CompPlus rumor: possible 3rd Kalitta FC (3 Viewers)

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Anybody want to take a wild guess who the new Kalitta driver might be?

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/rumor-mill/rumor-mill-a-third-kalitta-funny-car

 

[James]

Bonifonte?

 

[flapjack]

Anybody want to take a wild guess who the new Kalitta driver might be?

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/rumor-mill/rumor-mill-a-third-kalitta-funny-car

I want to say one of their clutch guys drives a nostalgia funny car, hence the hint that was given in the rumor. Don't recall the fellow's name, though.

 

[my friends call me Zappy]

Always glad to hear more cars coming into the Pro classes.

 

[8sec71]

Paul Lee is what is being said.

 

[MM]

It's Paul Lee and it's for select races for the remainder of the season.

 

[qtermile14]

I want to say one of their clutch guys drives a nostalgia funny car, hence the hint that was given in the rumor. Don't recall the fellow's name, though.

Matt Bynum is who you are thinking of. There's a clip of him on YouTube making a licensing run using Jason Rupert's car at Las Vegas in 2013.

 

[glofria]

If it is Matt Bynum, he is very capable of driving a funny car.

And gives a good interview too.

http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/new...sports-march-meet-at-auto-club-famoso-raceway

 

[justafan]

A couple of weeks ago in the Agent 1320 column in DRO, there was a story about about Paul Lee driving a Kalitta Motorsports F/C at the final 4 races of the year. I also noticed that John Bojec, who has an affiliation with KMS is on the entry list for those last 4 races. I guess we'll see how that plays out.

 

[Rajunz]

McLeod Clutches as a primary sponsor, with Boninfonte Friction as an associate sponsor???

 

[BaldyLochs]

Wow, this goes in the "never expected" file for me. Very interesting and good news though! Welcome to Paul Lee!

 

[vegasnitro]

I would guess we will see Paul sooner rather than later after Alexis's wreck and subsequent injury today.

 

[FABMAN]

I would guess we will see Paul sooner rather than later after Alexis's wreck and subsequent injury today.

Good call Chris!!

 

[Nunz]

Maybe. But, having another driver doesn't help Alexis with points, so there may not be the motivation to have a fill in. Most important is that she's ok and heals quickly.

 

[Reese]

I would guess we will see Paul sooner rather than later after Alexis's wreck and subsequent injury today.

Would never happen but I would love to see Ashley Force take the wheel for a race. Or how about Jesse James.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Alexis.

 

[Jeff]

Would never happen but I would love to see Ashley Force take the wheel for a race. Or how about Jesse James.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Alexis.

A broken pelvis is so painful... hope she is better soon.

I had the same thought about Jesse, don't know if he is licensed yet...

 

[Nunz]

Unless Jesse has been making a ton of testing laps and has had a license, that wouldn't make any sense.

 

[Butch]

I'm surprised that he doesn't have a license. Considering it's her car and operation.

 

[Jeff]

Unless Jesse has been making a ton of testing laps and has had a license, that wouldn't make any sense.

Well, It could make sense. Can you imagine the tv and press coverage he would get?

And I am not a huge fan of his... but I think it could be a good thing.

 

[Nunz]

Oh I agree Jeff. I meant unless Jesse driving a fuel car has been in the works already, I don't see it happening this fast. Would be cool if he ever did, and who knows, it may be something he's working towards. Last I heard, he was building a fuel bike for himself.