AMATO, GLIDDEN NEWEST H-O-F INDUCTEES

On Thursday, April 28th at the International Motorsports Hall-of-Fame in Talladega, Alabama, Joe Amato will take his place among the legends of the racing world in the distinguished company of NASCAR great, Darrell Waltrip, Formula One and Championship Auto Racing Team champion, Nigel Mansell, Chip Hanauer of the exciting hydroplane boats, and 10-time NHRA champion and Pro Stock icon, Bob Glidden, as part of the 2005 class.

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The moment Amato saw Don Garlits drive his famous Swamp Rat Top Fuel dragster down Indianapolis Raceway Park’s quarter-mile at the 1960 U.S. Nationals, he knew that in six seconds he had found a lifelong ambition, beginning a career that has lasted for 18 years as a driver and 24 years as a car owner.

“Running the Keystone Automotive warehouse and building a giant automotive business while trying to run a racing team and win championships side-by-side, has always kept me pretty occupied," said Amato. "But it was all a lot of fun and it went together.

"Many things have happened to me in my life," Amato continued. "However, it has all been great. It has been a great, great ride." (Jeff Burk photos) [4-28-2005]

BTE/CITGO SERIES EVENT AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY RESCHEDULED

Because of the weather, the first event of the Rons Division One BTE/Citgo Series, the Liberty Bracket Nationals presented by S&W Race Cars, has been rescheduled for May 20-22. All new entries are welcome at the Reading, PA, track. [4-28-2005]

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

In the current Lenny's Line column there are a couple of errors. Regarding the Match Race Madness events at Morocco Dragway, the correct web address for the promoters is www.matchracemadness.net. Also, it should be Rick Krafft, not Kraft. After all, the Agent wants the correct Krafft to get the credit for this excellent adventure in match race madness. Check out that website for all the information. [4-28-2005]

NEW NECK RESTRAINT OK'D

Another head and neck restraint system has recently passed the test requirements of the SFI Spec 38.1. The system is manufactured by Safety Solutions. The official name of the product hasn't been released yet, but the Agent will pass it along as soon as possible. [4-28-2005]