no guarantee in racing, sometimes things do happen; however, as a business owner you have to separate business and friends. Regardless if Dave at BVP was responsible for the failure, Dave Soler (11 year friend) should have made an apology (even if he was or was not admitting guilt).

True friendships encounter hard times, it's not about who is at fault but what is done to make amends.

I personally think that is a much more tragic loss.