On August 4, CompetitionPlus.com reported that noted tuner Alan Johnson was being courted by two entities, one foreign and the other domestic. RELATED ITEM - THE A.J. SWEEPSTAKES A special announcement is scheduled for Saturday, which speculation suggests could signal the courtship is over. USA Today confirmed the announcement in their Friday edition.

Multiple sources indicate Johnson will announce his plans to sign with a start up team from the Middle East wielding a budget of upwards in the $10 Million range for two cars.