Congratulations to Tommy on the new ride! Congratulations to Kenny for hiring a first class driver. It'll be weird rooting for Mopar but I'll get used to it I guess. Wonder if he'll keep "503?" Can't wait for '08.

P.S. Tony, you can officially allow me near sharp objects again. I'm a cluts so I may need a band-aid now and then but I'll be okay.

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Sweet! Seriously, it seems like a win-win deal.

No "Forever Green" tour? Just kidding, glad to see TJ in a high quality ride.

Great news for TJ

Not sure I believe Kenny is done forever yet again, he's unretired twice now


Does this mean snake will not run a fc at all or will he still be looking for a sponsor to field a team?

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A very smart BUSINESS decision by KB, the marketing possibilities for both teams will be extremely large specially if/when hubby & wife meet in the finals. TJ puts a more energy drink discernible face to the package, is well spoken, and can articulate the product very well.

I also agree about KB can outdrive most of the field, and, that the JFR incidents had a major impact on decision. I think KB is one of most talented drivers in drag racing and I will miss his driving prowess.

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I think KB realizes that sponsors are looking for younger drivers anymore. As the Sponsor tree in this sport gets squeezed tighter and tighter, you had better have a driver/spokesman that reflects the buying public.

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YAh I don't think too many 60 year olds are drinking Monster, but I could be wrong .

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"A Friday night run in a Funny Car is just really intense" - Whit Bazemore

Chalk one up for the good guys! Sweet. Now is a good time for me to go on record and say that when I do partake in an energy drink, it's always Monster BLUE.

They're the ones who should be drinking the energy drinks.

I don't think anyone saw this coming!! Glad to see TJ with a ride.

I am pretty sure he would as it is Tommy's competition number and the only way somebody else could use it would be if he surrendered it.

NHRA News: Bernstein names Johnson Jr. to drive Monster Energy entry in 2008 (12/4/2007)

I was more surprised to find that TJ might have to be a spectator than I am by who has now hired him.
Seems like Kenny Bernstein is a smart guy. He heard opportunity knocking, he opened the door, liked what he saw and invited it inside.
I enjoyed watching him drive this year, too, since I'm still relatively new to the sport. It was a real treat.
But, I am very pleased to see this arrangement work out for TJ, as he is truly a nice guy based on my experience. Seems like this will be a good situation for all involved. That doesn't happen every day.

I'm kind of bummed to see Kenny (most likely) hang it up for good, but like everyone else here, I'm happy for TJ. What a swing, going from being potentially parked to getting one of the most high-profile rides in the class! Good for him. As far as KB is concerned, the Force crash may have affected him more than we know, or maybe it affected his wife, and she said, "Enough is enough". It doesn't matter, he has nothing to prove, and the best part is he's still a huge part of the sport.

Wonder if the value of all the "Forever Red" merchandise I bought will go back up? I'm just kidding....

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Yeah Kenny was running strong towards the end of the season, it would have been nice to see him win one last one. Congrats TJ, should be a contender!!