Prock's leaving John Force racing?

[vortecd]

Multiple sources have confirmed to Drag Illustrated that Austin Prock - fresh off his second consecutive NHRA Funny Car world title - along with crew chief Jimmy Prock and assistant crew chief Thomas Prock, has informed John Force Racing of their departure. Official word has not yet been released, but our sources on this are rock solid. We’ve reached out to all parties for comment and will update as more information becomes available.

 

[1971demon]

Multiple sources have confirmed to Drag Illustrated that Austin Prock - fresh off his second consecutive NHRA Funny Car world title - along with crew chief Jimmy Prock and assistant crew chief Thomas Prock, has informed John Force Racing of their departure. Official word has not yet been released, but our sources on this are rock solid. We’ve reached out to all parties for comment and will update as more information becomes available.

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so what could this be all about?

 

[sstcuda]

I kind of wonder if it’s part of the Force exit strategy.

 

[vortecd]

I kind of wonder if it’s part of the Force exit strategy.

Anything is possible but my thought he would still want to be an owner. We just saw this happen not long ago with Schumacher selling off all of his teams though

 

[vortecd]

 

[jroyk]

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Not that make matters in funny car, but that would mean a faux Ford for Prock?