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The field has been set for the eight-car Flowmaster Pro Mod Clash bonus event in Las Vegas. Clash points leader Joshua Hernandez ran a 6.08 Sept. 4 at the U.S. Nationals to finish on top of the AMS/TLR qualifying order for the third time this season. Hernandez finished in front of Jay Payne (near lane above, with Hernandez) and Mike Ashley in the Clash points standings.

Troy Coughlin and Glen Kerunsky also clinched places in the Clash with their strong U.S. Nationals performances. Troy Critchley, Thomas Patterson and Chip King will round out the field for the October event. (Ron Lewis photo) [9-06-2005]

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

The Agent got a note from Jack Redd about our World Series coverage, which stated that Cordova might be the oldest purpose-built track still in operation. According to Jack, the oldest (still) operating drag strip in the U.S. is Old Dominion Drag Strip in Mannasas, VA that opened in 1953. [9-06-2005]

ORSCA OFFERS HURRICANE HELP

Prior to the final round of qualifying for the recently completed Outlaw Racing Street Car Association (ORSCA) points race at Atlanta Dragway, Outlaw 10.5 stars Mike Hill (shown) and defending series champion Jack Barfield canvassed the crowd for donations to Hurricane Katrina relief funds. Racers and fans contributed approximately $1,200 to be forwarded by series chaplain Jim Daughtry to the American Red Cross.

The Agent applauds their efforts as well as all the other tracks and racing organizations that have contributed to the relief effort. The Agent has sent in his donation to the Red Cross. Have you? Use the link at the top of the page. (Ian Tocher photo) [9-06-2005]

BRISBANE 5, OTHER CITIES?

The Agent also got a note from Rob in Australia to say that five Aussies have made the cut in the Pro ranks: Grubnic, Harker, Burnett, Critchley and Bray. Rob adds, "Not a bad effort in itself but they all hail from Brisbane or its environs [pop 1.2 million]. How many U.S. cities can claim that many stars?" [9-06-2005]