not too surprising.....

[RJM323]

but still good news in the current economy

NHRA News: Castrol will continue to support John Force Racing for 24th straight season (1/2/2009)

 

[Ted]

Maybe they'll get John to appear at some soccer games!

 

[Leebone]

THANK GOD!!! Regardless of what people think of the Force camp, fan or not, without them....OUCH!!!

The only thing I'm concerned about is, Robert and Zippy. The re-newed sponsorship seems to be directed toward John and Ashley. I think Robert is okay with AAA, but what about Zippy?

 

[rocketman]

I noticed they had a clever way of saying they won't be back as an NHRA sponsor though.

 

[Just Paul]

THANK GOD!!! Regardless of what people think of the Force camp, fan or not, without them....OUCH!!!

The only thing I'm concerned about is, Robert and Zippy. The re-newed sponsorship seems to be directed toward John and Ashley. I think Robert is okay with AAA, but what about Zippy?

It sounds like Old Spice is gone, but the car will run no matter what.

 

[Paul]

It sounds like Old Spice is gone, but the car will run no matter what.

That is correct, Old Spice shifted their marketing dollars to Tony Stewart. John has stated he will fund the car out of his pocket if necessary.

 

[tomcat]

Speaking of Britney & Courtney, does anyone know what their plans are for this coming year? With the state of TF, are they planning on making the jump during the year to TF with the "Ford" motor, or are they going to run another year of A/F?

 

[Leebone]

Speaking of Britney & Courtney, does anyone know what their plans are for this coming year? With the state of TF, are they planning on making the jump during the year to TF with the "Ford" motor, or are they going to run another year of A/F?

.....and make a nervous wreck out of John?

 

[afx421]

coupled with the state of top fuel, and pops not going anywhere anytime soon, robert firmly planted in the AAA car and zippy just going into his 2nd year, it would make sense for courtney and brittnay to go to top fuel when ready. i suppose at least another year in A/F for both though. but great to see castrol back on board!

 

[RJM323]

Speaking of Britney & Courtney, does anyone know what their plans are for this coming year? With the state of TF, are they planning on making the jump during the year to TF with the "Ford" motor, or are they going to run another year of A/F?

I would assume they are going to spend some more time in A/F.... last year they both split time in 1 car and ran separate cars at only a few races... and if memory serves me correctly neither of them made it past the second round all year......

 

[Leebone]

Britney and Courtney need a LOT more seat time in A/F before going to Top Fuel. Just because their last name is Force, doesn't make them automatically ready for the loud cars. I'm sure there's nobody that knows that better than their dad. They'll be brought through the ranks just like their older sister was, IF that is indeed the intention of JFR. In my honest opinion, it will be quite a while if and when either of the two drive a blown fuel car. JMHO

 

[RJM323]

just out of curiosity here..... when I went to the Sonoma race this year I noticed the huge crowd that gathered around John and Ashley's Pit all weekend long but did not get a chance to go over to the "Amateur" pit area..... do Courtney and Britney get the same type of attention over there?