Alliance Will Put Current GM Driver In Ford Funny Car in 2009 …
The Ford Funny Car fraternity just increased by one.
Current Funny Car point leader Tim Wilkerson and Ford icon Bob Tasca
III announced an alliance for the 2009 season and beyond. The two teams
will merge their resources while maintaining their unique identities.
As part of the deal, Wilkerson will leave the GM operation and campaign a Ford-bodied entry in 2009.
Wilkerson will continue to campaign the Levi, Ray and Shoup backing on his new Ford Mustang.
“This is an exciting time for us,” Wilkerson said. “With the state of
this economy, I am encouraged that anyone would want to be involved in
drag racing. That makes me feel good.”