JUST CALL HIM ‘REV. SCELZI’
Maybe he’s looking for a little divine intervention in his on-track performance or maybe he’s lining up a new career for after he decides to give up drag racing, but Funny Car driver Gary Scelzi is a newly ordained minister.
In fact, he performed his first wedding during the recent Denver Mile-High Nationals. Scelzi united race fans Scott Basom and Terri Hunnacutt from Salina, KS, on Thursday during the Mopar Big Block Party. Ron Capps was best man and Angelle Sampey was maid of honor. (photo by Bruce Biegler) [7-18-2006]
HAWLEY COMING BACK AS TEAM OWNER?
One of the Agent’s Southern California operatives heard a strong rumor that drag racing school principal and former World Champion Funny Car driver Frank Hawley will be returning to the sport with an alky Funny Car team that will turn into a fuel coupe team.
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Supposedly Hawley has already ordered engines from Bob Newbury for the TAFC.
The rumor has Oakley and other manufacturers already involved in drag racing coming on board as associates. [7-18-2006]
CONWAY AND LUCAS JOIN UP?
Veteran TAD tuner Tom Conway is rumored to be joining up with the Morgan Lucas A/FD team. Lucas reportedly will drive the car through NHRA’s “Western Swing” to get the car sorted out and then Aaron Alaverez will return to the seat. [7-18-2006]
FOOTBRAKE CHALLENGE PLANNED FOR 2007
Footbrake competitors Jared Pennington and Steve Stites have announced their plans for the “World Footbrake Challenge” to be held at Bristol (TN) Dragway next year on April 13-15. The duo will pay $50,000 to the winner, along with other prize money, but must have 125 pre-entries or the event will be cancelled. For more information go to www.WorldFootbrakeChallenge.com. [7-18-2006]
