silly season continues (7 Viewers)

[Joe]

Wouldn't surprise me if it's Del in the Cornwell car.

He's got it going on in IHRA, especially if they announce a points fund. At every race,his crew had on IHRA shirts,don't see that everywhere.

 

[CS]

Two months ago I would have agreed that he was /is loyal to Connie. However the Procks have shown that there is no loyalty in the sport. JFR gave Austin a chance and look what happened. Hopefully where they landed includes part ownership otherwise they will jump when a better opportunity presents itself. In fact Procks leaving JFR had to be in the works for a while I'm sure they took as much intellectual information with them that the could.

 

[CS]

...and JR Todd.

I left JR out due to the fact he was/is rumored to be on the short list for the Cornwell car. We will all know in a week.

 

[mick]

who's getting raises and who isn't? after a while, if your car ain't running good, why would you get rid of your CC,
then hire a new CC, if he wasn't all that stellar in his previous gig either? is it literally musical chairs, and just hope
your car only blows up 10x instead of 15x?

 

[z28]

wait a second here. you expect me to believe that cruz pedregon got rid of the guy who he praised up and down
as he held the reading trophy? ........ and, if it's true t. smith to kalitta, who made the call the to bring him back after 1 year away?
my guess would be d. venables wanted him? ........ anybody here think tony shortall is gonna' show up back in the nhra?

Tony does make an appearance from time to time

 

[mick]

Tony does make an appearance from time to time

for sure, but back to the nhra working full time for one of the few touring cars?

 

[z28]

Del is 55, be surprised if he wants to do the full tour grind as a driver.

when you consider what he has to do now showing up on Friday and leaving Monday just to drive is a piece of cake

 

[z28]

for sure, but back to the nhra working full time for one of the few touring cars?

I doubt it

 

[Just Paul]

If I had an under performing TF car - and I can think of a couple off the top of my head- I'd be reaching out to Aaron Brooks no doubt about it. I know it can be hard to make changes with people you like and are familiar with, but I'd think being content with statue quo week after week would lead to some changes at some point.

 

[Just Paul]

Told you guys about Jon leaving Kalitta, I believe they brought Todd Smith in.

I know anything is possible, but Kalitta just let Todd Smith go a year ago to bring Dickie in. You think he'd go back?

 

[Rajunz]

What makes you think Cruz " got rid of him". Could it be somebody (Force) lured him away.

 

[none]

I know anything is possible, but Kalitta just let Todd Smith go a year ago to bring Dickie in. You think he'd go back?

If they made him an offer he couldn't refuse.............. yes

 

[J]

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Well cruz good luck,get a veteran cc!

 

[Nunz]

I know anything is possible, but Kalitta just let Todd Smith go a year ago to bring Dickie in. You think he'd go back?

That's what I heard is happening, but can't be sure.

 

[Chili]

He's got it going on in IHRA, especially if they announce a points fund. At every race,his crew had on IHRA shirts,don't see that everywhere.

If JFR calls Del to drive the Cornwell Tools funny car, I’m 99 percent sure he would jump at the opportunity. Don’t kid yourself. Getting paid to drive compared to running your own team on a small budget. No comparison.

 

[Billy]

Let's just put Ida in the Cornwell Funny, personality and talent, can't go wrong

Julie Nataas would be just as compelling.

 

[Paul]

If JFR calls Del to drive the Cornwell Tools funny car, I’m 99 percent sure he would jump at the opportunity. Don’t kid yourself. Getting paid to drive compared to running your own team on a small budget. No comparison.

He would never do that, he can run IHRA and become rich.

 

[J. S.]

If JFR calls Del to drive the Cornwell Tools funny car, I’m 99 percent sure he would jump at the opportunity. Don’t kid yourself. Getting paid to drive compared to running your own team on a small budget. No comparison.

Del would be a surprise choice for the Cornwell Funny Car. But it seems that he might fit the parameters of the rumor mill, much like Tommy Johnson. And they're around the same age. And I agree that I think the offer would be too good for Del to pass up. Also, I think Del would be more of a fan favorite than Tommy Johnson.

 

[Rajunz]

He would never do that, he can run IHRA and become rich.

 

[glofria]

If JFR calls Del to drive the Cornwell Tools funny car, I’m 99 percent sure he would jump at the opportunity. Don’t kid yourself. Getting paid to drive compared to running your own team on a small budget. No comparison.

I'm putting the odds between slim and none. Del gets paid to have other guys race his cars. He has 3 FCs and all the support equipment to go with them. Also, his dad isn't doing so well either. That's got to be weighing on his mine too.