Wed, 30 Oct 2013, 11:30 AM Jackson-Lombardo Team for 2014 Campaign

Courtesy of LuAnn Bishop

Two of Top Alcohol Funny Car's perennial championship contenders join forces as NAPA driver John Lombardo Jr. merges with Rick Jackson's Centre Pointe team. "Teaming with Rick Jackson will virtually double our resources and increase our ability to promote JLR, the class, and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series," Lombardo said. "Rick's results speak to his commitment to performance, as do ours."

Both partners in the new JLR team already have multiple national event victories, including a combined three this year, and both are among the quickest and fastest ever, with all-time bests in the mid-5.40s. Lombardo, currently second in the national standings, opened the season with a victory at the Winternationals, claimed his second regional championship in the last three years, and led the national rankings multiple times with a 25-11 win-loss record.

"NAPA, Lucas Oil, and the rest of our great partners are coming with me to Rick's already strong program," said Lombardo, whose professional approach and considerable marketing acumen has made him one of the top promoters in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. "My equipment will be retained to work displays and customer events for NHRA and our marketing partners, bringing a "Big Show" feel to many of our national and LODRS regional appearances."