KAREN STALBA RETURNS TO TAD COMPETITION
Stalba, a two-time national event finalist and winner of the 2005 Lebanon Valley Lucas Oil Series event, along with her husband, Tom, a six-time division
champion in Super Comp and Super Gas, recently purchased the nitro-burning A/Fuel dragster formerly driven by current Top Fuel star Morgan Lucas. The Stalbas expect to officially debut the car at the upcoming Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa.
Northeast Division racer Karen Stalba has announced plans to return to NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster competition this season.
Stalba, a two-time national event finalist and winner of the 2005 Lebanon Valley Lucas Oil Series event, along with her husband, Tom, a six-time division
champion in Super Comp and Super Gas, recently purchased the nitro-burning A/Fuel dragster formerly driven by current Top Fuel star Morgan Lucas. The Stalbas expect to officially debut the car at the upcoming Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa.
"I took a couple years off while Tom and I started a family but my goal was always to return to the race track," Stalba said. "Now, I feel the time is right
for me to get back behind the wheel. When we learned that the Lucas family dragster was for sale, that made our decision that much easier. We know this is a very competitive car and we have some very talented people helping us. I can’t wait to get back out there."
The Stalba’s dragster will be tuned by Karen’s father, Tom Benkovich, with the help of respected crew chief Eric Cindrich. The last time Morgan Lucas drove the car during the 2007 season, he recorded a best of 5.12 seconds at 277 mph at the season-opening Winternationals in Pomona, Calif.
The car will be backed by A.A. Auto Salvage, Lucas Oil Products, and Nitro Fish Apparel. The Stalbas plan to test in April at Atco Raceway, followed by competition in NHRA Northeast Division Lucas Oil Series events and national event appearances in Englishtown, Norwalk, Reading, Indianapolis and Charlotte.
