FULLER-VANDERGRIFF IN HOUSTON?

Word has it that an announcement is forthcoming that places Hot Rod Fuller as a driver with Bob Vandergriff Jr., in the role of team owner, running a partial schedule in 2009 with a mix of various sponsorships. No word on who those sponsors are but the team is expected to hit the key markets. A source close to the situation confirms the team could debut as soon as the NHRA O'Reilly Spring Nationals in Houston, Tex.