TELL IT TO THE MARINES
Major Philip A. Toretti tried Doug Herbert's Top Fuel
dragster on for size at the Winternationals. Toretti and
seven othe Marines were part of Herbert's "Marine
Corps Pit Crew." (James
Drew photo)
[2-18-2005]
PRO TOP OUTLAWS PREPARE FOR FOURTH
SEASON
The Pro Top Outlaws club will run 13 races and have signed
on with 10 tracks thus far for the 2005 season. The 30-member
group of Sportsman racers run blown alcohol or nitrous
engines and usually dip into the 3.80's on the eighth mile,
said president, Ron Bales. In the past, PTO ran IHRA Top
Dragster rules, but this year IHRA-legal Alcohol Funny
Car combinations will be allowed if they run an altered
body. For more information go to www.protopoutlaws.com. [2-18-2005]
HEALTH SCARE FOR SAMPEY
Angelle Sampey knew something was seriously wrong when
she awoke last Thursday morning at her home with severe
chest pains. After a plethora of medical tests over the
last
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few days, a heart attack was ruled out but an inflamed
pancreas was diagnosed.
"I'm on medication that I have to take for the next
month that should eliminate this inflammation," she
said. "As time has gone on, the pain has virtually
gone away, which is a positive sign. I just need to resume
normal eating again. That's been the tough part. I've had
to survive on just clear liquids and Jell-O. I've had enough
of that already."
Sampey should be ready for the Pro Stock Motorcycle season
opener March 17-20 at the Mac Tools Gatornationals at Gainesville
Raceway. [2-18-2005]