PALMER TO FIX IHRA'S PAIN IN THE NECK

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa, has been named the official health care provider for the International Hot Rod Association. A first of its kind, the collaboration will result in on-sight chiropractic care for drivers and their crews, as well as opportunities for recruitment and alumni development for Palmer.

The agreement came after Palmer was named a Title Sponsor for the U.S. Open of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park in Cordova, Ill., and sponsored two cars driven by

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Palmer graduates in May. Palmer will continue their sponsorship of Dr. John (Doc) Sipple, '68 Palmer grad and owner of a Top Fuel Dragster, and his two sons, Drs. Dan ('96) and Chris ('97) Sipple, co-owners of a Funny Car (photo above).

"We are very excited to have Palmer on board as a healthcare provider," said Scott Gardner, Cordova Dragway Park owner/operator. "They were with us for the U.S. Open and it was a huge success. I can only see positive results from us working together."

As part of the agreement, Palmer will have a presence at the Sunoco World Nationals presented by PPG, to be held in Norwalk, Ohio, Aug. 21- 24. (Jeff Leonard photo) [7-21-2003]

THE OLDEST HEMI?

DRO received a letter from Don Curtis that we want to pass along.

"I'm restoring an engine that was built before 1906. It was a prototype for the 1906 Truscott boat engine. It was invented by a woman named Allie R. Welch and she received patent #870065 for the overhead valve hemi engine in 1907. Some of her claims include less heat loss and improved breathing. If the pics come through I think you'll see that she was way ahead of her time. The only info I have about her is that she lived in Pontiac, Michigan. If you have any other information about her, please let me know."

We don't know, but maybe some of our readers do. Email Don at don-lissette@msn.com. [7-21-2003]