RUTH RESTO RACER

The Agent received some photos of the finished restoration of legendary Northwestern racer Jerry "the King" Ruth's last front engine dragster. The project was undertaken by alky funny car standout Bucky Austin and uses a blown, period-correct 392 Chrysler for power. Look for Austin's beautiful handwork at a hot rod reunion cacklefest near you. (Photos courtesy Bucky Austin Racing) [7-20-2005]

JEG'S REWARDS EMPLOYEES AT SPORTSNATIONALS

Long-time Jeg’s employee Roger Burket will serve as Grand Marshal at the JEG’S NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals and radio personality Mark "Daddy Wags" Wagner has been chosen as the Honorary Starter for the event, August 28-31 at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio.

Burket’s 37-year tenure at Jeg’s High Performance is second only to company founder Jeg Coughlin Sr. In his time at Jeg’s Burket has done everything from building race cars and parts sold in the Jeg’s catalog to running Jegster Inc., a subsidiary of Jeg’s Automotive.

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In Jeg Sr’s own words, "Roger can do anything. He has built race cars, security gates, executive desks, Jr. Dragsters and parts sold in the Jeg’s catalog to name only a few of his creations. Roger’s loyalty and work ethic is something to admire."

Lisa Gain, a Customer Service Representative for Jeg’s, will sing the National Anthem for the event. She has written 190 songs, 12 of which she has selected on her own CD.

Hey, the Agent says, giving employees perks sure beats having to give them a raise. He knows because he just got a key to the company beer cooler. (photo courtesy JEG'S) [7-20-2005]