Countdown update: Can
Edwards be stopped?
Edwards 2009 on a tear as the
M ikeJason Linefinishedfinal—athe has won threeProthe firstworld champ,and his only blemish is a holeshot
he hasn’t let up in 2010
loss to in the
of
Stock
four races,
and
the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals. He has already amassed 484
points — an average of 121 per race — and his margin over second-place Line is 181 points. Is there any
presented by stopping him? One thing’s for sure: He won’t be able to coast down the stretch. Even if he has a big lead
after the Brainerd event — the 17th and final race in the regular season — he will show up at the opener of
the six-race playoffs with a 30-point advantage. In Top Fuel, Cory McClenathan’s win in Charlotte, his
FORD EXTENDS second this season, put him back in the points lead, and John Force, who also scored in Charlotte,
continues to top the Funny Car rankings.
WITH FORCE; TECH
AVAILABLE TO ALL Help wanted
FORD TEAMS NHRA is seeking a qualified individual to work as the facility and operations manager at Gainesville Raceway.
This hands-on position will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the facility and will assist the general
Ford Racing announced in manager with race-event operations, including
Charlotte that it has extended its staff supervision. The successful candidate will
partnership with John Force Racing have more than five years of relevant experience
to keep the Castrol and Auto Club in a supervisory capacity, the ability to operate
Force Mustangs wearing the Ford and maintain track-prep equipment, and the
oval through the 2014 NHRA Full ability to effectively communicate and interact
Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny with racers. Knowledge of racing is highly
Car season. The successful Ford- desirable. Candidates must have a valid driver’s
Force partnership also includes license and a good driving record. This position
engine- and chassis-development offers a full range of benefits, including medical,
and safety programs. The joint dental, vision, and life insurance. Send résumés
development programs will be with a cover letter and salary history to
available to other Ford teams, with careers39@nhra.com; fax, 352-371-4212. No
JFR acting as a supplier under the phone calls please.
new One Ford approach. “This
extension means a lot to all of us at
Trumble ready to rumble
John Force Racing,” said Force,
pictured. “We’ve had a great
relationship with Ford since we
Elite Motorsports will add a second Pro Stock car
TUNE-UP
WEEKLYneed to know this week
What you
when veteran Sportsman driver Mike Trumble Jr.
switched over in 1997, winning lots joins Rickie Jones on the team. Trumble is a
of races and championships in that familiar name to many, having frequented the Upcoming ev