MAC ALSO WILL RUN SOME IHRA EVENTS

After the rain-delayed Winternationals, Cory McClenathan was rumored to have been testing the Jimmy Walsh-tuned Carrier Boyz Top Fuel dragster before

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returning to competition at Pomona this weekend. The Agent spoke with the veteran driver and found that the only testing he'd been doing was in his bed at home fighting a touch of the flu.

Cory Mac is starting his 14th season in competition and the popular driver reported that he would run the entire NHRA schedule. He's signed a three-year contract with the Boyz and the Boyz have signed a two-year deal with Berryman Products. He also said that the team would enter a few IHRA races this season to test some "new parts and combinations." Although he's never raced in the IHRA, McClenathan added, "Hey, we just might win one of those races."

He'll keep his Anaheim shop for the West Coast racing swings, but the team will still be headquartered in the Boyz's Bristol, Tennessee home.

Last week the machine, owned by Andy and Mark Carrier was shut off after the burnout by NHRA Chief Starter Rick Stewart when he spotted a leak from the Berryman-sponsored dragster. (Photo by Zak Hawthorne) [2-27-2004]

4.80'S FOR AFD SAYS DAVE SETTLES

Agent 1320 made a trip to Texas recently and over a couple of cocktails with racer/tuner/engineer Dave Settles -- who has more than a little expertise in the area of injected nitro -- discussed the performance possibilities of injected nitro cars in IHRA Top Fuel competition. Settles opined that "There is no doubt in my mind that with the added cubic inches, weight break, and a clutch management system that A/FD cars are capable of running in the 4.80's and they will do it without nitrous and hurting parts!"

The veteran tuner, who is currently working as an engineer in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, let the Agent know that he is ready to get back into the nitro racing game if the right offer comes along. Interested parties can contact Dave Settles at (817) 431-0268 or (817) 235-8424. [2-25-2004]