KORETSKY, KLOEBER AND MILLICAN BUY TOP FUEL TEAM

The Agent has learned that the sale of Peter Lehman’s Top Fuel team wasn’t just to Pro Stock driver--and the answer to a major Drag Racing Online trivia question involving Top Fuel and Pro Stock-- Kenny Koretsky. According to the Agent’s sources both crew chief/tuner Mike Kloeber and the team’s driver Clay Millican will own a percentage of the team along with Koretsky. Look for an announcement in the AM. [6-8-2005]

CARRIER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE

Funeral services for Larry Carrier have been scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Blountville, TN at 3358 Highway 126, Blountville, TN, with Dr. Clay Austin officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery (Old Bluff City Hwy). Those desiring may make memorials to the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission at 624 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN 37620, phone 423-968-2011. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.Weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol, TN, (phone 423-968-2111) is in charge of arrangements.

Carrier, father of Andy and Mark Carrier of Carrier Boyz Racing, was the founder of the International Hot Rod Association. [6-8-2005]

KEN JOHNSON INJURED

Ken Johnson, a longtime employee of Star Racing, was seriously injured June 4 in an accident at U.S. 19 Dragway in Albany, GA. Johnson, who was not a participant in the event, was in the campground aboard a four-wheel "mule" when the vehicle began tipping over during a turn. He instinctively put his leg down to keep upright, but the vehicle flipped, causing severe trauma to his left knee and leg.

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Johnson underwent four hours of surgery at the local hospital to repair a severed femoral artery and to stabilize the knee and leg, which was bent forward in the accident.

Jackie Bryce, wife of G Squared Motorsports owner George Bryce, said that cards or financial donations to help with the portion of medical expenses not covered by insurance should be sent to Ken Johnson, c/o Star Racing, P.O. Box 1241, Americus, GA 31709.

"Ken needs everybody's prayers and support at this time," Jackie Bryce said. "He's tough but will have a long road to recovery. I'm sure he'll have to undergo additional surgery and long term rehabilitation. All of us at G Squared and Star Racing will be by his side every step of the way." [6-8-2005]

SUMMIT GIVES LINE FULL SPONSORSHIP

Summit Racing Equipment, primary sponsor of two-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion Greg Anderson, has signed Anderson's teammate 2004 NHRA Rookie of the Year Jason Line to a full sponsorship. Line, who had Summit Racing associate sponsorship since June 2004, will begin competing under full Summit Racing Equipment sponsorship this weekend at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

Since making his NHRA Pro Stock debut midway through 2003, Line has posted 11 final round appearances and five event wins, including a 2005 victory at the Mac Tools Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL. In 2004, he finished second in POWERade Series Pro Stock points and was named NHRA Rookie of the Year. He currently sits in fourth place in the Pro Stock points standings.

In addition to Jason Line and Greg Anderson, Summit Racing Equipment is also the primary sponsor NHRA Stock/Super Stock driver Dan Fletcher, NHRA Sport Compact Series racer Matt Hartford, and the IHRA/NHRA Pro Modified team of Jim Oddy and Al Billes. The company is also an associate sponsor of NHRA racers Warren Johnson, Kurt Johnson, Larry Morgan, Mark Pawuk, Scott Kalitta, Doug Kalitta, David Grubnic, and Tim Wilkerson. [6-8-2005]