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Ron Capps met the crew on Jeff Gaynor's Nitro Funny Car over the weekend at LA County Raceway in a testing session. While pilot (and DRO Nostalgia editor) Jeff Utterback made three passes on the slippery track, Capps watched intently and rolled up his sleeves to help tuner Dale Pulde adjust the clutch for the last pass before curfew.

Capps will test this coming weekend at Bakersfield's Famoso Raceway along with Utterback. The team has now added Jeg's High Performance as an associate sponsor. (Brooke Wasson photo) [7-6-2005]

A CHIP OFF THE OLD. . .WHO?

The Agent hears that congratulations are in order after the birth of Nesbit Ausburn King III. The young lad joins older sister Bella at the home of Pro Mod racer "Chip" King. DRO editor Jeff Burk, himself the third generation in a row with the same name AND nickname, gives this advice to daddy Chip: "Just find a nickname that belongs to the kid alone." [7-6-2005]

NOSTALGIA FC EVENT COMING IN '06

In other Nostalgia Funny Car news, the Agent hears rumors that "Berserko" Bob Doerrer is working on plans and a major sponsor has been secured for the "biggest event ever" for Vintage Nitro floppers. No location for the 2006 event was disclosed, but a formal announcement will roll out in October. It looks as though the heartland of America is a target for this venue so funnies from both coasts can attend. [7-6-2005]

THE EARLY DAYS

Richard Parks forwarded this photo from Jim Miller, who is working with the American Hot Rod Foundation to preserve hot rodding and racing heritage. Richard, son of NHRA founder Wally Parks, will be contributing occasionally to DRO. This photo is of the senior Parks in 1951. Hey, we like that motto. [6-7-2005]