Torco's CompetitionPlus.com has confirmed with Tommy Johnson, Jr. that he's been relieved of his duties as driver for Don Prudhomme Racing. We have confirmed with multiple sources that the sponsorship with Skoal will move over to the dragster for the 2008 season. Torco's CompetitionPlus.com has yet to confirm the sponsorship transferral with DPR at this time.

We'll have more on this developing story as details become available.

UPDATE: Johnson has confirmed that he will drive at the final event of the season next weekend in Pomona.