KNOLL TO FIELD TOP FUELER

Evan Knoll, president of Torco Race Fuels, plans to compete in a Top Fuel dragster at the IHRA Hooters series this year. He had planned on making his Top Fuel debut last season, but a dislocated shoulder suffered in a motocross accident prevented it. Knoll, who

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upgraded his license from TAD last year, may run as many as nine events.

"There may be only six-tenths of a second difference in these cars, but it's a whole new world running nitro," Knoll said. "The most noticeable difference is the cockpit. You have to reacquaint yourself all over again. Then there are the g-forces this thing pulls and it gets very intense."

The 44-year-old from Michigan will continue with longtime crew chief Brian Pfeifer and his TAD crew, but will add crew members who worked for veteran Funny Car driver Dale Creasy Jr. Larry Meyer will advise on nitro tuning. Look for the dragster to debut at the IHRA season opener in San Antonio, TX the end of March. (illustration by Rod's Shop) [1-6-2005]

CORY MAC GETS AIRHOG SPONSOR

Carrier Boyz Racing team owners Andy and Mark Carrier have unveiled the rendering of the Carrier Boyz Racing 2005 FRAM AirHog Top Fuel Dragster driven by Cory McClenathan.

"The relationship between FRAM, Honeywell and Carrier Boyz Racing will be awesome," said McClenathan. "I'm excited about getting behind the wheel of this FRAM AirHog Dragster. I think it has the potential to put FRAM in the winner's circle and for us (Carrier Boyz Racing) to contend for a Top Fuel championship."

The team will do pre-season tests in Las Vegas and Phoenix before heading for Pomona. (illustration by Square One Design, Inc.) [1-6-2005]