Jok Nicholson, DRO's Bracket Editor, says he is on the mend and will definitely be on hand at the Million Dollar Race Sept. 22-25 at Memphis Motorsports Park.

"This is an event I have always wanted to enter or even go watch," Nicholson said, "and we are making it happen this year." Nicholson will bring DRO's Project 4-link dragster (rear car, above) to the famous bracket race put on by George Howard. The winner is guaranteed $100,000 with $50,000 to the runner-up, $10,000 to semi-finalists, and $5,000 to the quarter-finalists.

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In addition, there will be a drawing of all entrants for some extra prizes: a RaceTech four-link dragster complete with 540 BBC turnkey (valued at $60,000); a 2005 Mustang GT; and (if they have 300 entries) a 2005 Renegade motorhome conversion on a new Sterling chassis (valued at over $100,000). Entry for the Million Dollar Race is $2,000.

In addition, Howard will hold the Barker Trailer Sales Twin Twenties, which is two separate $20,000-to-win races with no buybacks. On Thursday, Sept. 22, is the RaceTech Gambler's race, which pays $10,000 to the winner.

Noting that last year's winner earned $265,000, Nicholson had this to say to his fellow racers, "If you are familiar with these types of races, the last few racers normally split the money up a little bit to keep the payouts a little more equal. Now, if I can get to that point, I would be happy to wheel and deal a little bit on how we split up about $325,000!" You read it here, guys. [9-8-2005]

TWO TOP FUEL CARS FOR BUDWEISER?

The Agent heard a totally unconfirmed rumor from one of his usually reliable operatives. According to the operative, the new contract with Anheuser Busch that Brandon Bernstein referred to on the ESPN broadcast from the U.S. Nationals will include a second car for his dad to drive. If Budweiser commits to the additional funding it would make a formidable team. Wondering who might tune the second car? [9-8-2005]