Funny Car driver Mike Ashley told Torco's CompetitionPlus,com that he plans to limit his driving participation in 2008 to that of piloting his Pro Modified Camaro in partnership with Roger Burgess.

Ashley said the demands of business and his longstanding desire to spend more time with his business has inspired him to travel this path. He's most likely looking to Frank Hawley as his successor.

"I think it's time to concentrate more on my business, my family and my life," Ashley said. "I plan to run only the Pro Modified this season."

Funny Car driver Mike Ashley told Torco's CompetitionPlus,com that he plans to limit his driving participation in 2008 to that of piloting his Pro Modified Camaro in partnership with Roger Burgess.

Ashley said the demands of business and his longstanding desire to spend more time with his business has inspired him to travel this path. He's most likely looking to Frank Hawley as his successor.

"I think it's time to concentrate more on my business, my family and my life," Ashley said. "I plan to run only the Pro Modified this season."

Ashley's potential two-car team will be headlined by Melanie Troxel. She will continue to fly the banner for the National League of POW-MIA Families as well as the Vietnam Veterans.

"I know this POW-MIA program was real special to Evan Knoll and I see no reason to not continue with the program," Ashley said.

Last week, Ashley signed a marketing agreement with ProCareRX and Burgess to continue his race team.

"Look at how many teams Evan Knoll helped," Ashley said. "We were one of his first teams and I've always considered ourselves to be one of the flagship operations under his banner. He's always proven to be a man of his word to me and I know that everything that is going on with him has been painful. He's given a lot to this sport and deserves grace,"