IT WASN'T TROY'S FAULT
Freshman Pro Mod driver Troy Coughlin has been taking
a beating from fans, the media, his own team and more than
a few journalists concerning his driving ability or supposed
lack there of. Well, it turns out that the problems the
Jeg's Pro Mod driver has been having which resulted in
a lot of damaged engine parts, egos, and reputations had
nothing to do with the driver. The problem turned out to
be a faulty part in the shifter/transmission which was
causing the transmission in the potent Mustang to kick
out of high gear into neutral just after Troy pulled high
gear.
We at DRO just wanted to say that the veteran racer really
deserves a tip of the Agent's cap for showing some true
grit. A lesser man and team might have folded under the
pressure long ago. (Chris Haverly
photo) [5-4-2005]
BONES IS BACK
Fabled AA/GS shoe Bones Balough still has it as a drag
racer at the age of 70. He made an appearance at the recently
completed Super Chevy race at Pomona in an early Camaro
with a blown 355-inch mouse motor under the hood, 10.5
tires and weighing 3500 pounds plus. Balough made his first
full pass since 1969 and ran a credible 8.95 at over 150
mph! And then he won his first round of his bracket with
an off the gas 9.07 on a 8.95 dial. This guy is amazing
at 70! Thanks from the Agent to reader and Super class
racer Ken Hemstreet for the info. [5-4-2005]
GOODGUYS ADD DAY TO TWO EVENTS
The Goodguys Northwest Nostalgia Nationals has been extended
to three days. The event will be run at Pacific Raceways
(formerly Seattle International Raceway) September 2-4
and will feature all Goodguys/VRA West Coast Championship
Series racing classes. Goodguys will honor Jerry "The
King" Ruth as the event's official "Hot Rod Hero." Ruth
will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet
fans and will be honored on the dragstip starting line
prior to Sunday's final eliminations. The famed "Winged
Express" of Al "Mousie" Marcellus will be
on hand making exhibition runs throughout the weekend with "Mighty" Mike
Boyd doing the driving.
Earlier this year Goodguys extended the season-ending
Fuel & Gas Finals to three days as well. The Goodguys
7th Fuel & Gas Finals is scheduled for October 28-30
at Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, CA. [5-4-2005]
