MOORESVILLE UPDATE

Word comes to the Agent that the earlier rumor about Greg Anderson buying Mooresville Dragway was erroneous. Track owner Jody Leazer says it hasn't even been discussed. [12-6-2004]

PMRA SETS FIRST EVENT

The newly formed Pro Modified Racing Association, a Canadian organization, has confirmed an event to be held July 1-3, 2005 at Luskville Dragway, just outside of Aylmer, Quebec. The event, open to PMRA members only, will pay $5,000 to the winner.

A five-race series is planned for tracks in Ontario, Quebec and the state of New York, but final dates have not yet been set. For more information on PMRA contact Bruce Mehlenbacher at mehlenbacher@nas.net. [12-6-2004]

FIRST LOOK AT ODDY'S NEW STRATUS

	Jim Oddy and Al Billes recently picked up the team's brand new Dodge Stratus at the Jerry Bickel Race Car factory in Troy, MO. This is one slick car. (Jeff Burk photos)  [12-3-2004]

AMATO, HERBERT JOIN FORCES

The rumored joining of team Herbert and Amato evidently is a done deal. One of the Agent's operatives says he saw Amato's trailer and support rig heading into the Herbert

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enclave in Lincolnton, NC. Speaking of "Dougzilla," the Agent found out that Herbert has signed Canadian Rob Flynn who, along with vet Jim Brissette, will tune the Snap-on Top Fueler for the 2005 season. [12-3-2004]

MOORESVILLE BOUGHT BY ANDERSON?

The Agent heard a stout rumor that Greg Anderson has upped the ante to play in the NHRA Pro Stock game by purchasing the 1/8th mile Mooresville Dragway, which is located just about a mile from Anderson's shop in Mooresville, NC. Apparently Anderson will spiff up the track and track surface so he will have a place to test whenever he needs to. The Agent wonders how many other teams will buy their own test track. [12-3-2004]

DOING A LITTLE BRAGGING

Editor Jeff Burk asked the Agent to mention that his nephew, Taylor Burk, has been awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during combat in Baghdad. A U.S. Army medic, the younger Burk also received a Purple Heart in April. After recovering from his wound stateside, Burk is now back in Iraq.

The Agent joins the proud uncle in hoping that Taylor and all the rest of the U.S. military currently in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan will be home with their families soon.  [12-3-2004]