• Ray Alley had tendered his resignation over the Indy weekend and while many
had expected him to vacate the position, he offered the NHRA his services for
the balance of the season. The fact Alley has had visual knowledge of many of
the team's innovative ideas (all new parts and pieces required Alley's approval)
didn't set well with many of the them including one prominent conglomeration who
reportedly commented, "This guy lived in our compound." The apparent deciding
factor in not allowing Alley to work out his notice can be traced to a lengthy
conversation between one well known team owner and the NHRA's Graham Light over
the course of the Indy weekend. A second was the fact Alley was denied access to
a new part the team had developed and was subsequently asked to leave their pit
area. (9-7-2006)
• While much of the talk lately has focused on Whit Bazemore and his possible
appointment as driver of a second Top Fuel car fielded by the David Powers
Motorsports operation. What is not being widely circulated is that his teammate
Ron Capps has already received two offers to drive a dragster. He's admittedly
not a fan of the dragsters but could be convinced. We'll see how this one plays
out. (9-4-2006)
