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Linda Vaughn Announces Support for Project 1320
December 07, 2009 - For Immediate Release
Linda Vaughn, one of drag racingís most enduring and endearing icons, has announced her support of the Quarter Mile
Entertainment Foundation (QMEF) and PROJECT 1320, as the organization moves forward with the effort to document the history
of drag racing and the performance aftermarket.
ìI read Joe Hrudkaís Open Letter to the sport and the industry, and feel that he has identified the need for the PROJECT 1320 effort to be completed,
and as soon as possible,î she said.
ìI have seen the voices of many of my friends and my heroes silenced, without their stories being recorded for those who follow in their footsteps.
ìI have been fortunate in my life to know many people in our sport and industry, and I want to say to them and to my fans that this is an effort which
we all must get behind! There is no better way to tell our story than to see the faces and hear the voices of our pioneers as they recapture their lives
and accomplishments.
ìI am proud to put my name behind this effort ‚ something which has been on the minds of many people for many years. It is time to put our best intentions
into action, and put our resources to work and make this happen before it is too late!î
Traci Hrudka, Chairman of the Quarter Mile Entertainment Foundation, commenting on Lindaís statement of support said, ìObviously, Linda and I have had
a ëfamilyí relationship for many, many years. With her status as a beloved icon to racers, industry leaders and everyday fans, I truly welcome her belief
in this effort, and I know she is passionate about this. I know she will use her ability to communicate to help us continue to drive the effort forward.î
In addition to the support of PROJECT 1320, Linda also became an honorary member of the Allard Chrysler Action Group (ACAG), which is restoring Europeís first
rail dragster, with the hope of creating a cross-Atlantic exchange with Dean Moonís ìMooneyesî dragster ‚ and reuniting the two race cars responsible for the
introduction of drag racing to Great Britain and Europe.
ACAG Chairman Brian Taylor said, ìThings have been happening very quickly during the last few weeks but when I heard that Linda was taking a personal interest
in our project I was really excited. This lady is not only a very nice person she has huge horsepower in the industry. It really is an honour to welcome her to
our group.î
Linda said, ìIím so pleased to be able to help out with this important project. Until now I didnít realize that Sydneyís first dragster was born just as I was
starting out on my career in drag racing, so that makes it extra special. Iím so looking forward to seeing and hearing the Allard Chrysler and Mooneyes side by
side with flames coming from the headers. Thatís real nostalgia.î
The QMEF and ACAG have formed an alliance to raise trans-Atlantic awareness of the importance of the Allard Chrysler which currently resides in the acclaimed
National Motor Museum/Beaulieu in southern England. The exchange of the Allard and the Mooneyes dragsters would involve the National Motor Museum and the
NHRA-Wally Parks Museum.
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