"Timing is everything," said Panella, Sr. "I feel we didn't have enough warning. I had been hearing the rumors that the NHRA was going to do away with trucks but I was led to believe that there was no validity to the rumors. But I guess where there's smoke, there's fire. I don't think it's fair that NHRA can come five races before the end of the season and say this is it. You should at least have a better warning than this. You know, if you tell me next year is the last year for trucks, then you can plan for it.

"I have talked with NHRA management and their stand is it's what the media, sponsors, teams, track operators and fans want. I have a hard time understanding that when Pro Stock cars and trucks put on the closest racing that NHRA has in the professional classes. All we can do now is evaluate what best for Panella Motorsports, discuss the matter with our competitors and peers, then move forward from there," concluded Panella, Sr.

This is just the beginning of this Pro Stock Truck controversy. It doesn't sound like it will go slowly into the night.

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