Richie Crampton Out? (1 Viewer)

[jgrigz]

During the World Finals broadcast I heard them say that Richie Crampton was without a ride next year at Kalitta. Assuming I heard correctly, does anyone know what his plans are for 2020?

 

[Nunz]

During the World Finals broadcast I heard them say that Richie Crampton was without a ride next year at Kalitta. Assuming I heard correctly, does anyone know what his plans are for 2020?

Well he builds chassis at Lucas Fab, aside from that, I’m sure like many he’ll be hunting for a ride. Jonnie Lindberg is also done at Head Racing.

 

[Jer]

During the World Finals broadcast I heard them say that Richie Crampton was without a ride next year at Kalitta. Assuming I heard correctly, does anyone know what his plans are for 2020?

Looking for a ride i guess. Guess langdon going back to top fuel

 

[mgty3whlr]

You generally don't hear about the musical chairs until after the new year. I guess everyone want to get the ball rolling for next season.

 

[stitcherbob]

Crampton and Lindberg are going to rule the strips in their TA 57 Chevy wagon

 

[Cliff]

I wonder if Lindberg will go back to TA/FC? He could get a full time gig as a tuner for that class. I'd like to see what he could do with a blown alky dragster.

 

[Rajunz]

I thought that I read that Alexander will be driving for Head next year? Sold his equipment?

 

[z28]

There always will be more drivers than cars. Hope Richie can find a way to stay out there.

 

[mikebcurve]

I thought that I read that Alexander will be driving for Head next year? Sold his equipment?

That is what people are saying. Someone in another thread said Chad Green purchased Alexander's stuff.

 

[mick]

richie just completed 2nd full year right? with partial races to end the 2017 season i think. sealmaster and craftsman were short stints, but main sponsor was DHL/Kalitta Air.
DHL funny car still good for next year? ......seems odd that the kalitta/dhl partnership is going away. at least for 1 TF'r.

 

[Tom Slick]

richie just completed 2nd full year right? with partial races to end the 2017 season i think. sealmaster and craftsman were short stints, but main sponsor was DHL/Kalitta Air.
DHL funny car still good for next year? ......seems odd that the kalitta/dhl partnership is going away. at least for 1 TF'r.

It's my understanding that the Global sponsorship is going to another team (Paul Lee) therefore Kalitta is parking the #2 FC that Langdon drives, at least until there is funding for the #2 car. So Crampton is being put on the unemployed driver list, Langdon will drive the DHL TF car, Doug will remain in the Mac Tools TF car and Todd will still drive the DHL FC.

 

[you]

I though I had heard that Connie funds the DHL cars out of his own pocket and puts DHL on the cars in exchange for air freight business. Somebody with inside knowledge will correct me on this, I'm sure.

 

[qtermile14]

I thought that I read that Alexander will be driving for Head next year? Sold his equipment?

It's now official. See article on Competition Plus.

HEAD, ALEXANDER MERGE TEAMS; WILL RACE WITH PRONTO/HEAD ENGINEERS BACKING | Competition Plus

The Head Racing Nitro Funny Car entry will be driven by Blake Alexander in 2020. Alexan-der and car owner/crew chief Jim Head will compete in 20 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series with backing from Pronto Auto Service Centers and Head Contractors and Engineers. “I enjoyed working...

www.competitionplus.com

 

[Tom Slick]

I though I had heard that Connie funds the DHL cars out of his own pocket and puts DHL on the cars in exchange for air freight business. Somebody with inside knowledge will correct me on this, I'm sure.

Regardless of the arrangement with DHL, the Global sponsorship is leaving Kalitta, therefore there is currently no funding for the #2 FC that Langdon drives. So it's sounding like DHL will still be in the J.R. Todd FC as well as the #2 TF car that Crampton drove, however Crampton will be replaced by Langdon.