It's being reported on Dragster.com.au that David Baca's entire operation has been purchased by Australian team owner Santo Rapisarda.

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Well I guess we know why J.R. Todd is on the sidelines now.....

I thought he was going to run the full tour at the beginning of the year. What happened? :(

I thought he was going to run the full tour at the beginning of the year. What happened? :(

I thought he was running at least 3/4 of the races. Not sure why he just quit,out of money? Did Mach 1 not pay??? Was really hoping to see JR at Indy. One of the best!

Too bad... I was really hoping to see a Henkleman - Poynter match up during the Vegas and Pomona events. Now we'll never know who's best at making old cars and parts fly.

Never could figure out how those Aussies get those cars to run upside down.:p

Jay, up-force?

Jay, up-force? THAT'S funny, Gregory! Well said! I always wondered why those guys "down under" didn't just fall off!

I've been there, and I have to admit, after a couple of days you almost get over that feeling of being upside down.

I thought he was going to run the full tour at the beginning of the year. What happened? :(

Lack of $$$$$$!!!:rolleyes:

Never could figure out how those Aussies get those cars to run upside down.:p

'Specially since the nitro goes down the funnel the wrong way. :p

maybe thats because the crank spins the other direction down there:p I hear this happens when you flush the toilet too

Ah you guys crack me up. Did you know that we actually have to run the cars facing backwards due to the crankshaft spinning in the opposite direction....:p

Ah you guys crack me up. Did you know that we actually have to run the cars facing backwards due to the crankshaft spinning in the opposite direction....:p

Thanks; great explanation. I always thought you solved that by starting at the finish.

Ah you guys crack me up. Did you know that we actually have to run the cars facing backwards due to the crankshaft spinning in the opposite direction....:p

Sounds like you need to have a special ring and pinion gear made for the counter rotating crank! ;-)

Too bad... I was really hoping to see a Henkleman - Poynter match up during the Vegas and Pomona events. Now we'll never know who's best at making old cars and parts fly.

hummm what do you mean by making old cars and parts fly?

hummm what do you mean by making old cars and parts fly?

Funny.......:D