RACE RIG STOLEN IN OMAHA

The Agent got a frantic note from Jackie and George Bryce and George Smith, owners of the Star/G2 team. Their rig was stolen in Omaha, Nebraska some time after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. The truck, trailer, race bike, engines, pit bikes, two street bikes and tools were taken. If anyone has any information, please call 229-924-0031 or 800-841-7827.
[8-3-2005]

JAMES MILLER, COME ON DOWN!

No one was really surprised to hear that James "Bobby" Miller, father of ORSCA Outlaw 10.5 star Craig Miller, used some good ol' Southern charm to talk his way into being chosen as a contestant on The Price is Right game show.

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Miller said he deliberately played up his "colorful" Savannah, GA-bred personality when interviewed by the TV show's pre-screeners, so he really wasn't surprised to hear his name called, followed by the famous "Come on down" invitation. Miller made his way to the stage by correctly guessing the price of a set of drums, then advanced to win a dial phone, coin counter, radio/alarm clock, and a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. "Oh, and I won a nice mop for my wife," he added. The episode featuring Miller will air Sept. 23, on CBS and you just know the Agent will be watching. (Ian Tocher photo) [8-2-2005]

Take a good look at Carolina Dragway's old tower (right) because after Bob Motz and his jet-powered Kenworth get through with it Sept. 17, it will be reduced to a smoldering pile of rubble. Track owners Jeff and Angel Miles arranged for special dispensation from IHRA to let Motz light up the tower as part of their 3rd annual Night of Fire celebrations. (Ian Tocher photo) [8-3-2005]