As expected, the personnel changes in the composition of the teams participating in the most prestigious championship drag racing continues. Bob Vandergriff Racing (BVR) put up in the coming year, just two Top Fuel dregster who will pilot Dave Connolly, who finished the championship in tenth place in the standings, and Leah Pritchett, whose former team Dote Racing because of financial problems left NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. For young racers this season will be the first in his career, during which she will participate in all the already announced 23 events. Leah began to practice motor racing at age eight as a pilot dregster Junior, and in 2013 he moved to the cockpit of the car Top Fuel.
«A full season in NHRA — that's what I tried hard the last few years — shared joy Pritchett. — I am delighted with the fact that I now have quite tangible opportunity to compete for access to the Countdown To One and for the championship next season. Thanks to Bob Vandergriff, as well as all those who supported me, because my dream has finally become a reality. »
«We have two young pilots who have extensive experience in motorsport, and we have high hopes for next season, which starts in mid-February — shared plans for the future head of the BVR. — Our minimum program: finish in the top 10 for both riders at the end of the championship. And at the moment we have all the means to rely on the good results. »
Three-time champion Larry Dixon, who brought the team of Bob Vandegriffa in 2015, fourth place, will remain in the team, but in a different capacity. What it is still unknown.
