The 2010 event schedule for the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod Association is finalized with three (3) new tracks coming on board in 2010 which include:

Zizzo Racing's Tony and T.J. Zizzo put the PEAK, HERCULINER / O'Reilly Top Fuel Dragster on display yesterday during the 2010 O'Reilly's National Managers Conference at The Gaylord Opryland Resort And Convention Center. The opportunity gave Zizzo a chance to meet O'Reilly team members from around the country. It also gave T.J. a chance to trade racing stories back stage with IRL driver Danica Patrick and NASCAR's Tony Stewart.

A generation has come and gone since it was financially feasible for fuel drivers to compete anywhere other than at national events, but 30 years ago,

The last time ADRL race fans saw Pro Extreme racer Jason Hamstra race, he suffered one of the most horrific crashes in the history of the doorslammer oriented series. He emerged uninjured, and undeterred in his determination to race.

Attitude’s CompetitionPlus.com, through the assistance of a key group of Pro Modified historians and enthusiasts, has compiled a list of Top 20 all-time drivers based on their contribution to the class, historic achievements, statistics and fan appeal.

Starting on Friday, January 8, 2010, the electronic magazine will reveal the list, announcing two drivers per week, until the No. 1 driver is unveiled on Saturday, Mar. 13, during the ADRL Dragpalooza in Houston, Texas.

Attitude’s CompetitionPlus.com narrowed the list from hundreds of drivers down to 20. Today, we reveal No. 18 on the list.

John Force is waiting to hear from the horse's mouth that Don “Snake” Prudhomme has truly hung up the towel.

“I haven't talked to Prudhomme,” said Force. “I've read it's official. But, I thought it was about finding a sponsorship. Whether he walks away now and comes back later when a sponsor pops up, I don't know.”

Despite the current economic conditions, Force believes there has to be a company out there who can easily see the value of a NHRA legend, his team and a new young driver.

“The sport cannot afford to lose Don Prudhomme.”

The IHRA believes they are on the verge of ushering in a new era of drag racing when the first cars fire up in just a few weeks at their season opening Palm Beach Nitro Jam in West Palm Beach, Fla.

They also believe their program will eliminate many of the issues which have tormented drag racing over the years.

Hours spent sitting in the sun, constant interruptions and unreliable racing are the symptoms of a day spent at most professional drag racing events.

The IHRA believes they have a cure.

Thursday is the beginning of a new era for NHRA POWERade Series regular Whit Bazemore.

The Indianapolis resident, a stalwart in the Funny Car category over the past decade, will be making his debut in Top Fuel when the 2007 begins in Pomona, Calif. at the season-opening CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals.

Expectations are high.

Bazemore moves to Top Fuel after a 19-year Funny Car career, where he had scored 19 victories and annually finished in the top 10 in the points standings. He combines his vast knowledge and experience with the high-budget David Powers Motorsports racing team and backing from Matco Tools. Everything is in place to make a solid run at a series title.

But back in 1990, the situation was quite different.

The Kon Rodz Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car team of Spiro Kontos will be competing in a twelve-race schedule for the 2010 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The two-car team will soon leave the friendly confines of their Barrie, Ont. shop and begin their pre-season testing in West Palm Beach, Fla. with the Roger Burgess R2B2 Pro Modified team.  The test will provide the Canadian based team’s second driver, 23-year old Cassie Simonton, an opportunity to complete her Top Alcohol Funny Car licensing procedures.

“I’m very excited for the new season to begin for our two-car team,” said team owner Spiro Kontos, the owner and operator of Recyco Environmental Inc. and Direct Waste Systems Inc. “Cassie is an amazing driver who has more courage in her little fingers than most people have in their entire bodies. She made some solid runs last season while testing in Charlotte and under the instruction of her teammate Jason McKnight and our driving consultant Laurie Cannister, we plan to give Cassie four-solid days behind the wheel. Jason will also get some seat time. I’m very proud of the work the team has done preparing for this season.”