JEG'S ENGINE MASTERS CHALLENGE PT III: BAN THE BRITS?

The Agent never knew how big a deal the EMC is but he is beginning to get the clue. Evidently, the powers that be at the EMC decided that when British drag racers/engine builders built a one of a kind small block Ford engine based on an ultra-rare Ford Windsor

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block and heads, it was illegal. According to a piece in Eurodragracer.com the team arrived with their engine only to find that either they hadn't conformed to the EMC rules or hadn't been notified in time to make the necessary changes. The upshot was that initially the team wasn't even going to be allowed into Bill Mitchell's shop to watch, but cooler heads prevailed and, although they didn't get to compete with their Ford Windsor, the team from England got to watch. We're sure someone will clue the Agent into what really happened. [1-4-2005]

KAASE'S EMC WINNER SBF TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY

Woody Woodruff from the Jegs organization called the Agent to let him know that after Jon Kaase picked up his check for wining the EMC with his 700+ hp small block Ford, he graciously decided to send the engine out to the Barrett-Jackson auction that takes place in Phoenix, AZ sometime in January to be auctioned off. All of the proceeds from the sale will go to the Jegs Foundation for Cancer Research.

Always wanted a 700hp, Kaase-built small block Ford? See you at the Barrett-Jackson.  [1-4-2005]

DRAWING FOR FREE 'MILLION DOLLAR' ENTRY

Racers who sign up for the BTE/CITGO Series Championship Points Program before February 5th will be eligible for some special bonuses. Super Pro points members will be entered into a drawing for a FREE Entry to the BTE Million Dollar Race at Memphis Motorsports Park on September 22-25. The Sportsman and Jr Dragster racers who sign up before February 5th will be eligible for a drawing for a 2005 Gold Card good for all BTE/CITGO events in 2005. The drawing will be held on February 9, 2005. To sign up by phone or for any questions about the series call 606-780-4700 or email cbarker@mis.net.  [1-4-2005]

BERNSTEIN AND KALITTA?

The Agent keeps hearing the juicy rumor that Kenny Bernstein may be trying to find a way to put together a program so he can drive a fourth Conrad Kalitta Top Fuel car. Agent 1320 made a call to the Kalitta organization just to check out the rumor and was told that although Kalitta Racing had heard that same rumor that currently is was still just that -- a rumor.

There is no doubt that Kenny still has the desire to drive and what driver wouldn't want to get into one of Kalitta's rocket ships. However, with Kenny's commitment and loyalty to the Budweiser folks he probably would have some obstacles to overcome. Still maybe Anheuser-Busch would like to promote one of their other brands.  (Jeff Burk photo) [1-4-2005]