NHRA RESCHEDULES KEYSTONE NATIONALS

The NHRA has rescheduled the Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa, due to the tragic events of September 11. The race will be held October 4-7.

DRO joins NHRA in extending our deepest sympathy to everyone affected by these shocking events.

WE COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER...

Del Worsham, owner/driver of the red Checker-Schuck's-Kragen Pontiac Funny Car, has issued this statement regarding the postponement of the NHRA Keystone Nationals.

"We completely support the NHRA in its decision to put racing aside this weekend while we deal with the initial stages of this national emergency.

"All of us were shocked and stunned by what we watched on Tuesday. We have team members and their families in the New York and Washington metro areas, some of whom spend time in lower Manhattan and in the District of Columbia on a regular basis. There were other people we work with very closely, and who are dear friends, who were in Manhattan at the time of the attack. We spent quite a few anxious hours on the phone and on email (Tuesday) making contact with everyone and making sure they were all safe, and thankfully they were.

"Though our extended family survived, our hearts go out to the enormous amount of people who have lost so much and so many loved ones. Our admiration, our support, and our hearts also go to every American who has shown so much strength and resolve, especially the citizens of New York who had this tragedy invade their lives, right on the streets where they work and live.

"I would also imagine that very soon it will become our responsibility to get back out there, to show that our way of life cannot be halted. Racing cars very fast in a straight line may seem irrelevant today, but the truth is Americans are passionate about sports and about the way we live, and as a nation we are indignant that anyone would think they could take away our freedom and our passions. I think I can speak for every NHRA professional when I say none of us will let our fans or the public down, and we'll be ready to race as soon as we're called upon to get back on the track. I'm sure it will be emotional."