HOPE NHRA DOESN’T FINE THE GUYS FOR RECKLESS DRIVING IN THE PITS

As the Pro Stockers lined up for Winternationals tech inspection, Larry Morgan’s Z-Max-sponsored Dodge Stratus, towed by a golf cart, moved up a little too quickly in the long line. Before anyone could hit the brakes on Morgan’s car, Ron Krisher’s wheelie bars speared the nose on the newly painted Hemi. Morgan, his wife and crew laughed it off as Larry said, “Hey, I’ve driven racecars with more damage than that! A two-by-four and some black tape will fix it up as good as new, you won’t even notice it.” Morgan and Krisher went on through the tech templates without a hitch. (Darr Hawthorne top photo) (Tim Marshall bottom photo) [2-10-2005]

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CHARITY BEGINS AT HOMES?

The Agent hears that our NHRA friends on Financial Way in Glendora, CA have a new venture. In conjunction with Greystone Homes, NHRA is building four single-story homes and six two-story homes on 2.9 acres owned by NHRA. Greystone Homes is a well-known builder of luxury developments with amenities like golf courses near the NHRA’s Atlanta track which is home to the annual outing associated with the Atlanta NHRA national event. The 2.9-acre parcel NHRA and Greystone are developing is adjacent to the Glendora Country Club and just off of the NHRA parking lot. The homes are being built on what will become a private street based upon a zoning variance allowed by the Glendora city council.

The Agent wonders how a not-for-profit, tax exempt company like the NHRA can build a sub-division. Did NHRA members finance this little venture with their dues? Where do the proceeds from the sale go? Is this a retirement community for the NHRA execs? Does NHRA now stand for National Home Rebuilders Association? Ah, the Agent has so many questions and gets so few answers. [2-10-2005]