Firebird International Raceway operator Charlie Allen said he has lost five pounds this month and might lose another $250,000, as well, to repave his dragstrip.
 
Pro Stock drivers Gordie Rivera and Vinnie Deceglie each have lost race cars that cost six figures apiece.
 
P.J. Harvey lost control of what happened with the traction compound he manufactures and distributes.
 
And the NHRA, already reeling from an unrelated Top Fuel crash after which a spectator lost her life, is at a loss to explain exactly what happened to force postponement of the Feb. 21 Arizona Nationals Pro Stock eliminations until this weekend at Gainesville, Fla.

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