TOP COMP AT 'THE STRIP'

DRO's editor used to campaign a blown gas dragster in the AHRA Top Comp class years ago with his friend and partner Dave Koehler, so he has a soft spot in his heart for the class. NHRA's Division 6 has added a Top Comp class at selected division races. For the third straight year the finals for the series will at the Strip at Las Vegas Nov. 5-7. There is a qualified 48-car field paying the winner $1600. Drag Racing Online will ante up $100 for Top Speed of the meet for the class. Look for coverage of the race in DRO. [6-17-2004]

MARSHALL WHEELING & DEALING IN VEGAS

Veteran photographer, DRO columnist at large, and FOB (Friend of Burkster), Tim (don't call me Timmy) Marshall has moved his act out of the friendly confines of SoCal where he lived all of his life and relocated to Las Vegas, NV. He will work as a track photograher at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, thanks to director Chris Blair. Tim will cover the many drag racing events at the track for DRO while in training to take over as a Gondola driver for Steve Wynn. Congrats, Timmy, and remember, never bet against the house. [6-17-2004]

HYDROGEN POWER NEXT FOR SHELBY

We can send OPEC a message and save the environment for our grandchildren at the same time by changing from vehicles powered by gasoline to those using hydrogen for fuel. Carroll Shelby thinks it can happen. In fact, the legendary octogenarian car builder is bringing out a Hydrogen Shelby Cobra. The two-seat sports car will be available from Hydrogen Car Co. in Los Angeles with a price range of $149,000 to $175,000. The Cobra's internal combustion V-8 engine burns hydrogen, making it cleaner and more fuel efficient than the gasoline-fed version, but the car "still would let a guy have a little fun," according to Shelby.

Now when they bring out a nitrous kit for this, they'll really have the Agent's attention.
[6-17-2004]

SUMMIT TO SPONSOR ANDERSON & LINE

Summit Racing Equipment will become the primary sponsor of Greg Anderson's Pro Stock beginning next month at the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Denver. The multi-year

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agreement with Ken Black's KB Racing also includes a secondary sponsorship of Jason Line.

This move will strengthen Summit's presence in the Pontiac/GM camps and broaden its presence in Pro Stock, which includes Mark Pawuk. Summit maintains its associate sponsorship agreements with Warren Johnson, Kurt Johnson and Larry Morgan in Pro Stock, as well as Top Fuel Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson. [6-16-2004]