A month before the NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season-opening Winternationals at Pomona Raceway, the sport was hit by a decision that will have far-reaching implications.
Torco Racing Fuels, a major player in drag racing under the ownership of Evan Knoll, announced Wednesday "an interruption" for the upcoming season. That means there will be no Torco sponsorships for Knoll Gas Motorsports' teams, including those owned by Knoll and sponsored by Torco.
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That list of sponsored teams includes drivers Mike Ashley, Melanie Troxel, JR Todd, Clay Millikan, Dave Connelly and Gary Densham. According to industry sources, there could be as many as 50 teams that received some type of financial consideration from Knoll and Torco.
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