With the announcement on Wednesday, January 9th, regarding Foley &
Lewis’ major sponsor, Torco Race Fuels’ interruption of their 2008
commitments for all Torco-sponsored teams, it’s left the Foley &
Lewis New Jersey-based Top Fuel team having to explore other avenues
of support.
Team co-owner and driver Doug Foley said, “We’d like to thank Evan
Knoll and Torco Race Fuels for all the support they’ve given us over
the years, but the timing of his announcement couldn’t have come at a
worse time.
“We had everything in place - a new car, new truck and trailer, parts,
crew members, 13 engines, etc. – all set to leave on January 19th for
the west coast test sessions and to start the season at the Carquest
Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals in Pomona at the beginning of
February,” Foley added. “With Evan’s support, this was to be our first
chance to race the entire NHRA POWERade tour.”