RIEGER TURBO REPORT

The Agent talked to his buddy Bob Rieger to get an update on the multi-time Pro Street World Champ's progress on his new dual-turboed, hemi-powered, '57 Chevy street car. Rieger said that he was going to test at Bradenton, Florida within a week and then debut the car at Carl Weisinger's "real" World Street Nationals in Orlando, October 11-13.

Rieger told the Agent that the team was going to put the twin-turboed engine -- which has made 2750 hp in dyno testing -- in their '57 and race it at 3,000 lbs.

"The lightest the car will weigh with this engine combination is about 2,750 pounds," Rieger said. "We'll race it at Orlando at that weight and then, if everything goes okay, we plan take the car to Texas for an Outlaw race. After that we'll just have to see." [10-2-2002]

McDANIEL FUND SET UP

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Rance McDaniel continues to show improvements from his July crash in Boise, Idaho. He is now alert, free of any 'extra plumbing' attached to his body, and starting on the long road through rehabilitation. Application has been made to a rehab center in Bakersfield, California, near his Fresno home, and as soon as the paperwork is accepted and processed he will be transported back to California. Rance must learn to regain some of his motor skills that were voided when he went through a violent series of barrel rolls in his front engine top fuel dragster. Thankfully, what was not lost during the final round mishap was the 62-year-old driver's legendary quick wit and sense of humor. Attending doctors and nurses have all learned to cope with it.

In order to help defray the mounting expenses brought about by this accident, John and Sue Rodeck of Rodeck Aluminum Blocks have established a trust fund on Rance's behalf. To help Rance and wife Lisa with the many bills that are not covered by the insurance, the trust fund is structured in a manner that allows 100 percent of the contributions to go directly to the McDaniels. Nothing is diverted for administrative fees or other such purposes. Those wishing to contribute to this fund can do so by sending their contribution to: Rance McDaniel Special Needs Trust, 4481 W. Chennault, Fresno, CA 93722

Collection points will also be set up in some pit areas at the California Hot Rod Reunion Oct. 4-6 in Bakersfield. [10-2-2002]

WAGNER TO ADDRESS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Bob Wagner, NHRA vice president of sales and business development will discuss the formula NHRA has used for securing new sponsors and reveal some of the strategies utilized to sell NHRA programs, during the sixth annual International Conference on Sport and Entertainment, Oct. 4 at the University of South Carolina.

"Our event sponsorship inventory was sold out by June for 2002," Wagner said in the press release from NHRA, which also noted that NHRA is constantly creating "new inventory in different areas for potential new sponsors."

Hmm. And all this time, the Agent thought he was attending a drag race. [10-2-2002]

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