SOUTHERN DRAGWAY SOLD

Southern Dragway has reportedly been sold to Tim Pafford, who ran U.S. 41 Dragway in Albany, GA. Southern Dragway is located in Douglas, GA, and was recently put up for sale to the highest bidder.(As the Agent noted in March, the track was even listed on eBay.) Word has it that the eighth-mile track will continue to have a bracket program, plus other special events. No word yet on its sanctioning leanings ("member-track," in association-speak). [5-3-2005]

KITCHEN HEATS UP MIDWEST OUTLAW OPENER

The Midwest Outlaws kicked off their season on April 25 at Tulsa with nine 10.5 cars in attendance. Todd Kitchen was No. 1 qualifier and won the event in his turbocharged Firebird, beating Brian Gaines in Richard Glover's blown '68 Camaro in the final.

Former NHRA and IHRA Pro Stock racer Stanley Morton debuted his naturally aspirated '78 Zephyr as an Outlaw 10.5 car (shown).

The Outlaw Pro Mod class makes its first appearance May 14 at Tulsa Raceway Park. For more information go to www.midwestoutlaws.com. (photo courtesy Rich Barrett) [5-3-2005]

MARTIN NMRA EVENT TO FINISH AT MAPLE GROVE

The weather didn't exactly cooperate for the National Mustang Racers Association's event in Martin, MI, with 30-degree temperatures and rain, causing the event to end with only a few rounds of eliminations left on Sunday, May 1. The event will be completed at Maple

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Grove Raceway on June 10-12.

The Diablosport Pro 5.0 race was the only one completed at Martin, with Tom Jacobs of Rapid City, MI getting the win in his '67 Mustang. It is Jacobs' first year running with the NMRA.

Of major note was the first loss for Charlie Booze in more than 14 months, as his car did a major wheelstand against Andy Schmidt. The Agent bets that Booze will have that problem corrected by the time he gets to Maple Grove. [5-3-2005]

HENRY FORD INDUCTS GLIDDEN INTO HALL-OF- FAME

Bob Glidden and Joe Amato were recently inducted into the International Motorsports Hall-of-Fame in Talladega, Alabama. NHRA’s voice Bob Frey inducted his homeboy Joe Amato into the hall and the Agent’s source at the event said that Mr. Frey's performance was eloquent and heartfelt.

At that same event Bob Glidden was inducted by none other than Henry Ford III and John Force gave fellow NHRA racer Greg Anderson his racer-of-the-year award. Included in the audience were NASCAR prez Mike Helton who was seen working the room after the event like a politician, going from table to table greeting the stars of auto racing and NHRA prez Tom Compton. Kudos from everyone at DRO to inductees Bob Glidden, Joe Amato and award-winner Greg Anderson. [5-3-2005]