Sat, 8 Mar 2003, 10:01 PM A New Funny Car Is Coming!!!

Courtesy of Bob Frey

Del Worsham

With the NHRA POWERade season about to get into full swing, I thought I’d give you folks something to think about, or talk about, or speculate about over the next few days. According to my sources, there will be a brand new Funny Car team announced by the beginning of next week. While I can’t tell you exactly who the driver and sponsor will be, I can tell you that it will involve the Del Worsham team, although it will not be a CSK sponsored car. I can also tell you that this new entry into the FC wars will have everything it needs to compete at a championship level, including proper funding, a full crew and a great (veteran) driver, and no, it’s not Cory Lee. Speaking of that, the driver will be a guy who is familiar to a lot of race fans, especially those who have been following the sport for more than just the last decade, and he’ll be a welcome addition to the national event scene.  The sponsor will be a company that is completely new to NHRA drag racing and it will be good for everyone. If all goes according to plan, the new car should be on the track and the tour by the first Chicago race.  I know a lot of times rumors go around that never come to fruition, but I’m pretty sure that this is as close to a “done deal” as you’re going to get. Stay tuned…more information as soon as we get it…..Also, with the Gary Scelzi paint scheme that was just introduced by Don Schumacher and Mopar (Dodge), don’t be surprised to see that car company get more involved in the sport in the near future. From what I hear, lots of brass will be walking around the Gainesville track this week and they won’t be there to see the Army part of Don’s team, if you know what I mean….And, pretty soon, a very popular part-time team that competes on the NHRA Top Fuel tour will be making an announcement about their future involvement, and it will also be a very good announcement for the NHRA fans. And, while I can’t tell you exactly which team it is, I can tell you that the deal is just about etched in stone…or clay…or something close to that!! There, that ought to hold you until Tuesday!!

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