BADER HEADING NORTH?

The Agent hears that some changes are taking place at Toronto Motorsports Park. Supposedly, Mike Bennett has left as track manager.

A local businessman will take over the day-to-day operations and former IHRA pres Bill Bader will be consulting. If this is true, it would be a good move for TMP as Bader knows his business. (Jeff Burk photo) [4-20-2005]

CARRIER BOYS SALUTE BRISTOL

Andy and Mark Carrier, owners of Carrier Boyz Racing, unveiled a special edition 40th anniversary Bristol Dragway dragster that will be driven by Cory McClenathan during the NHRA O’Reilly Thunder Valley Nationals, April 29–May 1. The front wing and nose of the Carrier Boyz Racing FRAM Air Hog Dragster will display a 40th anniversary Bristol Dragway logo on a chrome background. The chrome will change to the familiar orange and black colors of the FRAM AirHog Dragster.

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Both what is now Bristol Dragway and Bristol Motor Speedway was founded by Larry Carrier, the father of Andy and Mark. The pair spent their formative years watching and learning as their father went about his work building a motorsport legacy matched by very few.

"I’m the lucky guy who gets to drive the special edition car at Bristol," said McClenathan. "I’m proud to represent Carrier Boyz Racing. There is no finer family in motorsports than Larry, Shirley, Mark and Andy Carrier. I would love to put the icing on the cake by putting the 40th anniversary Bristol Dragway FRAM AirHog Dragster in the winner’s circle." [4-20-2005]

EAST COAST BRACKET NATS COMING TO CECIL COUNTY

The BTE/Citgo Series East Coast Bracket Nationals, presented by S Race Cars, is coming to Cecil County Dragway in Rising Sun, Maryland May 14-15. Super Pro pays a guaranteed $5,000 to win daily, and Sportsman pays $1,000 a day. Also, K First Round Challenge money is up for grabs, as well as the Barker Trailer/Pace Run for the Trailer money. Jr. Dragsters are welcome, and there will be a Jeg's Trophy class.

Parking, test and tune and a gambler's race will be Friday, with Saturday and Sunday as points racing days. For more information on this event or series, go to www.citgobracketseries.com or call Danny Sons (615-643-8279) or Chris Barker (606-780-4700). [4-20-2005]