If you enjoy buying your sunglasses and apparel at Oakley's Rolling O store on the NHRA Manufacturer's Midway, you had better stock up this weekend in Las Vegas and in two weeks at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Ca., because our sources tell us the lifestyle company will not return for 2017. This is one vendor we are going to hate see leave the series. 

Word is floating through the Texas Motorplex pits that there's a strong liklihood a third generation NHRA drag racer could make his Pro Stock debut in 2017. If this all comes to fruition, it could be the youthful shot in the arm the class needs moving forward.  

A press conference is scheduled with Kalitta Racing on Saturday during the NHRA Fallnationals at the Texas Motorplex. Could this be the announcement of a third Top Fuel car for 2017? This is definitely the talk around the pits. 

Larry Dixon fans rejoice! The rumor mill is buzzing with news that he will be driving in Reading behind the wheel of a dragster he's familiar with.

One of the more interesting rumor mill items floating around Charlotte this weekend was Papa John's Pizza has reportedly picked up the two races which were going to be funded by Don Schumacher Racing in St. Louis and Dallas. If what we hear pans out, the golden pizza dragster could have some blue and silver livery Dallas Cowboys style. 

Word has it the Kalitta Funny Car will expand to a three-car team, and the announcement could come as soon as this weekend. From what we hear, the driver will be a real clutch player. 

Could a prominent member of Pro Stock's Top 10 be making a switch in teams and horsepower this weekend? That's what the rumor mill is saying. Here's a hint, it's said to be a Camaro.