The traditional PRO test at Wild Horse Motorsports Park appears to be done at least for this season, or at least that's what is floating around the rumor mill. If the traditional preseason nitro warm-up moves locations, we hear the odds-on landing spot will be The Strip at Las Vegas, where the event was held in past years before it moved to Phoenix.

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Expect the rumor mill to start churning again, with revelations coming as soon as this week.

Word has it a prominent Top Fuel team will introduce a familiar to drag racing, new sponsorship which from what we hear, could leave the nitro community green with envy. But, you know how these rumors are, sometimes they pan out, and sometimes they can be open to interpretation.

The word floating around the pits is that Brian Corradi has left John Force Racing, but don't be surprised if you see the championship-winning crew chief back in familiar surroundings.

A rumor gaining steam throughout the nitro pits suggests Blake Alexander is headed to JIm Head's team as a replacement for Jonnie Lindberg. Everyone is tight-lipped on this one, especially Alexander. However, if it comes to pass, don't be surprised if you see a prominent Pro Modified racer making a serious run at campaigning a Funny Car team. 

Look for the crew chief carousel to begin turning as early as the end of Sunday's action at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Ca. The word we hear has a prominent crew chief leaving their home to be reunited with a former team. This one will certainly catch a few off-guard. 

While there's no official comment available, the rumor floating around the pits suggests Kalitta will be downsizing to one Funny Car. Also attached to the scuttlebuitt is the suggestion Shawn Langdon will be headed to the Top Fuel ranks in 2020. 

We are told on Tuesday at the SEMA show, Kalitta Racing will announce a new major sponsor for their team. Could a third dragster be in the works with a familiar face behind the wheel?