BARE-Y GRANT

In searching through the tons of paper he brought back from the PRI Show in Orlando, the Agent found this card from the absent Barry Grant. The back of the card reads, "I'm sorry I missed you. This is the only PRI Show I've not attended. I'm recovering from back surgery and expect to be fully recovered soon. However, if you're one of the few I don't care to see, it's a pleasure not to have to endure your presence."

Sorry, Barry, it's a slow time of year and this is just too good not to share. [12-15-2005]

REHER-MORRISON TO HOLD ENGINE SCHOOL

The Reher-Morrison Racing Engines technical school will be held five times in 2006. It features classroom and hands-on

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learning in the R-M engine shop in Arlington, TX. The curriculum includes precision measurement, engine assembly, component selection and more. Students will take part in a dyno session. Cylinder head theory and demonstrations on a flow bench will be covered by Darin Morgan, and David Reher and Bruce Allen are scheduled to appear. Dates for the two-day classes are Feb. 18-19, March 25-26, June 3-4, July 8-9, and Oct. 14-15. For more information contact jamie@rehermorrison.com. [12-15-2005]

 

SHELBY IN THE NEWS AGAIN

Carroll Shelby will auction off the right to purchase the first 2007 Shelby GT500 Ford Mustang at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car event on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. The auction is run in conjunction with Firebird Raceway’s traditional test session and recently has attracted both drag racers and drag cars to the event. Proceeds from the no-reserve sale benefit the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. [12-15-2005]