A source close to Jerry Toliver Racing has confirmed that he will soon announce new significant sponsors to join Rockstar Energy drink during the upcoming NHRA event in Memphis. We are told that Toliver is tight-lipped about the new backers but has mentioned they are new to the sport.

Toliver has declined to confirm or deny this information, thus leaving this tidbit still in the remains in the rumor stage.

Torco's CompetitionPlus.com has learned that Evan Knoll is in the process of buying Dexter Tuttle's Top Fuel team. There is no word on the driver but it appears the same crew will remain intact with the team. Knoll has offered no comment on the rumor.

Sources indicate that Peak Antifreeze will assume the major sponsorship on the T.J. Zizzo Top Fuel dragster. According to our source, the backing will be for the balance of the 2007 IHRA tour. No word on whether this new deal includes any NHRA events.

The hottest unsubstantiated rumor floating around ORP during the U.S. Nationals is that Gainesville has entered the lead for the site of the yet-to-be-announced 24th national event. The September date effectively rules out the potential for a third Pomona.

Bruton Smith's desire to build a Charlotte drag strip seems to be gaining steam as well. 

The New England market still remains an unlikely choice as does the NHRA-owned Columbus facility.

Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com has heard from an unimpeachable source that Pro
Stock driver Erica Enders will skip this coming weekend’s Mac Tools NHRA
U.S. Nationals.  No reason was given for Ender’s absence, although she has
not had the 

With the silly season in full swing, it must be noted that one of drag racing's premiere tuners -- Alan Johnson -- is scheduled to complete his contract with Don Schumacher Racing at the conclusion of the 2007 season. Could one of the front-runners for his services be Evan Knoll?

Reportedly, a second Knoll-owned team could be joining the NHRA POWERade tour in 2008. If this one pans out, the NHRA Top Fuel division could have a familiar face returning to the tour full-time after running almost exclusively on the IHRA tour. 

Team insiders at Don Prudhomme Racing have indicated there may be a serious
problem with Top Fuel sponsor Skytel. According to our sources the senior
executive at Skytel’s parent company who approved and backed the
sponsorship effort has resigned, leaving the race team apparently without
an internal corporate supporter.  The sponsorship was originally reported
to be of at least 

Several races ago, Max Naylor added a set of Hoosiers to his Mopar because of the lack of available Goodyear tires at the track. Torco's CompetitionPlus.com has confirmed through a source that Mickey Thompson Tires will soon make a concerted effort to get involved with manufacturing a Pro Stock tire. Word has it, that two well-known names could be test-beds for the project.

Could Tony Pedregon be in a Ford for 2008? An unsubstantiated rumor suggests the former John Force Racing driver could be a part of an Ford team next year. However, before the rumor mill begins churning and suggests a return to JFR, the team we are hearing is a yet unannounced operation. Pedregon has declined comment on the matter.

Torco's CompetitionPlus.com has learned a scenario in the works that will provide Clay Millican a teammate in the Top Fuel ranks. Reportedly, the team being touted is a current top ten runner. Sit back and watch this one unfold.