Remember Pro Stock legend Herb McCandless? Soon you will hear more about his sons Herb, Jr. (39) and Michael (28), as they have finalized the purchase of Piedmont Dragway, located near Greensboro, NC.

The McCandless Brothers have big plans for the facility which include maintaining the popular Big Dog Series as well as bringing in more 10.5-inch tire competition.

Remember Pro Stock legend Herb McCandless? Soon you will hear more about his sons Herb Jr. (39) and Michael (28), as they have finalized the purchase of Piedmont Dragway, located near Greensboro, NC.

The McCandless brothers have big plans for the facility which include maintaining the popular Big Dog Series as well as bringing in more 10.5-inch tire competition.

"The timing was right for this to happen," said Herb. "Piedmont Dragway has been around for 50 years because it is a legendary facility. We want to keep the track as is, but we have certain plans to upgrade the facility."

Within the next 60 days, McCandless says new showers are being installed as well as new burnout boxes. Other improvements are on the radar as well.

"Michael brought in the capital to make this happen," Herb said. "He sold his nutritional supplements business that he successfully built."

With the IHRA considering eighth-mile national event venues in the future, the McCandless brothers are throwing their hats in the ring.

"We've got 139 acres and that is something we'd consider," said Herb. "We've considered quarter-mile, but there just isn't enough room. We've tried to buy the land to make it longer, but it just isn't for sale at this time."