FEEDING THE CHRISTIAN TO THE LIONS

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Evidently the Agent got some misinformation which led to one of those phone calls. “Uh, Mr. 1320,” the secretary said, “ there’s some guy named Tony on the line and he says he wants to talk to you NOW!” The Agent got that queasy feeling and started searching his memory trying to think if he had dropped that envelope off after taking a large bath courtesy of the Colts. He checked his wallet and saw as normal it was empty so he knew he’d paid the vig so he said to the leggy brunette, “OK, I’ll take the call.”

The Tony turned out to just be a Christian and, in his gruff but convincing manner, he whispered into the Agent’s ear. “ Reher-Morrison and Steve Petty are working together to build my engines, got it?” The Agent slumped into his worn out wicker chair, pushed his DRO hat back on his head, fished an industrial strength aspirin out of the bottle, and popped it in his mouth. "Tony, sweetie, it was just a typo. We’ll fix it," he said into the phone. The Christian grunted and hung up.

So here’s the real deal: David Reher and Steve Petty are working on the engine project together, with Petty handling mostly the turbocharging end and Reher-Morrison handling the engine components. . .we think. Is that clear? [1-20-2006]

CORZINE TURNS OUTLAW
One of the Agent’s favorite starting line drill sergeants, Bubba Corzine, who has had a long and successful career doing just about every job there is in drag racing including being a racer, has signed up with the real outlaws of drag racing, the ADRL. Corzine has joined the staff of the ADRL. The Agent believes he will be the Director of Racing, which is a fancy title for making sure the racing surface is right and safe, the racers get to the line on time, and the show goes on as advertised. His wife will be working in the tower at ADRL races. The Corzines' long experience on both sides of the guardrails should greatly benefit that series and give the racers an increased comfort level. [1-20-2006]

LAS VEGAS ADDS SPORTSMAN EVENT

A new sportsman drag racing event will be held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Las Vegas NHRA Sportsman Open, will be contested on Saturday, June 17.

In addition to the sportsman event on Saturday, the track also will host The Las Vegas NHRA Bracket Open on Sunday, June 18. The Father's Day event will offer competition in traditional bracket classes as well as provide an opportunity for drag racing associations to compete at The Strip.

"The complete class schedule and purse payout structure will be released in early March once we finalize details with the various associations interested in the race," said NHRA Pacific Division Director Mike Rice. "We hope this unique opportunity will open the door for a wider range of participation from non-traditional NHRA racers." [1-20-2006]