YERZYK LEAVES NHRA FOR SNAKE RACING

Ted Yerzyk has been hired as public relations manager for Don Prudhomme Snake Racing. Yerzyk, 26, spent three years as a media relations manager for NHRA, especially involved with the Summit Sport Compact Drag Racing Series.

In his new position, Yerzyk will be responsible for all media relations activities specific to Snake Racing, team owner Don Prudhomme, driver Larry Dixon and the Miller Lite Top Fuel Team. [12-19-2003]

SPEEDFREAKS STAY SIRIUS

Okay, okay -- bad pun. These guys aren't "serious" about anything. However, the SpeedFreaks radio show will be on Sirius Satellites' Sirius Sports Action Stream 123

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Saturday's 3-6 p.m. (ET) through 2004. The Freaks Sunday edition can be heard on Sirius' Sports Byline stream 122 at 10 p.m. (ET). Additional live coverage can be heard on the Internet at www.SportsByline.com.

According to their press release, the SpeedFreaks have a "top shelf 'tude." Cool. Let's see. . .IHRA has "nothing but attitude." Wow. Hey, the Agent has an attitude, too. He's hip, he's happenin'. Dude. . . . [12-19-2003]

HAVE YOU SEEN 'BURNOUT?'

The Agent is trying to finish up his Christmas shopping and is looking for a VHS copy of the 1979 movie "Burnout." If anybody has a copy of knows where to get one, please email agent@dragracingonline.com. Please put "Burnout" in the subject line. And, no, those old photos of Chris Martin won't do. [12-19-2003]