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Old 11-30-2008, 02:05 PM
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Default New Rumor.. Dixon to drive for...

Rumor has it next year Larry is driving for Allen Johnsons new top fuel team.. You heard it here first.

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Originally Posted by MikeV
Rumor has it next year Larry is driving for Allen Johnsons new top fuel team.. You hear it hear first.

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Dixon has been the odds-on choice for several weeks to hold the wheel in Johnson's pipe-rack as Del Worsham's teammate, but his contract with Snake extends into '09, and supposedly DPR is holding Dixon to that contract:
Bobby Bennett's CompPlus has been discussing this topic since October

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I've been a big Larry Dixon fan ever since 95 or 96 when I got heavy into drag racing. It could be a great career move if he goes to Allen Johnson's team, but it'll be a sad day if he does leave Don Prudhomme Racing.
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Originally Posted by MillerTime2
I've been a big Larry Dixon fan ever since 95 or 96 when I got heavy into drag racing. It could be a great career move if he goes to Allen Johnson's team, but it'll be a sad day if he does leave Don Prudhomme Racing.
I agree with you 100% Harrison. Time will tell but I don't see Prudhomme releasing Dixon early from his contract.
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I agree with you 100% Harrison. Time will tell but I don't see Prudhomme releasing Dixon early from his contract.
Johnsons budget is said to be $60,000,000! That kind of money can do a lot of persuading and Dixons replacement, Spencer Massey, is already under contract...

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Al Anabi $$ will take care of any problem...

http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...0-x_11-32.html
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Al Anabi seems to have interest in ADRL as well
http://www.adrl.us/index.php/main/bt...ds-from-qatar/

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http://www.nhra.com/content/news/34380.htm

Dixon buys-out remaining time on contract with DPR
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Now Johnson has two great drivers in Larry and Del. What a great opportunity for both drivers. Next season is going to be great to watch!

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Default Yep, it's Dixon.

Johnson officially taps two-time former champ as his driver

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/34451.htm

I have also seen reports that the Al-Anabi team will test in Palm Beach, instead-of Vegas before the WinterNationals this off-season.

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