Bob
Glidden was so angry that he could have chewed an engine block in half.
His potent and competitive Ford combination had been hit yet another
time by the pounds-per-cubic inch parity regulators. However, this time
they’d gone too far and Glidden was prepared to point that out. He
would use the next national event, the prestigious 1976 NHRA U.S.
Nationals in Indianapolis as his pulpit to preach a message.

Torco's CompetitionPlus.com has confirmed with veteran nitro team owner
Jim Dunn that he will return in 2008 and will do so with a new sponsor.
He's not spilling the beans as to the new backer is, but says the
forthcoming contract will provide enough capital to run a 24-race tour.
Stay tuned as details are forthcoming.

Remember those old days when the Munsters had their famous Dragula
dragster? This YouTube clip dates back to the old Lion's Drag Strip.

Indiana court case alleges non-payment for purchase of race team among other allegations …

On June 1, 2007, representatives from the Carrier Brothers, Andy and
Mark, announced that Scott Griffin had purchased their Top Fuel
operation. Six months later the Carriers have filed suit against
Griffin alleging breach of contract and the passing of bad checks.

Mark Carrier confirmed the lawsuit on Wednesday in a telephone
interview with Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com. The suit was filed on
December 21, 2007.

"We are in a federal lawsuit for breach of contract,” Carrier said.
“Filed in Brownsburg, Indiana – in federal court. Bad check writing,
not paying bills and a lot of stuff.”

The following are the pre-entries received for the 8th annual Eastern Spring Test Nationals presented by Torco's CompetitionPlus.com hosted by South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga. 

Dick McClung, 79, a former dirt track racer and a member of the board
of directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by
the Automobile Club of Southern California, passed away on Wed., Dec.
19, after suffering a massive heart attack.

“We were blessed to have Dick McClung on our Board,” said Tony Thacker,
executive director of the Parks Museum.  “In addition to his
enthusiastic work for the Museum, Dick donated race helmets, Indy 500
badges and other artifacts, along with sizeable cash contributions. He
was a true inspiration and loved the Museum. He’ll be greatly missed.”

The Dick McClung Helmet Collection is widely regarded as the finest of
its kind.  Each helmet is accompanied by a photo of a top racing driver
wearing the actual helmet and a brief story about the driver.

In spite of the National Weather Service putting the area under a winter weather
warning 7 hours before the gates opened, nearly 140 participants turned out for
the 9th Annual Hangover Nationals at Dragway 42.

At times the wind
driven snow became so heavy that it was difficult to see past the finish line
but the racers did their best to keep the diverse assortment of vehicles under
control and the event was run with only one single "no harm, no foul" spinout
slowing the action.

Three hours of time trials led to eight rounds of
eliminations, with the past three Hangover Nationals champions going deep into
the program.

This week's classic drag racing clip from YouTube.com features the final of the 1980 Popular Hot Rodding Nationals at the then U.S. 131 Dragway in Martin, Michigan. Adding to the greatness of this clip featuring Ron Colson and Gary Burgin is a post-run interview with Dave McClelland.