OUT WITH THE VETERAN AND IN WITH THE ROOKIE: DANIEL REPLACES TIM WILKERSON FOR 2024 (1 Viewer)

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OUT WITH THE VETERAN AND IN WITH THE ROOKIE: DANIEL REPLACES TIM WILKERSON FOR 2024 | Competition Plus

There will be a Wilkerson driving the SCAG Power Equipment-sponsored Funny Car in 2024; it just won’t be Tim Wilkerson. Second-generation drag racer Daniel Wilkerson will be taking over the driving duties of the Ford Mustang Funny Car, while Tim will take over the tuning roles for his son’s...

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[T.Smith]

Congrats to Daniel.

I've know about this for awhile. I just wouldn't dare say anything.

 

[Professional Fan]

I wonder if Chad will stay affiliated with Wilk with a new crew chief or go off on his own since he has his own sponsor.

 

[Cliff]

Maybe stay with Wilk as tuner.

 

[mick]

there can't be too many other drivers in the pro ranks that have driven consecutively for 27 years like Tim Wilkerson has. my hat is off to him,
and also to Mr. Levi, who was instrumental in Tim's longevity as a front runner and fan favorite. very happy to see daniel taking seat, with father by his side.
truly one of the great family stories in the nhra pro ranks.......chad bringing in a couple guys to co-crew chief, sounds like one from wilk's team, one chad had worked
with previously in PM ranks. hope to see them pitted next to each other in bradenton

 

[sammi]

Daniel is one of the bright lights in NHRA drag racing. Very cool to see a college educated, wildly enthusiastic guy. NHRA needs more of this, in its management structure particularly.

 

[mick]

rousch / ford to continue to supply bodies for the scag FC's of wilk and richards? hopefully chad green with latest bodies too this year.

 

[NITRO JUNKIE]

Cool to see Daniel get a shot at driving, he was doing a good job being CC and probably could be one of the top crew chiefs. I'm sure he'll do great driving!

 

[1963grinch]

Update from Twitter on Chad's team.

 

[z28]

Hope Daniel scares a few folks this year

 

[T.Smith]

That Pomona funny car final was even more epic if you were in the know. I was wondering if something would be said before the final.

 

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Man, I am not ready to see Tim step out of the driving role. I'm just gonna hope that he gets the opportunity again. On the other side, I am looking forward to seeing more Daniel interviews!

 

[Custom Body Fan]

The article about this on nhra.com is the same as the one in compplus, but omits the mention of the Bradenton Shootout.

 

[z28]

Man, I am not ready to see Tim step out of the driving role. I'm just gonna hope that he gets the opportunity again. On the other side, I am looking forward to seeing more Daniel interviews!

It would be neat if LRS would fund a race or 2 for Tim for old time sakes. The future is definitely with Daniel.

 

[twostep]

I can't help but wonder when we'll be on here talking about John Force retiring from driving. It's not that I think he SHOULD...he's still a massive crowd draw, a fiercely competitive driver, still has that burning desire to be out there racing - and he's still damn good. But unfortunately time marches on. There has to be a time in the not too distant future when his sponsors call him in to tell him "John...you're still a racing star but you're in your mid 70s...we have to be thinking about getting some youth butt in the seat...

God bless the Wilkersons. Nicest group of people you'll ever find in professional drag racing and a perennial crowd favorite. All the best to young Daniel.

 

[Cliff]

Well, if the Greek lasted until he was 90, maybe John has a few more years. Altho I pray John has the wisdom to step out of the seat when he needs to.

 

[mick]

wonder if father/son match ups are possible at a few select races this year? norwalk nite of fire, or cordova world series as possible examples?

 

[Catman]

I have always been a huge fan of Tim Wilkerson. Even when I was a crewmember on John Force's car when Tim got his first win in AA/FC at Joliet against us. I believe this is a move in the right direction. Daniel has the talent that it takes to be successful. A great kid who has grown up with a wonderful Mom & Dad. I believe that Daniel will hoisting many Wallys in the future !!!

 

[Butch]

What happened to Hartman?

 

[T.Smith]

What happened to Hartman?

Nothing.