GREEK TO RACE REST OF NHRA SEASON

Chris Karamesines will race at all the remaining NHRA national events this year, beginning with Joliet and finishing at the World Finals in Pomona, Calif. in November. The Golden Greek (right, with DRO Editor at Large, Chris Martin) has also committed to the 2004 tour and crew chief/tuner Tim Finley is working on updated parts for the Top Fuel dragster. The Greek's 4.67 earlier this year shows the 74-year-old is not on a retirement tour, but is still the real deal.

DRO Editor, Jeff Burk, has signed on to wash parts and fetch beverages as part of the entourage the remainder of this season. (Jeff Burk photo) [9-26-2003]

GO, SPEED RACER, GO!

Proving that it is never too late, 78-year-old Eloise Overdorf got her first ride in a dragster, thanks to the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School and Never Too Late, an Indianapolis-based organization that helps make the wishes of elderly and terminally ill adults come true.

Eloise's ride took place Sept. 24 as a part of Castrol SYNTEC Outperforms Day at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The event brought together drag racers John Force, Tony Pedregon and Sport Compact champ Jojo Callos, Formula 1 racers Juan Pablo Montoya and Justin Wilson, and others to explain what it takes to achieve success in their fields. [9-26-2003]

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DRAW STYLIN' IN DALLAS

The Drag Racing Association of Women will present a style show and memorabilia auction during the NHRA O'Reilly Fall Nationals in Dallas. The event will take place October 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Champions Club at the Texas Motorplex. In addition to the fund-raising event, DRAW's special awards for 2003 will be announced.

Since DRAW was founded in 1985, the organization has give more than $2.5 million in assistance to individuals injured in drag racing accidents and their families. If you wish to donate items for the auction or need more information, contact Fund Raising Chairman Rosalee Noble at csrn@eiu.edu. [9-26-2003]

WE LOVE IT

Ah, the information that passes over the Agent's desk. We make no claim as to the legitimacy of the offer, but we can't resist the name: Nitrogeezers.com is promoting a opportunity for someone to have the "once in a lifetime" chance to be in the seat of the famed "Winged Express" or the "Magicar" front engine dragster for a full nitro fire-up at the National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, KY next year. All one has to do is make a donation to the fund to help get the cars there and they have a chance. Details can be found at www.Nitrogeezers.com.

Come to think of it, we have a few NitroGeezers around the office here. [9-26-2003]