Scotty and Scott Cannon had a simple plan headed into the ADRL Hardees Georgia Drags in Valdosta, Ga.

They would drop in to Mooresville Dragway, make a few laps with the Modzilla/Cannonball Racing team, try out some new parts and pieces, then head to South Georgia Motorsports Park.

It was a good plan with high expectations. If only fate saw it the same way.

“Benny Alfonse has given us the resources for a first class season, and we want to deliver,” Scotty said, speaking of the new team owner who recently purchased his race operation.

“We recently tested Mooresville Dragway and tried out some new parts and pieces. On our third pass we encountered a broken piece of Mike Janis’ header on the track and prematurely ended our test session.”

Scotty and Scott Cannon had a simple plan headed into the ADRL Hardees Georgia Drags in Valdosta, Ga.

They would drop in to Mooresville Dragway, make a few laps with the Modzilla/Cannonball Racing team, try out some new parts and pieces, then head to South Georgia Motorsports Park.

It was a good plan with high expectations. If only fate saw it the same way.

“Benny Alfonse has given us the resources for a first class season, and we want to deliver,” Scotty said, speaking of the new team owner who recently purchased his race operation.

“We recently tested Mooresville Dragway and tried out some new parts and pieces. On our third pass we encountered a broken piece of Mike Janis’ header on the track and prematurely ended our test session.”

The Cannons were pressed into repair duties as the debris caused significant damage to the team’s supercharged 1967 Firebird.

“When I ran over the track debris we actually broke a strut and put a pretty good size hole in the firewall,” Scott Jr. explained. “I actually let off early on that run and I am sure glad.”

Alfonse would have normally been driving the car but part of the agreement with hiring the Cannons was that one of them would drive if he was unable. Recent surgery has suspended Alfonse’s driving aspirations.

“Benny recently had hip replacement surgery, so we are making him lay low for now,” Scotty said. “I am sure he will be better soon and will be ready to get behind the wheel of his new car. We’ll just do our best this weekend and take it round by round said Scotty Cannon.”

The team has a second 1967 Firebird under construction which will debut later in the season.  

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