The Outlaw Fuel Altered Association headlined the Labor Day Weekend Classic at Mo-Kan Dragway in Asbury, MO, with 10 altereds making runs to the 1,000-ft mark

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on the newly re-surfaced track. Brad Rigler (shown) was the No. 2 qualifier in the "Toxic" altered, just two thousandths slower than Larry Reep's 5.453. The two '23 T-bodies wound up in the final round, but this time with Rigler coming out on top 5.51/165 to Reep's 5.53/196.

It was Reep's first final round appearance. Rigler had made it to the finals four times this year, but it was his first win. He also now has the points lead for the championship, as former leader Eric Buchanan missed this event.

Next event for the OFAA (www.outlawfuelaltereds.com) will be Sept. 17-18 at Houston Raceway Park. (Chris Graves photo) [9-15-2005]

SHELLY HOWARD MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER SCHEDULED

A fundraising effort in memory of Shelly Howard will be held during the NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex Sept. 22-25. Racing fan and photographer David Smith will sell T-shirts honoring the alcohol dragster driver and her son, Brian, who were killed in an accident in April of this year at the Tulsa, OK track. Proceeds will go to Racers for Christ and the Special Olympics.

In addition, the Shelly Howard Memorial Low ET Challenge, also sponsored by Smith, will award a plaque and $250 to the lowest ET's through qualifying for Blown Alcohol Dragster, A/Fuel Dragster, and Top Alcohol Funny Car. For more information or to order T-shirts, go to www.shellyhowardracing.com. [9-15-2005]

JOLIET LIKES ROUNDY-ROUND BETTER THAN STRAIGHT LINE RACING

Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL, sister circle track to the Route 66 Raceway quarter-mile dragstrip, has just announced its 2006 schedule which will feature NASCAR's Busch Series and NEXTEL Cup Series races in July and the season-ending IRL IndyCar Series race in September. The 2005 season was sold-out, according to Matthew Alexander, VP and GM of the Speedway, and they encourage race fans to get their '06 tickets early. The dragstrip could not support two NHRA national events and will only have one in 2006. [9-15-2005]