Why NHRA is not likely to settle the PSTA lawsuit

By now you've probably all heard the rumor that the National Hot Rod Association is going to settle the rag-tag, three-year-old Arizona civil lawsuit against them by giving up some of their most prized possessions: Indianapolis Raceway Park and millions of dollars. That would be as foolish as if Jay Leno quit The Tonight Show tomorrow instead of in five years. Based upon available Maricopa County Arizona Court documents, one of Agent 1320's operatives with some legal background submitted the following brief: [Read it here]

COVELL SUPERCHARGED WARRIOR CHAMP

Dave Covell of Ashtabula Ohio has been crowned Champion for the 2004 Supercharged Warriors Racing Series. Covell in his 1923 altered, Ratified T, had an impressive run, making it to seven final round appearances in the Warriors 14-race schedule and also qualifying in the top spot four times. Dave's crew consists of wife Stephanie, Gary Naskali, Steve and Lori Lindsay, and Mark Naskali. Dave's sponsors include Burt Brown Racing Transmissions, WS Racing Fiberglass, Enderle, Kuhl Superchargers, DJ Safety, Manley, AGS, SCE Gaskets, Titan Speed, and Strange Engineering. (Paul Welch photo)  [9-28-2004]

BAZEMORE IS A FINK

Whit Bazemore will be at the helm of the Rat Fink Dodge Stratus Funny Car at Joliet this weekend. Matco Tools is teaming up with the estate of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth to bring out die-casts featuring the famous Rat Fink character created by Roth in the early 1960s.

The die-casts have been produced by Racing Champions and are available through local Matco Tools dealers. [9-28-2004]