GEE, GM CHANGES PRO STOCKS
According to one of the Agent’s operatives in the
Motor City, Mike Dzurilla’s Bullet Motorsports team
and Victor Cagnazzi Racing have received the backing of
GM Racing for the coming year in NHRA Pro Stock. With
Jeg Coughlin heading to the Schumacher Mopar Pro Stock
camp, that GM sponsorship needed a new home.
A spokesman from the Cagnazzi camp said that rookie Erica
Enders will be the primary driver with Steve Johns changing
his focus over to their existing in-house engine development
program joining Roy Simmons and Nick Ferri.
Grumpy Jenkins’ power carried the Connolly-driven
Cavalier (shown) to a #3 NHRA Pro Stock points finish behind
Greg Anderson’s team cars. Both the Cagnazzi and
Bullet teams are awaiting new Chevy Cobalts from chassis
builders, which should arrive prior to the Gators. (Zak
Hawthorne photo) [1-3-2005]
BRISTOL DRAGWAY TO EXPAND
Keeping in line with the new trend for luxury at racing
venues, Bristol Dragway will undergo a major expansion
for the 2005 season. The expansion includes 3,400 seats
in
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Thunder Terrace, which will rise above the existing
grandstand. Ten corporate suites will be at the top,
including Bruton's Suite, which will be available to
the public. The Thunder Valley Club will double in size
to nearly 1,000 seats. The Club offers premium pit-side
seating at the starting line, a private patio next to the
track, free breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday
and complimentary water, tea and lemonade, along with a
cash bar, private restrooms, and closed-circuit television.
Named for track owner Bruton Smith, the Bruton's Suite
will offer individuals premier seating inside a climate-controlled
environment behind floor-to-ceiling windows. It will have
a covered veranda, a free buffet and a cash bar for beer
and wine coolers, along with private restrooms and closed-circuit
television.
Ah yes, the times they are a-changing. You certainly don't
want to get any clutch dust or rubber flecks on your Armani
suit as you sip your wine cooler.
[1-3-2005]
