Four-time world champion Shirley Muldowney told Torco's CompetitionPlus.com she’s moving forward with her plans for owning a Top Fuel team and if things work out right, it could happen in the near future.

Muldowney said she recently entertained a potential sponsor during an NHRA POWERade event. She’s tight-lipped about who it is.

One thing Muldowney isn’t remaining quiet about is who she’s chosen to drive – NHRA Lucas Oil Division 1 Top Alcohol Dragster driver Sheila Kopchick. Four-time world champion Shirley Muldowney told Torco's CompetitionPlus.com she’s moving forward with her plans for owning a Top Fuel team and if things work out right, it could happen in the near future.

Muldowney said she recently entertained a potential sponsor during an NHRA POWERade event. She’s tight-lipped about who it is.

One thing Muldowney isn’t remaining quiet about is who she’s chosen to drive – NHRA Lucas Oil Division 1 Top Alcohol Dragster driver Sheila Kopchick.

Muldowney said Kopchick worked for her closely during her last years of her career.

“I think she is the only lady that ever got close to me as she did,” Muldowney said. “I shared everything with her. It was a smart move on my part. If there is ever going to be another Shirley in every sense of the word, it’s Sheila – especially on the race track.”

Muldowney said she also considered former Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Stephanie Reaves.

“It would be nice to have two cars out there,” Muldowney said.