Silly Season Indeed!!! Before 2026 NHRA Season...
On Brian Lohnes' NHRA Insider Podcast today, the following facts, rumors and speculations...
Facts
- Rip Reynolds moving to Cruz Pedregon team in a yet to be specified role
- The Procks are not establishing a new family team since there isn't enough time to handle all of the logistics (new trailer, equipment, etc.) before the start of the 2026 season
- Bob Tasca cleaned house yesterday regarding team crew members
Rumors
- Majority, possibly the entire, Cornwell team members left JFR and are following the Procks
- Buddy Hull may be driving for someone other than Jim Dunn in 2026
Speculation
- The 4th team at JFR may be an already established team moving under the John Force Racing umbrella
- Will Tasca be a 1 or 2 car team? Could Bob Tasca III be stepping out of his car for a short time with the Procks taking over his car at the beginning of the season?
- Could Bobby Rahal become more involved and JFR move toward becoming Force Rahal Racing?
- Will Austin Prock be booed next year because of the popularity of John Force?
- Elite Motorsports to bring out a part-time 2nd Top Fuel car sometime in the 2026 season with Aaron Stanfield driving. Erica Enders also a possible part-time Top Fuel driver.
Opinions?
Hopefully more clarification in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned...