OUCH. . .

Testing was going well for Scott Kalitta in his new Funny Car until Monday. It had been breezy all day in Las Vegas and those strong Santa Ana winds reportedly had something to do with this brush with the wall. Damage was mostly cosmetic.

See more photos from the test sessions in our Race Coverage, including a sequence of Jim Cunningham's crash. (Brian Losness photo) [1-24-2006]

TEE OFF FOR DRAW

The Drag Racing Association of Women Sportsman Racer Appreciation Golf Tournament will be held in Florida during the Gatornationals on March 15, 2006. The organization is looking for businesses to sponsor various awards. Companies interested in sponsorships should contact Tracy Winters at 1-321-632-6205 ext. 13.

The Agent will be practicing getting out of the sand traps. [1-24-2006]

CORDOVA IS ALPHA AND OMEGA OF HOT ROD TOUR

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Cordova Dragway Park will host the beginning and the conclusion of the Hot Rod Magazine Street Car Tour this fall. The Hot Rod "Drag Week" will begin on Sept. 11 and, after a 1500-mile, five-track tour, will conclude on Sept. 15.

No trailered, towed or hauled vehicles will be allowed on the five-day tour. Racers must carry everything they will need in their car or in a trailer towed by their car.

The winner of each of five classes of competition will be the car that sets the lowest average ET over the five tracks. Nearly 100 cars are expected to compete. For more information visit www.hotrod.com. [1-24-2006]

NHRA TEST SESSION AT LAS VEGAS: PART II

The first test session at The Strip at Las Vegas is over and the teams will now pour over computer data to find out what went right and what went wrong. Many teams will move on to Phoenix for testing this week. The last test session will be held at Las Vegas Feb. 2-5 before the NHRA season starts Feb. 9-12 at Pomona.tor Speedway The Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown will be held at The Strip on Feb. 4.

For the complete photo gallery click here: NHRA Test Session: Part II. [1-24-2006]