HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY!

DRO wants to make special note that today is NHRA's founder Wally Parks 93rd birthday! [1-23-2006]

FORCE GOES 3.99 IN TESTING



John Force and Austin Coil served notice that they are ready for the new season to begin as Force made one of the few complete laps in testing at Las Vegas and recorded a stellar 4.673/327.51.

According to the Agent's source the 1,000-ft increment was a 3.99, which, as far as we can tell, is the quickest time to the 1,000-ft mark for a fuel car. (Brian Losness photos) [1-23-2006]

ANOTHER NEW DRAGSTRIP IN IOWA?

One of Agent 1320's sources has been told that a new oval track for NASCAR competition might be built in

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Iowa near that state's major population centers.

According to the source, recently retired Cup star and Missouri native Rusty Wallace is involved. . .which could mean that Roger Penske might -- and the Agent stresses the word might -- be involved considering Wallace and Penske's long association. And how does this affect drag racing, you may be asking.

According to the Agent's source a first class drag strip will be part of the venue. [1-23-2006]