NEFF: IN IT TO WIN IT
Mon, 2009-02-09 15:00
Let the record reflect that sophomore Funny Car driver Mike Neff is in it to win it.
The idea that he’s unsponsored is a major misnomer.
“The car does have funding with it,” Neff told CompetitionPlus.com. “Ford is one of our largest contributors and with what they give us is more than adequate to run the car with. We’re not lacking for what it takes to win.”
That’s why Neff, a former nitro tuner before joining John Force Racing in 2007, says he’s planning on challenging for the title in 2009. He’s not going to be a test car, as some suggest. Let the record reflect that sophomore Funny Car driver Mike Neff is in it to win it.
The idea that he’s unsponsored is a major misnomer.
“The car does have funding with it,” Neff told CompetitionPlus.com. “Ford is one of our largest contributors and with what they give us is more than adequate to run the car with. We’re not lacking for what it takes to win.”
That’s why Neff, a former nitro tuner before joining John Force Racing in 2007, says he’s planning on challenging for the title in 2009. He’s not going to be a test car, as some suggest.
“We’re committed to challenging for a Countdown to the Championship position,” Neff said.
Neff admits the team would like to have additional sponsorship to add to the program to replace the loss of Old Spice who departed at the end of the season. Rumors persist that a new sponsor is on the horizon, but such talk is something Neff knows nothing about. Then again, he’s not typically in that loop.
The loop he does claim to be in, is the tuning loop when it comes to his race car. Neff was already a championship tuner, having tuned Gary Scelzi to the 2004 NHRA Funny Car title, but after a year of driving he’s learning new lessons with from John Medlen with each passing day.
“He is just a great man is so many ways,” Neff said. “He’s probably been one of the most knowledgeable guys I’ve ever known. I’m talking about life in general. He’s a good Christian man who is a pleasure to be around. He’s really open-minded and it’s nice to be around someone like that. He’s really positive and that rubs off on the team.”
That’s why if Neff ever returns to tuning, he’s learned many lessons to apply.
“I’ve learned quite a few things,” Neff admitted. “I think if I ever go back to tuning that I’m the better for this experience. I think the driving experience has helped a lot, and though John makes all the tuning decisions, I remain in the loop. If I was to go back to tuning any time soon, I will be up to speed.”
The idea that he’s unsponsored is a major misnomer.
“The car does have funding with it,” Neff told CompetitionPlus.com. “Ford is one of our largest contributors and with what they give us is more than adequate to run the car with. We’re not lacking for what it takes to win.”
That’s why Neff, a former nitro tuner before joining John Force Racing in 2007, says he’s planning on challenging for the title in 2009. He’s not going to be a test car, as some suggest. Let the record reflect that sophomore Funny Car driver Mike Neff is in it to win it.
The idea that he’s unsponsored is a major misnomer.
“The car does have funding with it,” Neff told CompetitionPlus.com. “Ford is one of our largest contributors and with what they give us is more than adequate to run the car with. We’re not lacking for what it takes to win.”
That’s why Neff, a former nitro tuner before joining John Force Racing in 2007, says he’s planning on challenging for the title in 2009. He’s not going to be a test car, as some suggest.
“We’re committed to challenging for a Countdown to the Championship position,” Neff said.
Neff admits the team would like to have additional sponsorship to add to the program to replace the loss of Old Spice who departed at the end of the season. Rumors persist that a new sponsor is on the horizon, but such talk is something Neff knows nothing about. Then again, he’s not typically in that loop.
The loop he does claim to be in, is the tuning loop when it comes to his race car. Neff was already a championship tuner, having tuned Gary Scelzi to the 2004 NHRA Funny Car title, but after a year of driving he’s learning new lessons with from John Medlen with each passing day.
“He is just a great man is so many ways,” Neff said. “He’s probably been one of the most knowledgeable guys I’ve ever known. I’m talking about life in general. He’s a good Christian man who is a pleasure to be around. He’s really open-minded and it’s nice to be around someone like that. He’s really positive and that rubs off on the team.”
That’s why if Neff ever returns to tuning, he’s learned many lessons to apply.
“I’ve learned quite a few things,” Neff admitted. “I think if I ever go back to tuning that I’m the better for this experience. I think the driving experience has helped a lot, and though John makes all the tuning decisions, I remain in the loop. If I was to go back to tuning any time soon, I will be up to speed.”
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