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Doug is Connie’s nephew.
And I believe Scott had 2 kids. I think a son Corey is one - not sure about the other. I believe Corey has worked as a crew member off and on over the years, but have never heard about him possibly driving at some point. He is probably about the same age as Mitchell. Some on here will know more I'm sure.
 
And I believe Scott had 2 kids. I think a son Corey is one - not sure about the other. I believe Corey has worked as a crew member off and on over the years, but have never heard about him possibly driving at some point. He is probably about the same age as Mitchell. Some on here will know more I'm sure.
Yes I believe he has two sons. Colin and Corey. I had heard at one time that their mom would not let them follow in their dad’s footsteps. That is what I heard some time ago. I also read somewhere that Doug would take over the Motorsports program when needed.
 
well, the car count for BIR is hovering at the 400 mark. next week will round out the fields.
wondering if jamie noonan w/samsel racing, or mcphillips racing will attend BIR? (melanie johnson or rich mcphillips jr.)
it would be great to see alan bradshaw/doucette racing get a diamond wally.
hoping at least a couple more comp cars enter to get to at least an 8 car field.
the a/ea of brian stufflebeam is often a late entry. his son-in-law drove it to a win over bruno a few years ago, returned
the following year with the same final with bruno getting the win
 
A better question might be: After Connie dies, are there still going to be Kalittas in drag racing? Has Connie set up an endowment to run these 3 fuel teams for years to come? Is Doug going to step out of the seat, but take over running the drag racing operation? I guess we'll find out soon.

Although I didn't hear it first hand, my dad saw an interview a few years ago (maybe 8 or so, pretty sure it was pre-covid), in which, when asked a similar question, Connie had stated they "have a succession plan in place", or something very close to that. Nothing was elaborated on then or since, to my knowledge.
 
I have yet to see any results from today's action in Brainerd on Drag Race Central. They are always very reliable with this info. I wonder if they are short-handed this weekend?
 
Jon,

If you're looking for the Divisional that's next week. I think D3 (Indy) is the only one this week and it's being broadcast.
It's been raining a bit but they are running now.

Alan
 
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Jon,

If you're looking for the Divisional that's next week. I think D3 (Indy) is the only one this week and it's being broadcast.
It's been raining a bit but they are runninf now.

Alan
Ooops.....thanks Alan. I thought the Brainerd National Event was this week.
 
stacking started today for double D. to think there may be a few racers and/or trailers that end up racing on sunday of nationals,
essentially putting them and/or their trailer on property for 13-14 consecutive days.
 
word from track is stacking is over a mile long, wrapping around road course. parking begins at noon today.
nhra with new paddock rules this year. only tow rig, trailer, and (1) auxilary vehicle allowed.
any other crew members with separate camper and/or auxilary vehicles will not be allowed to park with team/car in the paddock.
they must purchase camping on spectator side, either family reserved or zoo general camping.
 
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class today!.....justin dorfler on the call. there is somebody that sounds a little like him.
 
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