JUST TEASING

Here is a link that enables drag fans to see a free one minute online E-Town Funny Car Reunion video teaser that features some of the fab floppers scheduled to appear, like Joe "Rollin' Stoned" Jacona, Lou "Black Magic" Sgro, Jerry "Smoker" Smith and Chuck "Wild 'N' Crazy" Exton. The E-Town Funny Car Reunion in this weekend July 30-31.

Warning: the thing is HUGE (it's about 12 megs) so "dial up" folks be patient.
Click here to view video. [7-27-2005]

COUGHLIN DEBUTS PRO STREET CAVALIER

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Troy Coughlin debuted his Sonny Leonard-built 815 cid Chevy "Semi-Hemi" at the July 22-23 NMCA event at Cordova Dragway Park in Northwestern Illinois. Coughlin, who will be driving a Mustang this weekend in the AMS/TLR class at the SPORTSnationals in Columbus, Ohio, ran a best of 6.761/206.46 using a converter and five-speed. He told the Agent he figures the 2,300-lb car should eventually get into the 6.50 range.

The Jegs juggernaut racing organization is splitting its time between Columbus and Sonoma this week with their PR professor Scott Woodruff doing bi-state double duty. (Jerry Anglese photo) [7-26-2005]

DRO THREATENS LEGAL ACTION!

DRO was both shocked and disappointed to hear that NHRA has abruptly and with no notice dropped the Golf Cart class at NHRA national events effective at the upcoming event at Sonoma. DRO's new cart was entered in a DRAW charity race at that event.

"We spent a lot of money developing our Electro-Mod golf cart specifically for this class," said DRO team owner Jeff Burk. "We had just taken delivery of our new cart and trick new batteries. We'd acquired a U-Haul trailer and our driver, Darr Hawthorne, has quit his full time meat-packing job in Pacoima! I can't tell you how devastated we are."

"We have no place left to race. We've no choice but to take legal action to force NHRA to re-instate the class. Our law firm of Dewey, Cheathum and Howe will file the appropriate papers in the morning in Los Angeles Superior Court," said team spokesman C. Bley Martin. "We're asking for 12 billion dollars, possession of Columbus Dragway and a beer bong hat -- and we'll accept nothing less." [7-26-2005]

BLODGETT FAMILY FIGHTS LUPUS

The Agent got a note from racer Mike Blodgett about his family's quest to raise awareness of Lupus, an auto-immune system disease, which afflicts his wife. The Blodgetts began selling Opportunity Drawing tickets in February and have raised nearly $13,000 so far, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Lupus International.

The family's goal is to raise another $7,000 by November. They have already given away two prizes to people who have purchased tickets. Super Gas racer Carl Spear won a $1,000 shopping spree at JEG'S and Super Gas racer Glenn Smith won a NASCAR prize package from California Speedway. The Grand Prize will be a ride for four people aboard the Goodyear blimp "Spirit of America." That winner will be announced at the NHRA World Finals in November. For more information go to www.BlodgettFamilyRacing.com. [7-26-2005]