CRANE CAMS BRACES FOR HURRICANE

DRO received a note from Gene Ezzell, President of Crane Cams in Daytona Beach, Florida to say that because of the uncertain course of Hurricane Frances, Crane would be closing at noon (ET) on Sept. 2. They plan to re-open at 8:00 a.m. on the 7th, if they are spared by the storm.

Ezzell added, “Please excuse this inconvenience and keep us and all of the residents of Florida in your prayers.”

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After the recent devastation of the state by Hurricane Charley, the Agent can only say a heart-felt “Amen.” [9-2-2004]

MAYBE NOT SO FUNNY AT HOT ROD REUNION

Will Nostalgia Funny Cars have their own eliminator at the upcoming Hot Rod Reunion or not? Evidently that question doesn’t have an answer yet. The Agent’s operatives have placed several calls to the offices at the Wally Parks Museum and left messages with Mr. Greg Sharp, who we are told will make the decision about the nitro cars competing. So far he hasn’t returned any calls. Perhaps he will have time for the Nitro Flopper teams after the U.S. Nationals. In the meantime, many teams are putting their efforts to build cars for the event on hold. [9-2-2004]

BG PRO STOCK TEAM PROGRESS

Carburetor king and part-time Pro Stock driver Barry Grant recently made a few laps at DRO’s home track in St. Louis, perhaps preparing for the upcoming U.S. Nationals. Evidently the new Pro Stock emporium he is building near Charlotte, NC is moving right along. The Agent hears that the two guys heading up Grant’s Pro Stock engine program are former Dale Earnhardt Enterprises employee Jim Gammmache and Gary Pearman who spent some time working for the Jeg’s Pro Stock team among others. [9-2-2004]

DEPT. OF CORRECTIONIS

Top Fuel racer turned questionable fishing boat pilot, Paul Romine, reminded the Agent that this past cover photo was misidentified. The photo is actually of Ron Boggs driving the family altered, with brother Steve running away.