NEW TOP FUEL TEAMS FOR IHRA

At least three more Top Fuel teams, in addition to the Montana Express team, are letting it be known they are going to attempt the complete 2004 IHRA season. The Agent hears that Grant Flowers, with tuning help from Brent Fanning, are scheduled for twelve events. The

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Agent also hears that the Oblong, Illinois-based Stevens family fueler that Tim Gibson drove at Indy last year is going to run the junior circuit. A driver and sponsor for that effort hasn't been announced yet.

Doug Foley and Tim Lewis, co-owners of Foley & Lewis Racing, a No. 9 finisher in the national standings for Top Alcohol Dragster in 2003 has announced the formation of a Top Fuel Dragster team for 2004. They have purchased a turn-key car from Bruce Litton Racing with plans on attending approximately a dozen events. They have hired Doug Kuch as their crew chief and tested/licensed in Bradenton, FL on January 12-13, making four successful runs in preparation for the season. They plan to debut the team at the IHRA San Antonio race in March. [1-21-2004]

HEAD AND TOLIVER TEAM UP?

It's strictly a rumor, but the Agent hears that Jim Head and Jerry Toliver will form a team with Toliver in a Toyota F/C and Head in a Top Fuel car (or will he also drive a flopper?}. The pair will obviously be getting tuning aid from Alan Johnson. Last year the rumor was that Toliver had secured sponsorship from a disposable razor company. The new rumor is that a distilled liquor has also come on board. That could a joint sponsorship for both cars or one for each. [1-21-2004]

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