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RUMOR MILL - CENTRIFUGAL SUPERCHARGER IN OR OUT?

 

CompetitionPlus.com has been told there may be a test or two more by NHRA officials regarding the viability of centrifugal superchargers in Pro Modified. At this time we are told there is no definitive plan regarding their implementation as a power adder in NHRA Pro Modified.

 

RUMOR MILL - CHANGE COMING TO NHRA PRO MOD?

RUMOR MILL - LATE START FOR PRO STOCK?

RUMOR MILL - HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRO STOCK BIKES FOR SALE?

 

We haven't heard the rumor, but apparently, it is out there.

According to Tim Hailey and his www.eatmyink.com website, an online media outlet specializing in motorcycle drag racing, the once exclusive Harley-Davidson program to Vance & Hines might be gone by 2020.

RUMOR MILL - THERE'S ANOTHER MUSTANG HEADED TO PRO STOCK

 

Word has it there will be another Mustang racing in Pro Stock at Denver and with a brand new driver. Cristian Cuadra, son of Fernando Cuadra Sr., will be behind the wheel of the Ford-powered by a Chris McGaha-prepared engine for the Western Swing.

 

 

RUMOR MILL - LAST MINUTE FC ENTRY FOR BRISTOL?

RUMOR MILL - A FAMILIAR FACE RETURNING TO MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK?

 

RUMOR MILL - CANOPY OUT FOR PROMINENT DRAGSTER TEAM?

 

Word has it a prominent team will soon abandon the canopy cockpit dragster in favor of a conventional version. We are told the extra weight of the design has made a difference in the performance and a major reason for the switch. The rumors suggest it could be as early as Topeka weekend, or by Norwalk. Reportedly the conversion is already underway.

 

 

RUMOR MILL - GUESS WHO'S GETTING A NEW MUSTANG?

 

 

Word has it, the next of the new Mustang bodies will debut during this weekend's NHRA Virginia Nationals. We are told that Tim Wilkerson, once a teammate to Bob Tasca III, will reveal a new Blue Oval body just like the one Tasca premiered in Pomona.

 

 

RUMOR MILL - TF SPONSOR SWITCHING TO PRO STOCK?

 

 

We are told a part-time major sponsor for a Top Fuel team has reportedly shifted their marketing budget and will step away from a top ten dragster to brand their business on the side of a Pro Stocker. This one should be interesting.

 

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