Multiple sources have confirmed with CompetitionPlus.com of a possible forthcoming alliance between driver Larry Dixon and crew chief Lee Beard.  Dixon has told CompetitionPlus.com there's nothing definite at this time, and is a rumor, one of our sources tells us the forthcoming team is already in the process of hiring personnel. We are also told this program could be finalized soon. Good'ay Mate!

Having largely been silent throughout the silly season, we have just caught wind of a major move happening in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks. Word has it Michael Ray has departed from the Matt Smith camp and rumors suggest, he will ride a bike for George Bryce in 2013. Ray, as you will recall, was the only rider outside of the Vance & Hines team to win a race in 2012. This leaves Matt Smith Racing with an available bike if someone is looking for a ride.

After a busy off-season for Clay Millican, CompetitionPlus has learned there's a high probability the likeable Top Fuel racer from Drummonds, Tenn., will end up with a pair of teammates in 2013. Millican, and the Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster will likely  end up at Bob Vandergriff Racing as a teammate to Vandergriff and JR Todd.

From what we hear, the Bob Benza and Tom Martino connection in building NHRA Pro Stock engines is gaining traction. Our sources tell us in the upcoming week they will announce a well-known engine lease client.

The drivers and crew chiefs aren't the only ones shuffling around during this silly season. Word has it the Rocky Boots sponsorship, previously held by Kalitta Motorsports, has moved over to Don Schumacher Racing where the brand will adorn Matt Hagan's Funny Car for a partial schedule as the primary sponsor in 2013.

Word has it changes are coming to John Force Racing for 2013, and from what our sources are telling us these changes are positive. The JFR team will have Brittany testing her Top Fuel dragster at PBIR with every anticipation of a Pomona debut.

Multiple sources have told CompetitionPlus.com when Don Schumacher Racing heads to Palm Beach International Raceway for testing, Tommy Johnson Jr. will be behind the wheel of the No. 3 dragster during the December test session. What his long term future is remains unknown as the DSR camp is tight-lipped on the future of this car.

For fans of the Shakedown at E'Town event, a reliable source has told CompetitionPlus.com the event, which was said to have ended following this year's event, will apparently have new guidance at a new location. We are told with the blessings of founder/promoter Dave Hance, the event will move to Norwalk, Ohio's Summit Motorsports Park where it will become The Shakedown at the Summit. The event is expected to field the same classes as the Englishtown event.

While there is much speculation the remaining two dates for the ADRL will be run at tracks based in Illinois and Ohio. Our sources tell us for the first time, ADRL will drift into Cordova, Ill. and return to Norwalk, Ohio. Expect an official announcement on Friday during the IMIS show.

Remember the beautiful Dr. Moon's Rage cars of the early years of the NHRA Pro Modified series? Word has it the theme will return in 2013 with driver Von Smith driving the Howard Moon-tuned, supercharged 1968 Camaro  fielded under the Al-Anabi umbrella. Another traditionally maroon and gold colored Al-Anabi 1968 Camaro will hit the track as well but at this time the driver is unknown. Both cars will run as Pro Extreme, while the series remains unknown.