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[Chili]

Figured I would start a thread with any tidbits of news from Sema so far.

 

[Chili]

KB Titan are now Pro Mod owners. They are leasing out two Nitrous and two Screwcahrgers for 2026. Brandon Switzerland and Brandon Stroud are the tuner for each combo. Basically rent to race. They do the work, you can show up to drive.

 

[Chili]

Travis Shumake is leasing his car to Josh Hart for Pomona. Also hoping to have his car out for 5 races in 2026.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Travis Shumake is leasing his car to Josh Hart for Pomona. Also hoping to have his car out for 5 races in 2026.

Does that mean the car that was just wrecked in testing was Josh's primary car, not a spare?

 

[Chili]

Does that mean the car that was just wrecked in testing was Josh's primary car, not a spare?

It certainly sounded like it.

 

[Chili]

Madi Gordon is driving the Carlyle tool Top Fuel dragster in 2026.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Madi Gordon is driving the Carlyle tool Top Fuel dragster in 2026.

CARLYLE TOOLS JOINS FORCES WITH MADDI GORDON FOR 2026 TOP FUEL ROOKIE SEASON | Competition Plus

Ron Capps Motorsports has revealed its next major move — and its future might just belong to Maddi Gordon. The three-time Funny Car world champion announced

competitionplus.com

 

[Professional Fan]

Asked Glenn Cromwell if he could confirm Rockingham for next year and he gave me a vague answer. I said that doesn't sound like a no and he smiled.

 

[T.Smith]

Does that mean the car that was just wrecked in testing was Josh's primary car, not a spare?

Yes.

 

[mick]

when ron was in carlyle livery this last weekend, i was wondering if that was a hint to press release.
wonder who's gonna' tune? .02 guess, mike neff

 

[aakar]

when ron was in carlyle livery this last weekend, i was wondering if that was a hint to press release.
wonder who's gonna' tune? .02 guess, mike neff

Still think it will be Ron Douglas,though. Based on past work with Guido

 

[mick]

Still think it will be Ron Douglas,though. Based on past work with Guido

yeah harve, that's probably a better guess than mine.

 

[mick]

k. baldwin being interviewed by tony p. @ sema, said spencer massey has purchased his own TF operation, so he will
no longer be with krista's operation. apparently she is looking to rent her ride.

 

[Ponyhntr]

k. baldwin being interviewed by tony p. @ sema, said spencer massey has purchased his own TF operation, so he will
no longer be with krista's operation. apparently she is looking to rent her ride.

Spencer bought the Nitro Ninja.

 

[J. S.]

I thought we were supposed to get "Earth Shaking" news out of SEMA. So far no big deal, other than confirming that Capps has a sponsor for Maddi G, which is great news. Is this all we are going to get? Or is there more news to come?

 

[Butch]

This is just the beginning.
It was mandatory that she was in a Chevy because of the Photos.

NHRA’s Alexis DeJoria Tackles Daytona Speedway—And Loves It

NHRA veteran Alexis DeJoria is used to hitting 330 mph in under four seconds. But that’s on a straight drag-strip. How would she handle 170 mph in the corners at Daytona?

www.forbes.com

 

[glofria]

Asked Glenn Cromwell if he could confirm Rockingham for next year and he gave me a vague answer. I said that doesn't sound like a no and he smiled.

If you're able to, ask him if there's any truth about the rumors floating around here in So. Cal. about NHRA closing down the museum at Pamona. Unconfirmed reports are they are looking to auction off the contents of the Museum too.

 

[Chili]

Jasmine Salinas says she will be racing 12 events next year but hoping to get more added. Also it is possible that she gets a nitro funny car license in the near future.