There’s considerable speculation among the Pro Stock regulars that more than a few of their peers may be sitting out next season as the economy – at least as far as corporate involvement in motorsports is concerned – appears to be tightening even more.

There’s considerable speculation among the Pro Stock regulars that more than a few of their peers may be sitting out next season as the economy – at least as far as corporate involvement in motorsports is concerned – appears to be tightening even more.

While Warren Johnson will retain his K&N filters sponsorship – a program insiders say is better than rumor might have it -- there’s nothing currently on the table for his son, Kurt, whose AC Delco program is at an end and will not be renewed.  Alan Johnson seems set for another season with Mopar, and Larry Morgan has previously told representatives of CompetitionPlus.com that he’ll be back with Lucas Oil signage on his new Mustang next year, but others are far from set.  Somewhat surprisingly, as Mike Edwards edges closer and closer to his first professional championship (he was the last Modified Eliminator champion back in the 80s), his plans for next season remain up in the air.  Unless he’s able to augment his arrangements with ART and Young Life there’s at least a remote possibility that he may not return to defend the title, should he win it.

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