One of the Agent's sources reports that Don Schumacher driver Antron Brown (at left with teammate Angelle Sampey) could be driving something other than a motorcycle in 2006. A source informed the Agent that Brown already has taken possession of a new firesuit to replace his leathers. Whether the suit is legal for drivng a Pro Stock, Funny Car or Top Fuel car isn't known since Schumacher has all three in his stable. (Zak Hawthorne photo) [6-21-2005]

NHRA NATIONALS EVENTS GOING LIVE IN 2006?

The Agent hears that NHRA fuel racers have been told that at 2006 national events, instead of just the final rounds being broadcast live, there is a good chance the entire eliminations will be broadcast live. That may be part of the reason that NHRA is strictly enforcing their oil-down rules to the point of possibly giving Fuel Funny Car regulars like Jack Wyatt and Gary Densham one race suspensions for too many oil downs. Supposedly after a sixth oil down during the season a racer can be denied entry to one or more events. [6-21-2005]

FLYNN OUT, DUPUY IN AT HERBERT RACING

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Seems the Agent was a bit, ahem, misinformed on where Wayne Dupuy was going. The talented crew chief will soon be tuning Doug Herbert's Top Fuel dragster.

"We've already been working with Wayne as part of the deal we had with Joe Amato and when I found out he was planning on leaving to go work with another team I did everything I could to convince him to work with me," Herbert said. "Wayne has been part of the major changes we have made to the car this year and he's familiar with the team and the car and I think it will be a real smooth transition.

"I really like Rob Flynn and I hope he bounces back with another team real soon," Herbert said. "This is a performance-based deal and the timing wasn't perfect, I will agree, but I didn't want to miss out on a great opportunity. I don't think either Rob or myself was happy with the performance of the car and I think Rob just got caught in the middle of this deal because of timing."

Former Herbert crew chief Rob Flynn is now seeking employment. Not wanting to press his luck again, the Agent has no clue where he is going. [6-21-2005]