The hottest unsubstantiated rumor floating around ORP during the U.S. Nationals is that Gainesville has entered the lead for the site of the yet-to-be-announced 24th national event. The September date effectively rules out the potential for a third Pomona.

Bruton Smith's desire to build a Charlotte drag strip seems to be gaining steam as well. 

The New England market still remains an unlikely choice as does the NHRA-owned Columbus facility.