WHO NEEDS TIRES?

The IHBA Coors Light World Finals (The US Nationals of drag boat racing) will attract over 250 of North America's best drag boats on Nov. 17-20 at Charlie Allen's Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. The largest field of Top Fuel Hydros in more than 20 years headline what promises to be a "can't miss" event.

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Three drivers remain in contention for the World Championship. John Haas driving the Lou Osman-owned, "Famous" Amos Satterlee-tuned "Speed Sports Special" Top Fuel Hydro from St. Louis, MO are the points leaders; Glen Wilson in the San Francisco-based "Toxic Rocket" is second, and multi-time World Champion Greg Tedesco in the "Loose Cannon" from Reno, NV is third. With 15 7,000 horsepower Fuelers, including World record holder (4.77) Dale Isimaru in Eddie Knox's "Problem Child," defending event winner Scooty Lumbert's "Public Nuisance," and the long awaited return of Top Fuel Hydro legend Ron Braaksma driving the all-new "Madness" in attendance, cracking the eight boat starting lineup will be a challenge. For more information visit www.ihbaracing.com. Watch for coverage of the event in DRO. (Mark Westfall / James Drew photo) [11-10-2005]

JET CAR RACER SUCCUMBS

Hall of Fame drag racer Ancel Horton, 63, passed away Nov. 4, 2005. Horton, known as "the Godfather of jet car racing" by many in the racing community, was a member of the Texas Drag Racing Hall of Fame, NHRA, IHRA, ANDRA, ProJet, Racers for Christ and DRAW. He drove more jet cars than any other driver and still currently holds countless records. Horton is survived by his wife, Peggie, a son, a daughter, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 8 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel in Colleyville, Texas. [11-10-2005]

GIVE IT A SHOT

Don't miss the chance to demonstrate your photography skills with the InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest. You could have your image posted on InfineonRaceway.com, and possibly win a chance to be a race photographer for a day during the 2006 Big O Tires Racing Season at Infineon Raceway.

To submit your photos, visit www.infineonraceway.com and click on the Photo Contest link on the homepage. The raceway will post 10 images each day through Nov. 30, with all images accessible for viewing. Infineon Raceway officials will select an overall winner on Dec. 5, and the winning photographer will be treated to an Infineon Raceway prize pack that includes a one-day photo pass at one of the raceway's major events in 2006. [11-10-2005]

AARWBA NAMES ALL-AMERICA RACING TEAMS

Tony Schumacher and John Force were named to the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association Auto Racing All-American First Team. Gary Scelzi and Greg Anderson were named to the Second Team.

Two drivers from each of seven categories — drag racing, open wheel, stock car, road racing, short track, touring series and at-large — were selected to the first and second teams by the members of the motorsports press association.

The driver receiving the most votes overall will be presented the Jerry Titus Award as AARWBA's Driver of the Year. Force won the Titus Award in 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2002. [11-10-2005]