SCHUMACHER SHOVELS FOR NEW SHOP

Groundbreaking took place on Aug. 24 at the Brownsburg, Indiana site where Don Schumacher Racing will build a 100,000-sq. ft., $5 million facility.

Schumacher Racing will occupy 70,000 sq. ft. of the L-shaped building with the remaining space slated for six 5,000 sq. ft. tenant suites. The building is expected to be completed in February 2005.

The building will have room for 14 18-wheel transporters, engine shops for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Bike, a full fabrication shop, a full machine shop, plus all of the Don Schumacher Racing administrative offices, conference facilities, fitness and break rooms.

“What will make the shop unique from many other shops is that all of the teams will work in the shop right out of the 18-wheelers as if they were at the track,” said Mike Lewis, Executive Vice President of Don Schumacher Racing. “They’ll work in the shop the same as at the track. Everything will be at their fingertips, regardless of whether they’re in Seattle or Brownsburg.” (photo by Bob Hesser/RacersEdge Photography)  [8-25-2004]

‘OUTLAW’ DRAG RADIAL SHOOTOUT PAYS $5,000 TO WIN 

As part of the 3rd Annual Nitto Tire PRO World Street Finals in Memphis, TN, the PRO Edelbrock series, in conjunction with HOT ROD Magazine, will present the Inaugural Outlaw Drag Radial Shootout, with a $5,000 to win purse, plus contingency. The event will be held Oct. 8-10 at Memphis Motorsports Park.

The rules have been kept to a minimum to ensure a large number of entries and to make this a true “Outlaw” class. Outlaw Drag Radial Rules: Equipped with D.O.T.-approved Drag Radial tires (BFG, NITTO, M/T or M&H) up to a maximum width of 12 inches; Stock-type chassis vehicles with stock suspension; Must retain stock frame rails, may be notched for tire clearance (back-half prohibited); Mini tubs and coil-overs permitted; No wheelie bars; 3,200-pound minimum weight (deduct 250 lb for nitrous small block); Any power adders or engine type OK; Automatic transmission with converter or OEM stick-shift with single disc clutch (clutchless transmissions prohibited); Gasoline required (max “0” on fuel check meter).

Entry will be $175 pre-registered (www.fasteststreetcar.com) or $225 at the gate. [8-25-2004]

MAYBE JUST BLING

The Agent was interested in the arrival of CMKX to the sponsorship world of drag racing and did a little checking on the Canadian diamond mining organization which has announced sponsorship of Jeff Arend (shown), Jim Dunn, and Connie Cohen. Shares in the company were valued at 0.0003 cents each as of Aug. 25.

Hmmm. . .the Agent has a spare ten bucks. . .maybe he’ll just buy 33,333 shares and go to the CMKX Shareholders Party to be held during the NHRA ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals. We’d like to see who all owns the 800 billion shares that have been issued. Stay tuned. (Tom West photo)  [8-25-2004]