COCKTAIL TIME FOR NASCAR

The Agent heard from a reliable source that NASCAR will soon drop its ban on hard liquor sponsorship. Currently the motorsports giant will allow beer and malt liquor sponsorships of race teams but not hard liquor brands such a Crown Royal or Smirnoff. When NASCAR officially revokes the current ban look for a slew of new sponsors to come in.

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The Agent has been told that although there is nothing official NHRA also has a ban on hard liquor sponsorships. It would be good for NHRA professional teams if NHRA were to follow NASCAR's lead. [11-9-2004]

DRO STAFFER IN THE HALL OF FAME

DRO columnist, funny car driver and chassis builder to the stars, Jeff Utterback, recently was inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame joining drag racer Jim Jennard and others. For those of you who don't know, BMX means Bike Moto Cross (pedal power). Congrats to Mr. Pammy from your fellow staffers. Now, about that next column. [11-9-2004]

GLIDDEN BROOMS ANOTHER ONE?

The Agent hears a rumor that Bob Glidden lost the help of long-time friend and Pro Stock engine builder/owner/driver Steve Schmidt on the Schumacher Pro Stock effort. According to the source, Schmidt joined a list of people who just can't seem to keep up with "Mad Dog" Bob Glidden's unbelievable work ethic and pace. [11-9-2004]

ORLANDO WORLD STREET NATIONALS ADVANCE DATES

People are already asking the Agent for the future dates of the World Street Nationals at Orlando Speed World Dragway. We've already announced the 2005 dates for October 13-16 but for you really long range planners here are tentative dates for the years beyond that: Oct. 12-15, 2006 and Oct. 11-14, 2007.

Start buying those advance tickets now! [11-9-2004]