A new book documenting the halcyon daze of drag racing is out and about....Tom Madigan, best known to me for his terse comment about most racers at the top of the food chain possessing "criminal minds" has documented local SoCal fuel culture well in: http://www.fastmachines.com/archives/nhra/004640.php

In other silly season buzz, sources have told me of the likelihood the NHRA "Pro" sale is in escrow for now.....rumors of curtailed new car construction among those who attempt to make a living off the sport continue....